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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson Lauded at Dr. John Hope Franklin Reception

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dozens gathered to celebrate Jackson’s extraordinary academic, industry, and government career. In 2014, President Barack Obama appointed her co-chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, and in 2020 she joined The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) global board of directors to serve until 2029. Dr. Freeman A.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. A dean at MIT suggested she look at some industrial research labs. Shirley Ann Jackson has proven to be a leader, innovator, and motivator.

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What is a ‘research culture’?

SRHE

Providers were to ‘specialise in working with industry and employers’. Their knowledge and research drive industry and the public services to innovate, thrive and meet challenges”. It is scheduled to be repeated in 2029. Their teaching would be: “hands-on and designed to prepare students for their careers.

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Biden seeks Pell increase, renews calls for free community college

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Officials say they are committing to doubling the maximum award by 2029. The $500 million in discretionary funding would go toward partnering with states to pay for community college programs that lead to good-paying jobs in growing industries or four-year degrees. The grant has increased by $900 in the last three years.