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Paris Wicker
Assistant professor of higher education at the University at Buffalo and guest on this episode discussing friendship, authenticity, and advice for rising Black scholars.
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Sep 11, 2025
• 20min
6.2 Friendship in the Academy
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In this engaging discussion, Paris Wicker, an Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo, and LaShawn Faith Washington, delve into the power of friendship among scholars. They share how their bond began during their PhD journeys and the importance of community-building in academia. The duo emphasizes collaboration over competition, encouraging rising Black scholars to embrace authenticity and creativity. They also reflect on inspiration from mentorship experiences and stress the significance of representation in academic spaces.
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