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Center for MSIs

@CenterForMSIs

Located at the @RutgersGSE. Connecting and empowering Minority Serving Institutions. 🐦 @ us to share latest news on MSIs! 🙌🏾 RTs ≠ endorsements.

 New Brunswick, NJ
cmsi.gse.rutgers.edu/
Joined September 2013
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What inspired you to become a mentor with the MSI Aspiring Leaders Program? ✨ President of Delaware State University, Tony Allen, shared with us what motivated him to get involved, support aspiring leaders, and help create opportunities for the next generation.
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At the #MSI Aspiring Leaders forum, Jonathan Wesley, of Barber-Scotia College, reflects on his biggest takeaways, the insights he has gained, and how he will apply what he has learned to his work and communities. ✨
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Thanks to @voxdotcom for featuring our book and work in this documentary on HBCUs (w/@Levon_Esters) vox.com/videos/507983/the-hb… @JHUPress @Rutgersu @RutgersGSE @CenterForMSIs
The HBCU renaissance, explained

The HBCU renaissance, explained

What the evolving role of historically Black colleges & universities says about racial politics on college campuses.

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Marybeth Gasman@marybethgasmanOct 30
Thanks to Ebony McGee for speaking w/ me for this article for @Forbes - forbes.com/sites/marybethgas… @JohnsHopkins @RutgersU @RutgersGSE @SDPInstitute @CenterForMSIs
AI, Cultural Bias, And The Future Of Higher Education

AI, Cultural Bias, And The Future Of Higher Education

A recent panel discussion, AI and Cultural Bias, grappled with important questions surround AI and communities of color.

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Hear what Andre Richardson, Vice President for Student Affairs at Allen University, had to share with us at the #MSI Aspiring Leaders forum regarding his leadership journey, growing as a leader, and making change in his institution and community. ✨
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A glimpse into the 2026 MSI Aspiring Leaders Forum! ✨ A special thank you to the Kresge Foundation and the ECMC Foundation, our incredible mentors and speakers, and the CMSI team for making this experience possible!
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Writing for @Forbes about @XULA1925 new med school. forbes.com/sites/marybethgas… @OchsnerHealth @Rutgersu @rutgersgse @CenterForMSIs
Can An HBCU Change Who Becomes A Doctor And Who Receives Care

Can An HBCU Change Who Becomes A Doctor And Who Receives Care

Xavier University of Louisiana is establishing its own medical school, expanding who becomes physicians and which communities will benefit from their expertise.

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Thx to @HBCU_Times for including my latest piece. magazine.thehbcutimes.com/vi… @RutgersU @Rutgersgse @CenterForMSIs #HBCUs
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Writing about the amazing Charlie Nelms for @Forbes - forbes.com/sites/marybethgas… @Rutgersu @RutgersGSE @CenterForMSIs
At 80, Charlie Nelms Still Has More To Give

At 80, Charlie Nelms Still Has More To Give

At 80, Charlie Nelms is a wonderful example of a life in education dedicated to service.

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🎧️ Listen to episode 92 of the #VaryingViewpoints podcast, “Homecoming Through the Eyes of an HBCU President,” hosted by Leslie Ekpe, featuring Jermaine Whirl, President of Savannah State University! Catch the full episode: buff.ly/cwoTq0u
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Marybeth Gasman@marybethgasmanSep 8
Talking with @BusinessInsider about student debt. businessinsider.com/colleges… @Rutgersgse @RutgersU @CenterForMSIs
25 colleges where students graduate with high federal debt

25 colleges where students graduate with high federal debt

College isn't cheap. Students graduate from these 25 institutions with some of the highest median federal debt.

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Marybeth Gasman@marybethgasmanSep 8
Writing for @Forbes about the students supported by @Native_Forward forbes.com/sites/marybethgas… #students @RutgersU @RutgersGSE @CenterForMSIs @SDPInstitute
For Native Students, Education Can Be A Source Of Healing

For Native Students, Education Can Be A Source Of Healing

Native Forward’s scholars show that financial aid, mentorship, and respect for Indigenous knowledge help Native students thrive and transform higher education.

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Thank you to everyone who attended our "Moving Forward After Rocky Board/President Relationships" webinar. If you missed it, check it out on our YouTube Channel!⏯️📚 Watch here: buff.ly/X1IO3dU
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🗣️ Happening today! Join us today at 1 PM ET for our "Moving Forward After Rocky Board/President Relationships" session. Register: buff.ly/4FZcBLO
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Nation’s oldest HBCU celebrates its past while looking towards its future myspiritnews.com/articles/de… @RutgersU @RutgersGSE @CenterForMSIs #HBCUs @CheyneyUniv
Nation’s oldest HBCU celebrates its past while looking towards its future - The Spirit

Nation’s oldest HBCU celebrates its past while looking towards its future - The Spirit

Emlen Hall is the second oldest building on the current Cheyney University campus and home to its Honors Academy students. A mong the rolling hills at the far western end of Delaware County lies a...

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A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges edsource.org/?page_id=764250 via @edsource @RutgersU @RutgersGSE @CenterForMSIs
A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges

A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges

Across California colleges, programs previously funded by Hispanic-Serving Institutions grants are shutting down, as the Trump administration has declared those grant programs discriminatory.

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Marybeth Gasman@marybethgasmanAug 20
Thx to @TheEDULedger for covering our new report. @RutgersU @RutgersGSE @CenterForMSIs #HSIs #MSIs theeduledger.com/opinion/art…
Cutting HSI Grants Mid-Cycle Was a Betrayal of Trust

Cutting HSI Grants Mid-Cycle Was a Betrayal of Trust

The cancellation of HSI funding was not just a budget move; it was a broken promise to institutions serving millions of students.

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📢 Don’t miss "Moving Forward After Rocky Board/President Relationships" on Tuesday, September 1st at 1 PM ET with Charlie Nelms, Walter Kimbrough, and Cristin Toutsi Grigos. Register: buff.ly/4FZcBLO
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Coaching Helps HBCU Students Complete Their Degrees via @forbes forbes.com/sites/marybethgas… @RutgersU @RutgersGSE @CenterForMSIs #HBCUs
Coaching Helps HBCU Students Complete Their Degrees

Coaching Helps HBCU Students Complete Their Degrees

A new report from InsideTrack examines whether individualized coaching can help HBCUs expand their capacity and keep more students on track to graduate.

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Marybeth Gasman@marybethgasmanAug 11
Talking with @JeniceArmstrong at @PhillyInquirer inquirer.com/opinion/howard-… #HBCUs @Rutgersu @Rutgersgse @CenterForMSIs
Shapiro should fast-track admission for Howard’s cut students | Jenice Armstrong

Shapiro should fast-track admission for Howard’s cut students | Jenice Armstrong

Pennsylvania’s state-run colleges, which have struggled to diversify and grow enrollment, would benefit from welcoming the students Howard University abandoned over payment notices.

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