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The Meaning of Juneteenth for Higher Ed
Following on his university’s first Juneteenth celebration, Thomas A. Parham reflects on how higher education can make substantive change to support Black excellence.
Parallel Journeys, Lasting Legacies
Gary May, Darryll Pines and Reggie DesRoches first met at the UC Berkeley College of Engineering in the 1980s. Now they all head up large research universities—and remain close friends.
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Let’s Talk About Race and Academic Integrity
Race has been missing from conversations around academic integrity even though the issue is racialized through and through, Antar A. Tichavakunda writes.
A ‘Period of Collective Racial Trauma’
Asian students at the University of Wisconsin at Madison are calling for more protection after an international student from China was beaten in downtown Madison.
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How Not to Think About Institutional Racism
To really understand institutional racism at the University of North Carolina, look to its governance, past and present, Timothy V. Kaufman-Osborn writes.
Economic Mobility Through a Different Lens
A new Economic Mobility Index highlights postgraduation outcomes of colleges that serve high numbers of low-income students.
‘A World Where You Seldom See Another Brown Face’
A scholarship fund focused on Native American graduate students wants to increase their numbers in academe and professional careers and combat long-standing disparities.
The Board of Trustees vs. Everyone
Seattle Pacific University’s board voted to maintain a policy that bars hiring LGBTQ+ individuals. The decision has sparked protests from students and faculty who are pushing to change the policy.