In The Margins

Dr. Peniel E. Joseph is one of the nation's most prominent historians of race and democracy. In this episode, Joseph joins Dr. Jamal Watson to discuss the continuing battle between the supporters of multiracial democracy and the advocates of white supremacy and Black dehumanization.   Employing the power of storytelling and activism, don't miss this conversation on why the civil rights movement is...

In this episode, your host Ralph Newell welcomes Antonio R. Flores, president and CEO of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) for over twenty-five years.   Dr. Flores is a leading voice of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) whose advocacy efforts have garnered over $4 billion in federal funding for HSIs, an investment he explains as a win-win for America, the new economy,...

In this episode, host David Pluviose sits down with Gloria Blackwell, CEO of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), a nonprofit advancing gender equity through advocacy, education, and research.   As only the second Black woman in 140 years to lead AAUW, Gloria discusses the importance of representation in STEM and higher ed leadership as well as living the values of diversity, equit...

While much has been said about the need and desire to diversify STEM fields and attract more minorities to faculty positions in higher education, there is little discussion on the financial journey to academia and the debt it often incurs.   In this episode, David Pluviose welcomes Dr. Erika Moore, assistant professor in the Department of Material Science and Engineering at the University of Flori...

This year the University of Phoenix (UOPX) and Jobs for the Future (JFF) announced a partnership to drive the equitable economic advancement of Black leaders and workers. With funding from UOPX, JFF will conduct in-depth research analyzing existing strategies for developing social capital currently implemented by higher education institutions and employers. This work will inform the creation of an...

In the third installment of our series on white fragility and nationalism in higher education, Ralph Newell welcomes writer and activist Tim Wise. As one of the nation's most prominent anti-racist essayists, educators, philanthropists, and philosophers, tune in as this "vanilla brother" discusses what created the perfect storm for white anxiety; its long-term ramifications; how white privilege man...

In this episode, your host David Pluviose is joined by Dr. M. Roy Wilson, president of Wayne State University and author of The Plum Tree Blossoms Even in Winter.   Tune in as Wilson discusses the decision and impact of painting a vivid portrait of his background and metaphor for resilience, hope, and perseverance in his new memoir.   He also explores racial and socio-economic disparities, how suc...

Today's episode is brought to you by Tableau. As an industry leader, Tableau has committed to enabling 10 million people with data skills over the next five years.   As part of our Tableau series on the importance of data skills in education, your host Ralph Newell sits down with Dr. Melody S. Goodman, Associate Dean for Research and Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the School of Global Pub...

Today's episode is brought to you by Tableau, an industry leader committed to enabling 10 million people with data skills over the next five years.   As part of our Tableau series on the importance of data skills in education, and more specifically for BIPOC students, your host Ralph Newell sits down with Vanessa G. Leon from the University of Texas El Paso's College of Business Administration and...

In this episode, Ralph Newell is joined by Dr. Robin DiAngelo, affiliate associate professor of education at the University of Washington and author of White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism, which was released in June 2018 and debuted on The New York Times Bestsellers List, where it remained for over three years.   Tune in as Dr. Robin DiAngelo discusses what "whi...

"Some folks say white people have no business being in this work. But, you know, we have to be, and it's a job that you want to work yourself out of."   In this episode, Ralph Newell is joined by Dr. Jacqueline Battalora, author of Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today .   Battalora is an attorney and professor of sociology at Saint Xavier University in Chi...

As this year's Pride Month draws to a close, we sit down to talk with Nathan Nguyen, director of LGBT Student Services at Western Michigan University.   Tune in as host Ralph Newell and Nguyen discuss his journey from an undergraduate who would "not be caught dead in an LGBT office" to running one.   Nguyen also discusses his initiatives for promoting inclusion, raising awareness on campus, and ad...

Today's episode is brought to you by CCCSE. For 20 years, CCCSE has delivered "aha" moments about the community college student experience based on insights that matter. As part of our CCCSE series on community college leadership, your host Ralph Newell sits down for a one-on-one with the president of Bunker Hill Community College, Dr. Pam Eddinger.   Tune in as Dr. Pam Eddinger shares what she le...

