Short Biography of Key Person in History of Higher Education

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Mae Altarac EDUC 101C Professor Purdy November 10, 2023 Ralph J. Bunche was born in 1903 in Detroit, moving around to Ohio, New Mexico, and eventually Los Angeles throughout his childhood. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Bunche went on to attend UCLA as a Political Science student. Bunche was named valedictorian of his graduating class at UCLA, going on to pursue his doctorate at Harvard. Bunche went on to be the first Black person to win a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in mediation in Israel, as well as being an early administrator for the United Nations. In Holloway (2004), Bunche’s contribution to racial equality in the education system is addressed. Bunche played a crucial role in paving the way for Black Radical Intellectuals, increasing the possibilities available for Black scholars. By acknowledging the importance higher education has in the modern world, Bunche both inspired and helped create a more inclusive education system. Bunche also held important roles in countless universities including: Harvard University, the Institute of International Education, Oberlin College, Lincoln University, and New Lincoln School. Martinez (2004) explains Bunche’s contribution to research on Africa and the understanding of it as a continent. Mentioning that Bunche led many anti-racist motions in the world of higher education, which included expanding course material about African-American culture. Bunche was guided by his strong belief in peacekeeping, as discussed in Lyman (2004). This ideology guided his work both in global affairs and in education. Bunche’s memory lives on through Bunche hall at UCLA, which houses UCLA’s Center for African-American Studies, as well as his long standing impact on the African-American community.
Works Cited Holloway, J. S. (2004). Ralph Bunche and the Responsibilities of the Public Intellectual*. The Journal of Negro Education, 73 (2), 125-136. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/ralph-bunche-responsibilities-public-intelle ctual/docview/222124949/se-2 Lyman, P. N. (2004). Ralph Bunche's International Legacy: The Middle East, Congo, and United Nations Peacekeeping. The Journal of Negro Education, 73 (2), 159-170. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/ralph-bunches-international-legacy-middle- east/docview/222125045/se-2 Martinez, I. C. (2004). Conference Report: "The Ralph Bunche Centenary Seminar" February 27, 2004. Social and Economic Studies, 53 (4), 203-206. https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/conference-report-ralph-bunche-centenary-s eminar/docview/222745059/se-2
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