Diversity - Students

GSEHD offers students a wide array of programs to choose from, but what unites our students is each program’s commitment to make a difference. Through courses, partnerships, internships, and study abroad programs, GSEHD students actively use their studies to be of service to marginalized and underserved communities.

Student Features on EdFix

EdFix is GSEHD’s official podcast hosted by Dean Michael Feuer. EdFix aims to open the conversation about the practice and promise of education, as well as tackle some of education’s most complex issues through discussions with researchers, practitioners, policymakers. Amongst regular guests on EdFix are GSEHD students who are using their research and studies to work towards positive and inclusive changes in the realm of education.

Episode 4: "He looks like me!" How a Book Club for Boys Inspired a Culture of Reading at a D.C. School In 2010, only 20% of the students at D.C.’s Truesdell Education Campus could read on grade level. Eight years later, more than 87% can read on or above grade level--and they love reading! How did this school turn it around? Principal Mary Ann Stinson and Assistant Principal Michael Redmond II, both GSEHD doctoral students, share their creative strategies, data-driven approach, and unwavering commitment to closing the opportunity gap in their school community.


 

Organizations

ARC Multicultural Student Group

The ARC

The ARC is an open and inclusive space for underrepresented students to create community, discuss issues and share personal experiences. The Arc strives empowers underrepresented populations by honoring their individual experiences, facilitate educational opportunities and conversations for the GSEHD community, and affirm and celebrate the unique nature of our students.

PRIME @ GSEHD logo

GSEHD PRIME

Partners + Relationships = International Meaningful Experiences (GSEHD PRIME) was launched in order to build connections and friendships between GSEHD's international and domestic students. The purpose of the program is to provide incoming international students with a support network to help with their transition to DC and life as a graduate student, while at the same time providing domestic students the opportunity to learn about other cultures, explore DC, and connect to the GSEHD community.


 

See How GSEHD Students are Making a Difference

GSEHD PhD Student Kelber Tozini Publishes Chapter in Book

April 27, 2024

"Going above and beyond Access to Higher Education: The Brazilian Case" was published in Refugees and Higher Education book.

GSEHD Student Sophie Nguyen Published "A Ruthless Ultimatum for International Students"

April 27, 2024

Nguen's article was published in "New America" and details the many challenges that international students will face due to new COVID-19 regulations.

GSEHD Student Guest on "The Talk on Main Street's" Juneteenth Event

April 27, 2024

The event, featuring doctoral student Tonya Jefferson, was about moving the country forward regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Book Review by Student Kelber Tozini Published in Journal of International Students

April 27, 2024

Tozini reviewed the bood,Global Perspectives on International Student Experiences in Higher Education, written by Dr. Krishna Bista.

GSEHD Student Publishes article on CNN.com: Racism in America: Reflecting on My Role as a Journalist in this Moment

April 27, 2024

Luqman Adeniyi is an Associate Producer at CNN and a student in the Master's in Organizational Leadership and Learning program.

GSEHD Student Lexus Bivins Published Essay on Diversity Abroad

April 27, 2024

Bivins published an essay, “Intersectionality: An Account by a Minority Student with a Disability Studying Abroad” on Diversity Abroad’s website.

GSEHD Student Selected as National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellow

April 27, 2024

GSEHD student Sahaj Kohli (master's, Counseling) was selected as a National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellow.

Dr. Pittman and Doc Students Publish Article in Journal of American College Health

April 27, 2024

“Double Jeopardy: Intimate partner violence vulnerability among emerging adult women through lenses of race and sexual orientation”