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Adtalem's President and CEO, Steve Beard, discusses the ways in which leaders must constantly reflect on the ways in which they can create positive change in society, and businesses must embed complementary initiatives into their operations.

Dr. Sean Callanan, Dean of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the mental health challenges faced by both practicing veterinarians and veterinary students and how RUSVM is working to tackle those challenges. Through student programs focused on improving mental well-being and school resources, Ross Vet is taking measures to support students' mental health to improve outcomes and help them thrive in both their education and their future careers.

Karen Cox, RN PhD FACHE FAAN, president of Chamberlain University shares how the Social Determinants of Learning™ framework provides actionable data to help overcome systemic barriers to education and promote diversity in the healthcare industry.

The Adtalem Global Education Foundation is rooted in the belief that all activities should demonstrate and promote an understanding and respect for diversity and inclusiveness as absolute necessities in achieving the goals, vision, and work articulated by the Foundation.

As higher education institutions implement more advanced technologies, whether it be into their curriculums and operations, they should pause to ask themselves a simple question: why and for what outcome? Steven Tom, SVP and Chief Customer Officer at Adtalem Global Education explains how the development of new EdTech should keep student success at its forefront.

There are many factors that influence the path nurses take not only as professionals, but also as individuals, in pursuit of a way to make a difference in the things they believe in. As a nurse researcher, educator, and champion of diversity and inclusion in health care, Dr. Beard has conducted substantial research on strengthening racial and ethnic diversity in nursing. She is committed to creating a pathway for nurses to facilitate race-related discourse and work to influence and inspire change in policy and practice.

A statement from Steve Beard, president and CEO of Adtalem Global Education, on the threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Today, after an emotional trial, we learned of the guilty verdict in the Chauvin trial for George Floyd’s senseless killing. As we process the court’s verdict, let’s continue to stand in solidarity with the victim’s family, friends, and communities to honor Mr. Floyd’s life and all the Black men and women whose lives have been disproportionately taken due to the systemic prevalence of racism.

Beginning in 2020, Illinois corporations have been required to file annual reports on the demographic composition of their boards of directors and report on their policies and practices for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among directors and executive leadership.

The proverbial "glass ceiling" is shattering around us, and I’ve never been more optimistic as we celebrate  International Women’s Day, start a new year and continue to be resilient after the highs and lows of 2020.

Healthcare is one of the most critical social and economic systems that exists in our society. It has a tremendous impact on both quality and longevity of life. Yet, the current rate at which new physicians and nurses enter the healthcare system is woefully short of meeting rapidly changing demographics and system demands