Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is a unique platform that provides essential news, information, and thoughtful insights on a wide variety of topics related to diversity in American higher education. For over 30 years, Diverse has been a pioneer in discussing diversity long before it became a widely debated topic. Our goal remains steadfast: to deliver information that is honest, comprehensive, and fair. We aim to be catalysts for change, advocating for public policies that address ongoing inequalities. By fulfilling this mission, we contribute to the development of the educational, cultural, social, and economic frameworks that empower individuals to achieve their full potential, ultimately benefiting their communities and the nation as a whole.

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Student Success Systems Show Dramatic Impact on Course Failure, Chronic Absenteeism Rates

3 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Schools implementing comprehensive student success systems are achieving substantial reductions in chronic absenteeism and course failure rates — two critical predictors of high school graduation — according to new data released by the GRAD Partnership.
Faculty Salaries Show Modest Gains but Remain Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, AAUP Report Finds

4 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Faculty salaries at U.S. colleges and universities increased for the second consecutive year but still lag significantly behind pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Association of University Professorsâ€™ (AAUP) annual economic report released Tuesday. Average salaries for full-time faculty members (all ranks combined) increased 3.8 percent from fall 2023 to fall 2024, following a 3.8 percent increase the prior year.
Poll: Strong Majority of Americans View International Students as Beneficial to U.S.

4 days ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Nearly three-quarters of American voters believe international students studying at U.S. colleges and universities benefit the country, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released last week that that highlights enduring public support for educational exchange amid heightened immigration enforcement. The survey found 74 percent of respondents view foreign students as "a good thing" for America, while only 17 percent consider their presence detrimental.
Harvard Medical School Faces Backlash Over Latest DEI Office Renaming

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Harvard Medical School's decision to rename its Diversity, Inclusion and Community Partnership office has sparked significant reaction from students and observers, marking Harvard’s latest move to reshape its diversity infrastructure amid shifting political pressures. The medical school will now call the unit the Office for Culture and Community Engagement, according to a letter from Dr. George Daley, dean of Harvard Medical School.
California Community College Leader Urges Funding for Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program After Bill Stalls

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

Compton College President Dr. Keith Curry is calling on California's top state leaders to include funding for a Black-Serving Institutions grant program in the state budget after legislation establishing the program stalled in the legislature due to fiscal constraints.
UC Riverside Chancellor Dr. Kim Wilcox Champions Diversity in Leadership During 12 Year Tenure

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamaal Abdul-Alim

When it comes to leadership and inclusion, outgoing UC Riverside chancellor Dr. Kim A. Wilcox has a simple rule. “If you go to a university and the vice presidents are not very diverse, that’s the president’s fault because they hire all the vice presidents,” Wilcox says. “And if the deans aren’t diverse, that’s the provost’s fault because he or she hires all the deans.
AASCU Selects 26 Higher Education Leaders for 2025 Millennium Leadership Initiative Cohort

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

The American Association of State Colleges and Universities has named 26 senior-level higher education professionals to participate in its 2025-2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative, as the premier leadership development program continues its mission to diversify college and university presidencies.
Fisk University to End Historic Women's Gymnastics Program After 2026 Season

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Create a free Diverse: Issues In Higher Education account to continue reading. Already have an account? Enter your email to access the article. Fisk University will close its groundbreaking women's gymnastics program following the 2026 season, marking the end of a pioneering chapter in HBCU athletics. The Nashville institution made collegiate sports history in 2023 as the first historically Black college or university to establish a women's artistic gymnastics team.
A LEGACY of Leadership: Dr. Walter Bumphus Reflects on His Journey in Community College Education

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Jamal Watson

After nearly 15 years at the helm of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Dr. Walter Bumphus is preparing to close this significant chapter of his illustrious career in higher education. As president and CEO of AACC since January 2011, Bumphus has been a transformative figure in advocating for community colleges nationwide, continuing a journey that began decades earlier.
LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers

1 week ago | diverseeducation.com | Walter Hudson

Nearly two decades after its founding, LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education has transformed from a small network of college presidents into a comprehensive professional development organization supporting leaders at all levels of higher education. As the association navigates an increasingly challenging political landscape, its mission to cultivate inclusive leadership has never been more vital.