https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the Opinion market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15752229/presidents-under-pressure-what-higher-ed-can-learn-from-william-c-powers-jr https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15752229/presidents-under-pressure-what-higher-ed-can-learn-from-william-c-powers-jr As someone who studies presidential leadership and higher education policy, I keep asking: Who will defend the integrity of higher education in this storm? Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:49:52 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15752131/why-cant-black-folks-be-rich-unpacking-classism-at-hbcus-and-this-ralph-lauren-moment https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15752131/why-cant-black-folks-be-rich-unpacking-classism-at-hbcus-and-this-ralph-lauren-moment While Black communities constantly assert that we are not a monolith, we tend to critique anything that causes discomfort. Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:50:02 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751690/frozen-job-market-forgotten-students-why-men-of-color-need-community-colleges-now https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751690/frozen-job-market-forgotten-students-why-men-of-color-need-community-colleges-now While America’s dire need for a prepared and skilled workforce will undoubtedly grow, the question for higher education becomes how to inspire more prospective learners and current academically enrolled male learners into educational pathways that will be in demand for the foreseeable future. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:06:47 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751555/autistic-students-are-building-community-colleges-just-need-to-listen https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751555/autistic-students-are-building-community-colleges-just-need-to-listen In a time when public discourse too often distorts what it means to be autistic, colleges have a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to listen to autistic students themselves. Sun, 27 Jul 2025 16:11:56 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751543/the-numbers-dont-lie-hsi-funding-delivers-results https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751543/the-numbers-dont-lie-hsi-funding-delivers-results Evidence-based research demonstrates the ROI on the federal government’s investment in HSIs. When colleges receive HSI grants, there is a positive effect on Hispanic students. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:56:00 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751330/who-will-champion-dei https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751330/who-will-champion-dei Teaching students how to live and work together in the most diverse society the world has ever known is certainly not illegal or wrong — it is a moral imperative! Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:11:00 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751178/malcolmjamal-warners-enduring-legacy-in-black-education-and-youth-empowerment https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751178/malcolmjamal-warners-enduring-legacy-in-black-education-and-youth-empowerment In an era when the media often painted Black boys as delinquents or burdens, Theo Huxtable disrupted this narrative. He was not a sidekick, a criminal, or a punchline. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:59:00 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751073/when-injustice-anywhere-becomes-policy-everywhere https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15751073/when-injustice-anywhere-becomes-policy-everywhere The constitutional rights fundamental to a democratic society are under assault. This assault began by targeting Black, brown, and LGBTQ Americans while others stood by. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:10:00 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750882/the-art-of-mentoring-a-timeless-strategy-for-student-success https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750882/the-art-of-mentoring-a-timeless-strategy-for-student-success Here's three core principles—backed by research and real-world experience—that colleges should consider when developing or enhancing mentoring programs. When implemented intentionally, these strategies support student retention, confidence, and engagement. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:43:34 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750342/statues-dont-pay-stipends-bethune-at-150-and-the-cost-of-invisible-labor https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750342/statues-dont-pay-stipends-bethune-at-150-and-the-cost-of-invisible-labor Black women faculty advise twice the number of first-gen students, chair diversity committees, and cover the costs of food, books, childcare, and more so vulnerable students have a fair shot at success—tasks rarely logged in tenure dossiers. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:11:22 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750281/courage-should-be-in-the-job-description https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750281/courage-should-be-in-the-job-description This moment in American higher education is not just about one executive order, one political party, or one cultural debate. It’s about the very soul of colleges and universities. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:20:52 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750161/what-colleges-and-universities-should-take-away-from-what-happened-at-uva https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750161/what-colleges-and-universities-should-take-away-from-what-happened-at-uva What lessons can we take from what happened at UVA and the forced resignation of President Ryan? Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:36:00 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750056/what-to-hbcus-is-the-fourth-of-july https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15750056/what-to-hbcus-is-the-fourth-of-july The schools that freedom forgot—but still depend on. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:26:24 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749947/why-students-of-color-should-study-foreign-languages https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749947/why-students-of-color-should-study-foreign-languages Study of a foreign language opens one’s eyes. More specifically, it opens one’s mind. The benefits to society are many. There are job opportunities in many fields for the person who has developed competencies in foreign languages. