Tag: Higher Education
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Discover how Calvin Waller, Penn State’s first Black graduate, shaped the future of Black leadership and excellence through his trailblazing achievements and lasting legacy.
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Naronda Wright becomes NAGAP’s first Black president, bringing over 16 years of higher education experience to lead the graduate enrollment management association.
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Professor ‘Mabokang Monnapula-Mapesela, the first Black woman Deputy Vice-Chancellor at a 120-year-old South African university, is a trailblazer championing transformation in higher education. Her journey showcases resilience, advocacy for inclusive education, and empowerment of the next generation of…
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Missouri State University’s first Black applicant, Mary Jean Price Walls, will be honored on the African-American Heritage Trail in Springfield. This article explores Walls’ pioneering story and the lasting impact of her legacy.
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Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy becomes NACUBO’s first Black female board chair, bringing Jamaican-influenced leadership to U.S. higher education administration.
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Michael Drake: The Story of University of California’s First Black President in Its 125-Year History
Michael Drake, UC’s first Black president, announces plans to step down after five years of groundbreaking leadership and expanding educational opportunities in California.
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Prof. Nokuthula Sibiya makes history as the first Black female vice-chancellor of Mangosuthu University of Technology, bringing a strategic vision to enhance research, education, and community engagement.
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Luther C. McClellan, the first Black graduate of the University of Memphis and member of the Memphis State Eight, passes away at 83. His legacy of courage and perseverance in desegregating higher education continues to inspire.
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Doris Wilkinson, UK’s first Black graduate and faculty member, leaves behind a legacy of breaking barriers and advancing racial equality in higher education.
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Explore the remarkable legacy of Claudia H. Hampton, the first Black woman trustee and later chair of the California State University Board. Discover her tireless advocacy for affirmative action and how her visionary leadership continues to inspire efforts…
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