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University of Delaware Accused of Racial Discrimination Over COVID Protocols
A former University of Delaware police officer has accused the school and its police chief of racial discrimination, claiming in a federal lawsuit that he was fired after calling out his superiors for risking officers’ health during the height of the coro
February 21, 2022
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Meet the Medical Student Who's Diversifying Medical Illustrations
Medical student Chidiebere Ibe took up illustrating medical conditions and human anatomy in July 2020, when it was becoming clear that COVID-19 lockdowns weren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
February 4, 2022
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2022 Emerging Scholar: Ailton “Santo” Coleman
In early 2000s a young Ailton “Santo” Coleman enthusiastically joined the U.S. Peace Corps, agreeing to serve as an education volunteer in the Republic of Kiribati, an island nation of 32 atolls in the Central Pacific Ocean.
February 4, 2022
Dr. Ailton “Santo” Coleman
Report Draws Correlation Between Well-Being and Opportunity
Policy report examines the interplay among critical forces that strengthen or weaken opportunities.
January 20, 2022
Dr. Irwin Kirsch
U.S. Dept. of Education Adds Funds to American Rescue Plan to Address Basic Needs
The U.S. Department of Education announced an additional $198 million will be added to the American Rescue Plan to address barriers to success in higher education, including housing and food insecurity.
January 20, 2022
Restoring Trust in Public Health Among Underrepresented Populations
Among diverse populations and throughout underrepresented communities, hesitancy remains around the safety and effectiveness of public health initiatives.
January 10, 2022
Dr. Kevin B. Sneed
Higher Education May Boost Heart Health—but Not Equally for All Races, Ethnicities
January 10, 2022
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The Whitest Specialty: As Medicine Strives to Close Its Diversity Gaps, One Field Remains a Stubborn Outlier
December 13, 2021
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Med Schools Enroll Most Diverse Class On Record in 2021
U.S. medical schools enrolled their most diverse class, according to new data by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
December 10, 2021
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Tampa Bay Doctor’s Program Aims To Boost Minority Representation in Medicine
November 29, 2021
Study: How NYC Legislation Addresses Gender Equity
Higher education may be able to learn from New York City’s recent gender equity legislation, say authors of a new study.
November 21, 2021
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Culture Must Be Up Front and Center – Not an Afterthought -- in Counseling Black and Other Minoritized Clients
We continue to be flabbergasted, dismayed, and upset about the persistent and pervasive under-representation of Black and other minoritized professionals in counseling, psychological, and mental health professions.
November 21, 2021
Dr. Donna Y. Ford
UNCF Report Reveals Social Mobility Made More Possible at HBCUs
"HBCUs Transforming Generations: Social Mobility Outcomes for HBCU Alumni," was the focus of Thursday's Twitter town hall.
November 18, 2021
Dr. Michael L. Lomax
UMD Researchers Lead Project on Boosting Health Literacy in Underserved Communities
November 8, 2021
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New Building at U of I College of Medicine Rockford To Address Rural Health Care Shortage
October 25, 2021
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University of Alabama Focuses on Diverse Communities With $4M Rural Health Care Initiative
October 4, 2021
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Lessons From My Journey
September 28, 2021
Dr. Charlie Nelms
Black Opioid Deaths Increase Faster Than Whites, Spurring Calls For Treatment Equity
September 13, 2021
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