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:47:32 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749824/outdoor-equity-and-mental-health-a-pathway-to-healing-for-underrepresented-students https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749824/outdoor-equity-and-mental-health-a-pathway-to-healing-for-underrepresented-students The intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion and outdoor recreation is not just about representation, it is about healing, empowerment, and resilience. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:37:26 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749738/leading-by-learning-how-trio-powers-generational-change https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749738/leading-by-learning-how-trio-powers-generational-change TRIO programs assist and empower students from disadvantaged backgrounds, especially low-income, first-generation college attendees, and those with disabilities. TRIO programs not only support students but also invest in staff, cultivating leadership and scholarship among those who walk the same paths as our students. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:59:58 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749614/the-board-of-trustees-governance-model-is-ineffective-in-higher-education https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749614/the-board-of-trustees-governance-model-is-ineffective-in-higher-education Debating the effectiveness of boards of trustees is not a new conversation topic in higher education. However, the events of 2025 so far have proven that debate to be a central question into the sustainability of American higher education itself. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:23:38 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749525/leaders-of-color-must-grieve-rise-and-reimagine-as-dei-is-dismantled https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749525/leaders-of-color-must-grieve-rise-and-reimagine-as-dei-is-dismantled As I read the latest reports on DEI policy rollbacks and watched institutions quietly walk back their commitments to equity, I am reminded of the many times I sat in rooms where justice was treated as optional. Where belonging was discussed in metrics, not in truth and the people most impacted by harm were expected to stay silent to keep the peace. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:28:25 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749373/why-inclusive-education-is-so-difficult-to-defend-and-deliver https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749373/why-inclusive-education-is-so-difficult-to-defend-and-deliver Even when we try to do everything right, teaching is hard. Inclusive teaching? That’s harder still. To make matters worse, our missteps — especially when they touch on race, identity, or systemic injustice — don’t always stay in the classroom. In today’s political climate, they can be distorted, weaponized, and used in broader attacks on DEI efforts. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:25:49 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749259/supporting-counselor-trainees-and-practitioners-in-the-wake-of-racial-trauma https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749259/supporting-counselor-trainees-and-practitioners-in-the-wake-of-racial-trauma Unlike traditional trauma, which often results from a single event, racial trauma typically builds over time through repeated exposure to microaggressions, exclusion, and structural violence. In counseling, racial trauma shapes not only the emotional lives of clients but also the clinical and personal responses of counselors. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:28:03 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749184/how-american-universities-cultivate-our-most-precious-resource https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749184/how-american-universities-cultivate-our-most-precious-resource What’s the best investment we can make for our future? Based on nearly four decades of neuroscience research, I’d argue it’s not what’s in our wallets — but what’s in our brains. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:15:02 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749057/removing-credit-transfer-barriers-key-to-improving-higher-ed-completion-rates https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15749057/removing-credit-transfer-barriers-key-to-improving-higher-ed-completion-rates Reforming the credit transfer process won’t solve every challenge facing higher education, but it’s a clear and necessary step toward improving the system for the good of both students and institutions themselves. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:10:52 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15748860/reflections-on-juneteenth-immigration-protests-and-liberatory-education https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15748860/reflections-on-juneteenth-immigration-protests-and-liberatory-education The Juneteenth holiday commemorates emancipation and offers higher ed staff and faculty an opportunity to reflect on their actions in support of diversity within their institutions. The Umoja Community Education Foundation’s Summer Learning Institute and recent immigration-related protests confirm that we can do more to support Black and other diverse groups in their pursuit of higher education as a path to freedom. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:05:11 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15748745/neurodivergent-minds-traumatized-hearts-recognizing-ptsd-in-college-students https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15748745/neurodivergent-minds-traumatized-hearts-recognizing-ptsd-in-college-students According to The National Center for PTSD, June is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Awareness Month. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:10:16 -0500 Opinion https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15748624/proposed-trio-cut-jeopardizes-atrisk-students-future https://www.diverseeducation.com/opinion/article/15748624/proposed-trio-cut-jeopardizes-atrisk-students-future A proposed budget cut to TRIO programs could shut the door on opportunity for nearly one million students and erode the strength of the American middle class. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:46:56 -0500 Opinion