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In The Margins

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 Achieving equality in higher education. The stakes have never been higher. The issues never more complex. Who graduates, and why? Who is getting hired as faculty and what is their experience? In each episode, we will look at issues surrounding students, faculty, diversity and inclusion, and skyrocketing college costs. From critical conversation to news, numbers, and analysis — we've got you covered. You can count on Diverse's In The Margins to bring you the latest, most relevant thought leadership as it pertains to diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education. As the national expert, we've been doing this for almost 40 years in print and on the web (diverseeducation.com). Now we are excited to expand the conversation via this podcast. We will tackle these topics, and more, head-on. Listen weekly for a mix of deep dives, short briefs, expert panels, interviews, and more. We are thrilled to bring it to you here, in In The Margins.2020 Politica e governo
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  • EP162: Sustaining HBCUs Beyond the Moment: Inside UNCF's Transformation Strategy

    EP162: Sustaining HBCUs Beyond the Moment: Inside UNCF's Transformation Strategy
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode of In The Margins, we are joined by Julian Thompson, Senior Director for Strategy Development, and Rev. Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang, Assistant Vice President for Transformation Support at the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building, for a deep dive into what long-term sustainability truly requires for HBCUs. As the institute approaches its 20th anniversary, Thompson and Dr. Lai Fang reflect on how UNCF's work has evolved from discrete technical assistance to a holistic, networked transformation model designed to help institutions move from survival to sustained impact. Their conversation with The EDU Ledger host David Pluviose explores executive leadership stability, board governance, data-informed decision-making, and why collaboration (not isolation) is now essential in a volatile political and economic landscape. From change management and presidential support to career pathways, accreditation-aligned initiatives, and the future role of AI in higher education, this episode offers a candid, experience-driven look at how HBCUs can strengthen their foundations without losing their mission. KEY POINTS The founding and evolution of the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building as UNCF's innovation arm Why discrete solutions fail, and how holistic transformation drives sustainability The impact of leadership turnover and the urgent need for board governance alignment Findings from UNCF's Stable Leadership report and what it reveals about presidential tenure How networked approaches are replacing siloed decision-making across HBCUs Why institutions are seeking UNCF partnerships beyond funding alone Career pathways, accreditation, and embedding transformation into institutional DNA The next frontier: data strategy, AI readiness, and multiple revenue streams for HBCUs QUOTABLES "HBCUs are a miracle in a certain way — in terms of the way that they've been able to sustain with limited resources and still deliver transcendent value." – Julian Thompson "Instead of focusing on what institutions do not have, we changed our language to: what can the institution do with what they have?" – Rev. Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang "We're basically waking up every day thinking about the future of HBCUs … about the systems, the policies, the approaches, the partnerships, the technologies, the communities of practice, the cultures, the ways of being that can help HBCUs get to a place where their long-term sustainability is assured." – Julian Thompson "We cannot continue working as if we are independent. There are healthy dependencies that we need to create." Rev. Dr. Darryl Ann Lai Fang GUEST RESOURCES: UNCF Report Reveals HBCU Presidents Serve Nearly Two Years Less Than National Average | The EDU Ledger FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/The-EDU-Ledger X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheEDULedger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEDULedger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheEDULedger Threads: https://www.threads.com/@TheEDULedger Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/TheEDULedger.bsky.social WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEDULedger Closed captioning and a live show transcription are available in the video for this episode. In The Margins is produced by The EDU Ledger and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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    42 min
  • EP161: Beyond the Politics: A New Way to Talk About Equity and Access, with Dr. Kyle Reyes

