A 40th Anniversary Love Story: About My Favorite Magazine
It was love at first sight. I remember seeing copies of Black Issues in Higher Education in various administrators’ offices at Albany State, the historically...
The science of recruiting.
It was love at first sight. I remember seeing copies of Black Issues in Higher Education in various administrators’ offices at Albany State, the historically...
Picture the moment you watch a police officer kneel on a Black man’s (George Floyd) neck on the side of a busy street with folks...
What does Diverse: Issues In Higher Education mean to you? That might depend on what type of reader you are or your line of work....
Angel Reece, Black woman, role model, and elite college athlete. We got you. We are two Black women higher education scholars, who love women’s basketball...
“Since the second decade of the nineteenth century, black-owned book publishing has existed in the United States, the books released by these publishing enterprises have...
Picture this: you are in a hospital setting and you witness another staff member ask a Black medical student if they need help cleaning up....
One day, while walking to a work meeting at a university in a supposedly progressive Northeast state, I encountered a disheartening sight. A photo depicted...
American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and...
American higher education is called upon to serve a variety of purposes: advancement of knowledge, expansion of cultural appreciation, extending understanding of societal benefits and...
In 2020, after the horrific murder of George Floyd, the world responded with declarations condemning racial violence and oppressive systems. Similarly, many university administrators, including...
In a rapidly changing society riddled with economic uncertainties, demographic shifts, political infighting, declining workforce participation rates, rising inflation, rising attacks on diversity, equity, and...
As the call for equity for all students grows louder, community college educators (and other sector leaders) seek to implement equity initiatives to decrease outcome...
Want to surprise a college-bound student? Tell them that just 16% of all college students live on campus. Let them know that the high price of rent...
And my equity journey continues. Four years ago, I wrote a column about sending my son off to college and my fears for him as...
The problems in higher education are well known. As costs rise and graduation rates stagnate, some wonder if college still holds the same value in...
Community colleges have the ability to not only put students on the right path, but most importantly, ensure that students begin on the right foot....
In the intricate tapestry of higher education, where the threads of diversity, equity, and inclusion are meant to weave a fabric of progress and opportunity,...
In the intricate tapestry of higher education, where the threads of diversity, equity, and inclusion are meant to weave a fabric of progress and opportunity,...
As we approach National Single Parents Day on March 21, it is imperative to shine a light on the extraordinary journey of single parents across...
Over the last few months, I, like many of my colleagues involved in interfaith engagement, have had countless conversations with people trying to understand the...
A February 23, 2024, article in Diverse headlined “Growing Number of College Grads Earn Less Than the Typical High School Graduate” was based on a...
I was at a conference, and the attendees were workshopping solutions for increasing digital learning capacity at their respective institutions. The conference attendees were a...
As Black History Month comes to a close, we want to recognize Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who began what is now an historical yet monumental...
Given the ubiquitous attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) led by current and aspiring politicians, including former President Donald J. Trump and Governors Greg...
A widespread health crisis is undermining American community colleges, with many current and potential students exhibit high rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicidal ideation,...
Recently, yet another case of traumatic racism made the headlines. A two-year old Black girl (toddler) was fingerprinted and handcuffed by a white classmate during...
African American History Month marks a period in which Americans can celebrate together, because it spotlights the possibilities and the promise that the country remains...
The current context of education is riddled with anti-Blackness that continues to find systemic ways to harm Black children and adolescents, ranging from the persistent...
America is at a crossroads. Our nation must choose one of two alternative futures. We will either choose to become the world’s first truly multiracial...
Moving the needle on graduation rates might be the most pressing challenge for today’s higher education leaders. While some individual campuses have emerged as success...
For over 150 years, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have not only been sites of academic excellence but also powerful economic engines in their...
We and many others have written about how Black males are the most disenfranchised students in our nation’s schools. Schools as a mirror of society...
Everywhere you look there are signs that the higher education sector is precariously rocking, such that even a strong jab might take it down. The...
As debate rages on about the forced resignation of Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay, a familiar trope has surfaced yet again. As if to echo...
Dear Black women in higher education, 2023 should have been a wake-up call to our community, yet the red flags persist. The untimely deaths of...
Over the past decade, Black college and university enrollment has been dropping at alarming rates, declining 22% from 2010 and 2020. We can expect this...
The recent announcement of Dr. Claudine Gay’s resignation as president of Harvard University swiftly spread through the news and has been an ongoing conversation, particularly...
Students enrolled in doctoral studies are often working adults. As one example, the average age of doctoral students in the Kansas State University Community College...
The exclusion of the undefeated ACC Champion Florida State University Seminoles from the college football playoff has sparked a significant debate. This decision marks the...
Affirmative action policies have been instrumental in increasing access and opportunities for historically marginalized groups in higher education. These policies aimed to counteract systemic disadvantages...
“A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown.” Mark 6:4b, NLT The above sacred text claim, situates the critical analysis that...
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of colleges and universities extends beyond the traditional boundaries of teaching and research. They are increasingly recognizing...
Many educators come to the profession because they have a passion and commitment to help students succeed. However, the complexities of education often get in...
When comedian Kenan Thompson provided his impersonation of coach Deion Sanders on a recent presentation of Saturday Night Live, he may not have intended to...
Dr. Renae D. Mayes is an Associate Professor of Counseling at University of Arizona Dr. Shawn C. T. Jones is an Assistant Professor of Psychology...
The early learning sector plays a crucial role in shaping the foundation of children’s education and future success. However, the shortage of qualified professionals poses...
“I have all confidence that Trustee Vassar is going to lead us extraordinarily into this next phase as we go into some very important decision-making...
It’s more than a month late but it’s done. Last week, Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay put together an email to her alumni community and...
Native Nations and their inherent sovereign rights existed long before the arrival of Europeans to the North American continent and continue to manifest today across...
I, Adriel A. Hilton, a young Black professional at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), wrote an op-ed in Diverse Issues in Higher Education,...