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Leading the Way: Women Making a Difference, Part II

In the second installment of a three-part series, Diverse showcases eight of 25 outstanding women in American higher education.

Shirley Ann Jackson

Conference: Experts Describe Challenges in Opening Paths Between Two-Year, Four-Year Schools

A college completion panel discussion and the Dr. John Hope Franklin Awards ceremony were among notable events taking place at the American Council on Education’s 94th Annual Meeting earlier this week.

Civil Rights Project Co-Founders, San Francisco State President Receiving John Hope Franklin Awards

A law school dean, an education school professor, and a longtime university president, all higher education diversity champions, are being honored today by Diverse with John Hope Franklin awards.

Christopher Edley

Top 25 Women in Higher Education and Beyond

Leading the Way, Women Making a Difference Many of us here at Diverse have been privileged to meet dynamic women in the world of higher education and beyond. They lead some of the most demanding and consequential organizations and programs on the planet. No longer sitting on the decision-making sidelines, they have shattered the glass […]

The Poetic Gift – Karen An-Hwei Lee

Dr. Lee's highly acclaimed 2004 book of poetry, In Medias Res, was described by publisher Sarabande Books as “an investigation into how God hides in language.” In Medias Res won the 2005 Norma Farber First Book Award from the Poetry Society of America and was a Kathryn A. Morton Prize winner.

Regenerative Medicine – Franklin West

Dr. Franklin West works seven days a week, but, with enthusiasm, he says his career is more a lifestyle than a job. And it is easy to understand his drive: As a researcher studying stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, West’s potential successes have wide-ranging implications.

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The Fruits of Perseverance — Byron Williams

Dr. Williams is a rising star in his field, not simply for his technical abilities but also for his work ethic and commitment to helping others, which has garnered him admiration from both the community and colleagues including Dr. Donna Reese, head of Mississippi State’s Computer Science and Engineering department.

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Visionary Thinker – Osagie Obasogie

After watching the major motion picture “Ray,” which chronicled the life of musician Ray Charles, Dr. Osagie Obasogie grew curious about how blind people understand and experience race and racism. He wondered whether the absence of sight shielded people from the day-to-day realities of race in this country.

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Cell Biology Pioneer – Magdalena Bezanilla

Dr. Bezanilla recently received a five-year Lucile Packard Foundation grant and a Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, award from the National Science Foundation. She received the American Society for Cell Biology Women in Cell Biology junior award and, most notably, the 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE.

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Sparking Interest in STEM – Frances Williams

One of Dr. Williams’ more impressive accomplishments at the university is the establishment of the $6.5 million Center for Materials Research, which features a “clean-room,” which Williams describes as “a facility with a low particle count … needed because we are making devices on a macro- and nano-scale, with features that are smaller than a strand of hair.

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Breaking Down Access Barriers — Jenny Lee

For the past 15 years, Dr. Lee has devoted her time to teaching, service and research on college access for underserved populations.

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Righting Social Wrongs — Alexes Harris

A Ph.D. in sociology and countless accomplishments later, Dr. Alexis Harris has demonstrated her dedication through a body of work that focuses on social stratification associated with racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system.

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