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Testy Appointed to Lead the Association of American Law Schools

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Testy has been appointed executive director and CEO of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). Testy, the current president and CEO of the Law School Admission Council, begins her new role effective July 1. She also chaired the planning committee for the AALS Workshop for New Law School Teachers in 2010.

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A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

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Reading Time: 9 minutes Black History includes success stories of numerous Blacks who have contributed to the progress made in higher education. Throughout history, Black Americans have endured a long, tedious journey in achieving educational opportunities. at an American university.

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A Brief History: Black Americans in Higher Education

Today's Learner

Reading Time: 9 minutes Black History includes success stories of numerous Blacks who have contributed to the progress made in higher education. Throughout history, Black Americans have endured a long, tedious journey in achieving educational opportunities. at an American university.

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Retired Navy Vice Admiral to Lead Texas Southern

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Throughout this process, I have learned so much about Texas Southern University, and I am honored to join this esteemed institution with such a rich history,” said Crawford. “I Crawford III was selected as the sole finalist for president of Texas Southern University. Crawford retired after 30 years with the U.S.

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These leaders’ commitment to DEI got them the nod for president

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More from UB: Surprising K12 enrollment declines are trickling up into higher ed Garry W. Jenkins is set to become Bates College’s first Black president in its 168-year history. News Ranking’s public law school ranks 18 spots to #6. cum laude from Harvard Law School. Rosenbury received her A.B.

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State of Black America Report Focuses on Extremism

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They offer several policy suggestions, including the funding of prevention and education initiatives against radicalism, mandating hate crime data collection as a pre-condition for receiving federal funds, and holding tech companies to civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination.

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Should 25 Years Feel Like Forever or Only Yesterday?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her life was palpably in danger every day that she integrated the University of Mississippi’s law school. One of my prize possessions is a picture frame Mama Olivia gave her while a law student. Side by side with her daughter, she now leads a nonprofit organization in Forest, Mississippi, promoting the legacy of her parents.