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Jamal Watson

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States

Editor at @Diverseissues, professor at @trinitydc, contributor to @monthly. Author of a forthcoming bio on @thereval and a @broadleaf_books about student debt.

Articles

  • 6 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

    In a move that has sparked intense debate across higher education circles, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2880 into law, explicitly prohibiting encampments on university and community college campuses throughout the state.

  • 6 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

    Create a free Diverse: Issues In Higher Education account to continue reading. Already have an account? Enter your email to access the article. Pima Community College (PCC) has become the first community college in Arizona to provide Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for its student-athletes through a new partnership with Opendorse, a leading NIL platform.

  • 1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

    Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) unveiled bipartisan legislation Wednesday aimed at tackling the growing financial crisis facing graduate and postdoctoral researchers in STEM fields.

  • 1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

    California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) has appointed Dr. Jessica Lavariega Monforti as its new Provost, the university announced Wednesday. Lavariega Monforti, who has served as Interim Provost since Fall 2024, brings extensive academic leadership experience to the position, including previous roles as CSUCI's Vice Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer. "Dr. Lavariega Monforti is a dynamic and visionary academic leader," said CSUCI President Dr. Richard Yao.

  • 1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

    The University of California Board of Regents recently appointed James B. Milliken, current chancellor of the University of Texas system, as the 22nd president of the UC system, effective August 1, 2025. Milliken will succeed Dr. Michael V. Drake, who has served as UC president since 2020 and was the first Black president in the system's history. Drake announced last year his intention to step down in July 2025.

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Dr. Jamal Watson @jamalericwatson
22 Apr 25

RT @DrJFLJackson: Looking forward to welcoming 45 early career scholars and advanced graduate students to Denver tomorrow for the 2025 Hill…

Dr. Jamal Watson
Dr. Jamal Watson @jamalericwatson
5 Apr 25

RT @donnabrazile: #HandsOff2025 is just the beginning. #WeThePeople will be heard.

Dr. Jamal Watson
Dr. Jamal Watson @jamalericwatson
5 Apr 25

RT @patrickgaspard: This Haitian American really appreciates this clever sign at today’s #HandsOff rally https://t.co/a5qPuE7WCq