Cobretti D. Williams, Ph.D.

Managing Editor

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Education

Ph.D. Higher Education, Loyola University Chicago

Cobretti D. Williams, Ph.D. (he/him), is a scholar, writer, and editor. Cobretti's research and writing focuses on the experiences of historically excluded students and faculty and staff in higher education. His work has been published in the Journal of Negro Education, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, and the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs.

Cobretti received his Ph.D. in higher education from Loyola University Chicago.

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Interviews

Aug 24, 2021

Scripps National News: College Diversity Plans

Nationwide, colleges and universities have pledged to do better when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. But according to…

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Read Cobretti's Latest Articles

Navigating a Temporary Disability: How a Sports Concussion Impacted My Academic Experience

Learn how one student-athlete navigated a sports concussion and found greater purpose in her college experience.

May 19, 2023

White Enrollment Is Increasing at HBCUs. How Will It Impact the Culture?

HBCUs offer higher education rooted in Black culture and tradition. Hear from two HBCU alums on the impact of white student enrollment at HBCUs nationwide.

August 31, 2023

How HBCUs Are Creating a College Pipeline for Formerly Incarcerated Students

To reverse the school-to-prison pipeline, colleges are creating access for formerly incarcerated students. Learn how these programs are flipping the script.

September 22, 2022

If HBCUs Want to Better Serve Students With Disabilities, They Must Improve Web Accessibility

HBCUs do incredible equity work to help close the racial wealth gap. To better serve students with disabilities, HBCUs must improve web accessibility.

November 7, 2022

The Language of College Is Complex. This Is Why Language Access Matters for ELL Students

The focus on native English speakers has impacted language access for ELL students. If colleges care about language accessibility, that must change.

October 7, 2022

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