Laila Abdalla
Expertise- Anti-Bias
- Language Analysis
- Higher Education Institution Management
Education- Ph.D., McGill University
- MA, McGill University
- BA, McGill University
Laila Abdalla, Ph.D., is a retired dean of arts and humanities and former English professor who taught undergraduate and graduate literature and writing courses for 20+ years. She is also a professional editor and academic coach. Abdalla devotes her time, teaching, leadership, and career to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Above all, she is committed to the complete experience of her clients and students, raising awareness of BIPOC issues in language, community, and culture. She leads with equity in management, is committed to nonprofit volunteering, and continues to develop her own understandings of these complex issues — both professionally and in her lived experiences.
Abdalla is a paid member of the Red Ventures freelance Education Integrity Network.
Read Laila Abdalla's Latest Articles
A Guide to Trade School for Women
Trade school can lead to high-paying careers with little college debt. Read on to learn what trades for women are best for you.
October 25, 2024
Financial Aid for Students With Disabilities
Many schools offer financial aid to students with disabilities to help them attend college and pay for their education.
July 10, 2024
Latino, Latinx, Hispanic, or Latine? Which Term Should You Use?
Discover the history of Latino, Latinx, Hispanic, and Latine. Learn why these differences matter and which term may be best to use.
June 6, 2024
Conscious Language Guide
At BestColleges, we define conscious language as language that is intentional, inclusive, and carefully chosen to reflect the experiences of diverse populations. The higher education landscape in the U.S. was once a monolithic space, filled almost exclusively with affluent, white men. But over the last several decades, it has become increasingly diverse. Today’s learners hold …
May 1, 2024
Religion and Spirituality
Why It’s Important According to the Pew Research Center1, a majority of college graduates in the U.S. identify as Christian (66%). Of the 34% of college graduates who do not identify as Christian, 3% identify as Jewish and 1% as Muslim, Buddhist, or Hindu. Twenty-five percent identify as “unaffiliated” — atheism and agnosticism fall under …
May 1, 2024
