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We celebrate Black history, and acknowledge the pain of persistent inequity

UW Presidential Blog

Part of what makes Black history such a compelling lens is the bravery and tenacity with which Black Americans have persevered to overcome staggering obstacles and oppression that were — and are — built into our nation’s systems and structures from its founding and continue to be a source of systemic inequity today.

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Veterans Day History and Policy Issues to Watch When Serving Veterans

WCET Frontiers

WCET Frontiers would like to honor our veterans by sharing about the history of Veterans Day and also share some updates on federal policy issues for institutions to watch that affect the process and delivery of Veterans benefits. SAN has recently sought guidance from NASAA President, Frank Myers. Armed Services.

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Tech solutions to Canada’s study visa cap

The PIE News

The tool, named the BorderPass Eligibility Assessment, considers an applicant’s chance of approval for a study permit based on inputs such as financial stability, visa history, and other proprietary risk factors identified under the guidance of lawyers and immigration experts.

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Ed Department Shakes Up OPMs and Third-Party Servicers: This Is Huge

WCET Frontiers

Department of Education created its own rumblings by releasing new guidance with rules about any contracted services and a series of questions about companies helping institutions with online learning. Instead, the Department issued broad guidance on a wide range of “Third-Party Servicers”. For those in higher education, the U.S.

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Dr. Ruth Simmons to Deliver 2023 NEH Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Simmons The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) lecture – “Facing History to Find a Better Future” – will take place 7 p.m. 26 at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Dr. Ruth J. She will be the 50th Jefferson Lecturer. Lowe (Navajo).

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Dr. J. Luke Wood Appointed to California Racial Equity Commission

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Candis Bowles and Luke Wood are leaders in promoting racial equity and addressing structural racism in their respective fields, their guidance will enrich the Racial Equity Commission’s charter to provide racial equity guidance to state agencies,” said committee chair Toni G. Atkins, Senate president pro tempore. “Dr.

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Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Becomes First Black President of Fuller Theological Seminary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Fuller has a rich history of forming faithful pastoral, academic, mental health and community leaders, and we will continue to expand Fuller’s ability to help equip people for the work that God is calling them to do. "We live in the midst of formidable challenges locally, nationally, and globally," Goatley said. Gotley holds a Ph.D.