Tag: Diversity in higher education
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Renée Boutte Myer reflects on her historic win as LSU’s first Black homecoming queen, its impact on university traditions, and LSU’s ongoing commitment to diversity.
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UMW honors Venus Jones, its first Black graduate and scientist, with a mural. This tribute is part of the new Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail on campus, celebrating diversity pioneers.
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How Gabrielle Gambrell became the first Black woman and youngest marketing leader at Barnard College, breaking barriers in higher education and communications.
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Sandie Okoro makes history as the first female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, bringing a wealth of experience from her roles at the World Bank Group and HSBC.
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Discover the historic appointment of Claudine Gay as Harvard University’s 30th President, the first Black person and second woman in its 386-year history. Explore her career, commitment to diversity, and vision for a more connected and inclusive Harvard…
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