    EP161: Beyond the Politics: A New Way to Talk About Equity and Access, with Dr. Kyle Reyes
    Dec 18 2025
    Meet Dr. Kyle Reyes, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and former Chief Inclusion Officer at Utah Valley University, whose work sits at the intersection of student success, cultural understanding, and leadership in politically charged times. In this episode, Reyes explores his groundbreaking framework from his book Lenses of Humanity: How Reflection, Connection, and Empathy Can Heal Our World. Drawing from his own lived experience as a former college dropout and first-generation student advocate, Reyes offers a powerful roadmap for navigating higher education's most difficult conversations – especially amid national DEI rollbacks. His discussion with The EDU Ledger host Ralph Newell also unpacks how campuses can continue to support students when identity-based programs are dismantled, why empathy and genuine inquiry matter more than ever, and what it truly means to lead with humanity in polarized environments. Tune in as Reyes dives into the shifting landscape of student support and practical frameworks for educators in higher education despite political pressures. KEY POINTS: Reyes's journey from struggling student and graffiti artist to higher-ed leader How his mixed-race upbringing shaped his work in intercultural understanding The origin of Lenses of Humanity and why reframing DEI through humanity is essential Navigating anti-DEI legislation (while still supporting students effectively) The power of storytelling, empathy, and genuine inquiry to bridge ideological divides The role of institutional culture and cross-training in a post-DEI environment Why identity-based support still matters; and how to sustain it without labels The future of TRIO, GEAR UP, and federally funded access programs Student resilience and the need for holistic advocacy in higher ed QUOTABLES: "Students can perceive care, and they know authentic care when they see it." – Dr. Kyle Reyes "I wanted to dedicate my career to helping students become authors of their own stories." – Dr. Kyle Reyes "This is not some radical agenda. This is a humanity-based effort." – Dr. Kyle Reyes GUEST RESOURCES: Dr. Kyle A. Reyes - Lenses of Humanity LINK TO SPECIAL BOOK OFFER: Purchase The Student Debt Crisis from The EDU Ledger Shop today and receive a signed copy, while supplies last, and a one-year digital subscription to The EDU Ledger. Link: https://shop.theeduledger.com/site/?product=the-student-debt-crisis FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/The-EDU-Ledger X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheEDULedger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEDULedger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheEDULedger Threads: https://www.threads.com/@TheEDULedger Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/TheEDULedger.bsky.social WATCH THIS VIDEO AND OTHERS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEDULedger Closed captioning and a live show transcription are available in the video for this episode. In The Margins is produced by The EDU Ledger and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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    58 min
  • EP160: Investing in Native Futures: How Native Forward Is Empowering 22,000+ Scholars, with Sara LaBarge

    EP160: Investing in Native Futures: How Native Forward Is Empowering 22,000+ Scholars, with Sara LaBarge
    Nov 27 2025

    Only 16 percent of Native Americans hold a bachelor's degree, but one organization is rewriting that story.

    In this episode of In the Margins, we sit down with Sara A. LaBarge, M.S.Ed., CFRE, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Native Forward Scholars Fund, the nation's largest direct scholarship provider for Native students. A proud citizen of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and an alum of the program herself, Sara shares how Native Forward is breaking barriers in higher education through culturally relevant support, strategic philanthropy, and transformational alliances with federal agencies, tribes, and corporate partners.

    LaBarge discusses how Native Forward has more than doubled its revenue, expanded its reach across all 50 states, and helped over 22,000 Native students from 500 tribes pursue degrees with financial and emotional support tailored to their needs. She also discusses the impact of major philanthropic gifts, such as MacKenzie Scott's $50 million donation, the power of allyship, and the urgent need to fund basic necessities like housing, transportation, and food security to support students' success.

    Key Points:

    - Native student enrollment decline and its root causes

    - How Native Forward has grown its impact and scaled nationwide with 22,000 Native students supported across 500 tribes

    - Tackling food, housing, and transportation needs that hinder degree completion

    - Sara's Story: From Menominee roots to higher-ed changemaker

    - The role of representation and belonging on campus

    - Rising demand, 35% more scholarship applications this year

    - Building cross-cultural alliances and advocating for policy change

    - Transformative Giving: $50M gift fuels scholarships and growth

    - The lasting impact of MacKenzie Scott's trust-based philanthropy

    - How listeners can become allies and support Native education

    - Future Vision? Closing the $150M funding gap for Native scholars.



    Resources:

    Scholarships For Native Students | Native Forward Scholars Fund

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    Closed captioning and live show transcription are available in the video for this episode.

    In The Margins is produced by The EDU Ledger and edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/).
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    46 min
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