Janet Edwards, Author at Insight Into Academia

Through the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI), JHU is developing a $150 million pathway program for underrepresented graduate students across more than 30 STEM disciplines. Above: The current cohort of VTSI scholars. (Photo courtesy JHU)

Johns Hopkins University Diversity Road Map Focuses on Accountability

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 7 min read

Will Anti-DEI Legislation Cause a Research Funding Drought in Higher Ed?

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 9 min read

Black Alumni Share Life Lessons in Drexel University ‘Legacy’ Book

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 4 min read

Let’s Talk About Race: Difficult Conversations Lead to Courageous Leadership

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 7 min read

Telling Stories: Scholar Explores Intergenerational Narratives as Tales of Resistance

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 5 min read

UK Doctoral Program Presents Inaugural INSIGHT Into Diversity Champion Award

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 4 min read

Multicampus Program Helps Diverse Professionals Advance Careers Through Graduate Studies

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 7 min read

Man sitting in front of computer rests his head on his hand

What to Do Before More Campus Colleagues Head for the Door

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 6 min read

overhead shot of teachers gathered around a roundtable

University Consortium Creates Models for Career Readiness Programs

By Janet Edwards
2 years ago
Estimated read time 8 min read

Experts such as Caroline Laguerre-Brown, JD, vice provost for diversity, equity, and community engagement at George Washington University and a NADOHE board member, share their insights on what chief diversity officers can expect in 2023.

DEI Strategies for 2023: Commit, Convene, Communicate

By Janet Edwards
3 years ago
Estimated read time 14 min read

Kiwana McClung (standing) was recently named chief diversity officer at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The school is finalizing an institutional strategic plan, and the HEED Award application has proved instrumental as McClung engages with campus-wide planning committees about diversity and inclusion initiatives.

How the HEED Award Process Helped One University Create a More DEI-Focused Strategic Plan

By Janet Edwards
3 years ago
Estimated read time 4 min read

CMU Libraries created a virtual exhibit in 2020 which sought in part to increase its collection of student materials from underrepresented groups. Here, an archivist displays a scrapbook donated to the university’s archives.

Meeting the Challenge: Fixing Longstanding Diversity Gaps in Academic Libraries and Archives

By Janet Edwards
3 years ago
Estimated read time 6 min read

New Alliance Seeks to Build Greater Equity in the Hospitality Industry

By Janet Edwards
3 years ago
Estimated read time 5 min read