The medical college, one of six colleges that make up the university, has increased its diversity without large amounts of scholarship money, Deas says. “Students who come believe that the college will make every effort to ensure that they get the support they need to graduate. If we are doing this well without scholarship money, imagine what we could do if we had the financial resources to provide lots of scholarships.
“Dr. Reves wants to create an environment in which diversity is welcoming to all, and that in turn will enhance everyone’s education,” she says. “When African-American students see other African-American students, faculty and members of the admissions committee, it creates a welcoming environment.”
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