In this episode, your host David Pluviose chats with Vincent Rougeau, who assumed office as 33rd president of the College of the Holy Cross on July 1, 2021. As the first lay and Black president in the College's history, tune in as President Rougeau speaks to the legacy and tradition of Jesuit education, as well as his hopes for its future in diversity, equity, and inclusion – focusing initiatives...

In this episode, host Ralph Newell welcomes Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Commissioner and the first female to serve as Commissioner for the CIAA, Jacqie McWilliams.   Debunking the misconception that HBCUs are less than, McWilliams speaks to the traditions, legacy, and cultural connection the CIAA has in their communities, providing student-athletes a good experience playing...

Meet Dr. S. Kent Butler, president of the American Counseling Association (ACA), and the second African American male in 70 years to hold this role.   Instrumental in placing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues front and center on the association's agenda, Butler guided ACA through the COVID-19 pandemic that affected the work of counselors and student service providers across higher education....

Today's episode is brought to you by CCCSE. For 20 years, CCCSE has delivered "aha" moments about the community college student experience based on insights that matter.   As part of our CCCSE series on community college leadership, your host Ralph Newell sits down for a one-on-one with the president of Palo Alto College, Dr. Robert Garza.   Tune in as Dr. Robert Garza speaks to the power of stron...

In this episode, we replay the April 19th Diverse Talk Live! webcast: "HBCU Accountability and Outcomes: What Matters," moderated by Dr. Jamal Watson. In case you missed it, listen in as a panel of experts dissect what accountability and outcomes look like at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Answering your questions, the panelists work to educate their communities about the va...

Meet Dr. Eboni Zamani-Gallaher — a self-proclaimed cheerleader and critical friend of community colleges, dedicated to evolving and leveling up the impact of higher education for traditionally marginalized students. And on May 1 st your host David Pluviose will present Dr. Zamani-Gallaher with the 2022 Diverse Champions Award during the annual meeting of the American Association of Community Colle...

In this episode, we discuss the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F.) Summit , an out-of-the-box gathering on HBCU sustainability in the current social context, in which Diverse is serving as a media sponsor. Tune in as founder Dr. Herman Felton and Dr. Elfred Pinkard discuss the importance of having a convening "for us, by us" to discuss the challenges currently facing HBCUs and their...

In this episode, your host David Pluviose sits down with Nolvia Delgado. Fourteen years after being accepted into the Kaplan Education Foundation's highly selective Kaplan Leadership Program, first-generation college student Nolvia Delgado will take the helm of the Foundation as its next executive director.    Tune in as Nolvia shares the Foundation's mission of supporting often overlooked, high-a...

In this episode, we discuss the University of Phoenix's diversity and inclusion summit entitled: Creating the Intentional Leader of Today, Tomorrow and Beyond, co-sponsored by Diverse.   Join Saray Lopez, Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion, along with host Dr. Jamal Watson, as they speak to the importance of establishing a learning community devoted to racial justice, equity, and supporti...

Today's episode is brought to you by CCCSE. For 20 years, CCCSE has delivered "aha" moments about the community college student experience based on insights that matter. As part of our CCCSE series on community college leadership, your host Ralph Newell sits down for a one-on-one with the president of Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College ( SKYCTC) , Dr. Phil Neal.   Tune in as Dr. N...

In this episode, we replay the March 15th Diverse Talk Live! webcast , "Survival Strategies for BIPOC Higher Ed Administrators ." While a considerable amount of attention has been focused on survival strategies for BIPOC students and faculty, we wanted to take a closer look at some of the challenges higher education administrators face and how we can make a change in a space where people of color...

The challenges minorities face in higher education is not a new conversation nor specific to the education industry. Difficulties in recruitment and retention of minority faculty, as well as the desire for many majority institutions to diversify, has been stated for years but with little to no true conversation and progress.    With the desire for change and their own experiences as black staff an...