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America Remains Divided 50 Years After Kerner

Healing is still needed and America’s racial wounds are still raw, according to the 50-year update released Tuesday by the Eisenhower Foundation as part of its ongoing follow-up to the original report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, commonly known as the Kerner Commission.

Brown Partners with Art Center to Host Rosa Parks’ House

Brown University’s Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice (CSSJ) and WaterFire Providence have partnered to host civil rights activist Rosa Parks’ former home before residing permanently at another location in the U.S. chosen by artist Ryan Mendoza.

FILE PHOTO OF CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST ROSA PARKS AT MEDAL CEREMONY INWASHINGTON.

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Nationwide Initiative to Boost Graduation Numbers

With the goal of significantly increasing the number of graduates by the year 2025, the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities (APLU) has launched an unprecedented nationwide collaborative effort.

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USSA President Pushes a Progressive Agenda

The United States Student Association (USSA) has been at the forefront of addressing the many challenges facing higher education.

Veteran Educator Tapped to Lead Adult-Serving University

The presidency of Union Institute & University will enable Dr. Karen Schuster Webb to increase her impact on higher education by expanding horizons for adult learners.

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“Achieving the Dream’ ID’s Student Issues

NASHVILLE — Advancing equity, strengthening advising and improving pedagogy and curriculum were among the issues explored this week at the annual meeting of Achieving the Dream.

Dr. Karen A. Stout, president of Achieving the Dream, addresses the conference.

Study: Wide Black-White Wealth Gap Growing

Despite increases in Black business ownership, elected office, and university enrollment, a new study indicates that wealth disparities between U.S. Blacks and whites have been widening.

Whitfield-Harris Pushes for Diversity in Nursing

Studying public health as a college student, Dr. Lisa Whitfield-Harris was hesitant to expand her career to higher education, a field that required her to do more public speaking than she was used to.

Financially Independent Students: The “New Majority” in College

A new majority of college students are more independent than students in previous years, according to a report released today.

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Amherst College to Use Mellon Grant to Develop Diverse Faculty

As recipient of a prestigious $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Amherst College will develop an initiative to identify and prepare students from underrepresented minority groups to become faculty in the humanities.

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Diversity Champ Nooks Tapped to Lead Georgia School

Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, president of Metropolitan Community College’s Longview campus in Lee’s Summit, Mo., has been tapped to lead Gordon State College in Barnesville, Ga.

Academicians Celebrated in ‘Black Scholars Matter’ Series, part 3

This is the final in a three-part Black History Month series celebrating Black academicians and their work.

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