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October 23, 2020October 23, 2020
Colleges want faculty diversity. Black professors say they have a long way to go.

Colleges and universities are reaffirming their commitment to recruit and retain faculty of color during this time of racial justice and reckoning, but many professors and instructors from underrepresented communities remain unconvinced that they’ll see lasting progress and equitable opportunities.

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October 9, 2020October 9, 2020
Faculty calling attention to gender inequities intensified by pandemic

Women in academia were contending with gender and racial inequities well before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the research disruptions, child care demands, and overall strain of recent months have taken an especially large toll.

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November 2, 2018November 6, 2018
College students report racially disparate mentorship experiences, survey finds

A new survey indicates that undergraduates seeking mentors are most likely to turn to professors. But for students of color, it’s a slightly different story.

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October 12, 2018December 18, 2018
Hiring of Black faculty lags, despite pledges to increase diversity

Universities have long stated their intent to hire more Black faculty, but very few institutions have made significant progress.

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