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Dr. Cynthia V. Flores: Math Mentor

Growing up in the mostly immigrant community of Pico-Union in Los Angeles, Dr. Cynthia V. Flores was surrounded by those who had a strong work ethic and an “expressed value in education,” although many had not graduated from high school, let alone college.

Renee C. Hatcher: Encouraging Economic Empowerment

As director of the Business Enterprise Law Clinic and assistant professor of law at The John Marshall Law School (JMLS), Renee C. Hatcher is redefining what it means to bring about sustainable economic justice through community development law.

Sen. Alexander Proposes 3 Major Reforms to HEA

Simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, improving the student loan repayment system and more institutional accountability are three key ways to reform the federal Higher Education Act up for reauthorization this year, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said Monday in remarks at the American Enterprise Institute.

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Dr. Gerald Griffin: A High Note in Neuroscience

Dr. Gerald Griffin developed a deep interest in biology as a teenager growing up in Opelika, Alabama, where he also excelled in swimming, Taekwondo and music and toured Europe in college with the United States Collegiate Wind Band.

Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera: An Interdisciplinary Scholar

In studying climate issues on college campuses, Dr. Nolan L. Cabrera has made it a point to capture the narrative of White males.

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FAMU Initiative Seeks to Transform Institutional Culture for Women Faculty

A new initiative at Florida A&M University (FAMU) that is funded by the National Science Foundation will have significant implications for how historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) address gender disparities in hiring, retention and promotion of women faculty.

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Dr. Loni Philip Tabb: Making Biostatistics Relevant

Anyone familiar with inner city neighborhoods has probably noticed the number of alcohol-selling businesses located on block after block. Growing up in Philadelphia, Dr. Loni Philip Tabb was aware of the proliferation of such outlets.

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Texas Higher Education Commissioner Resigns from Post

Dr. Raymund A. Paredes is stepping down as commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Aug. 31, closing out a 15-year tenure of leading initiatives that include increasing enrollment and graduation rates for poor and underrepresented students.

Dr. José Caraballo-Cueto: Problem Solver

The aftermath of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico affected everyone living on the island. Dr. José Caraballo-Cueto, an associate professor of economics at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) at Cayey and director of the Census Information Center (CIC) at Puerto Rico, was no exception.

Report: ‘On-Ramp’ Programs Help Working-Class Adults Achieve Upward Mobility

Over 32 million working-class American adults with less than a two-year degree are being left behind in today’s job market. A new category of career “on-ramp” programs can help this group achieve upward mobility by increasing their skills and employability that can successfully help them transition to financially stable careers.

Dr. Elyse Hambacher: Teaching Social Justice

Dr. Elyse Hambacher hasn’t forgotten the many inequities she witnessed at her culturally diverse high school in Miami and how her concern about them inspired her to become a teacher educator with a passion for social justice.

Dr. Melanee C. Harvey: A Drum Major in Art History

Dr. Melanee C. Harvey envisions the role of the Black art educator today as one who develops students who are critically examining the museum and providing “groundbreaking, provocative cultural interpretation” of images they see in the world around them.

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