Cobretti D. Williams, Ph.D.

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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

How I Learned to Balance Family and Academics While Pursuing College

Family support can help college students succeed, but for first-generation students it can be a challenge. Learn how one student balanced family and academics.

May 19, 2023

5 Latino/a Entrepreneurs and App Creators That Transformed Their Education Into Success

Succeeding based on your efforts can be powerful. See how these five Latino/a entrepreneurs and app creators transformed their future through education.

September 23, 2022

How the Threat of an ‘Educated Proletariat’ Created the Student Debt Crisis

The roots of the student debt crisis go back to a promise broken decades ago –– when politicians put the burden of funding higher education onto students.

September 8, 2022

10 Books by LGBTQ+ Asian Americans for Students

There are many books to explore by LGBTQ+ Asian American authors. Check out 10 books that touch on Asian American cultural experiences in the LGBTQ+ community.

September 7, 2022

Why Accessibility Matters for BIPOC Students with Disabilities

BIPOC students with disabilities face significant barriers to quality education. Learn how accessibility removes these barriers, and why this matters.

October 7, 2022

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