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Let’s Partner with Agriculture to Address Food Insecurity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In Stephanie Land’s brave and important new book CLASS ( a follow-up to her memoir MAID , the basis for an award-winning Netflix series) she explains that even though she knew a college degree was the best chance she and her 6-year-old daughter had of escaping poverty, being deprived of food made it nearly impossible. The U.S.D.A.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Through partnerships with organizations such as the aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman, EPW is able to offer internships and research opportunities. They can work on their mentor’s already established research project or develop their own.

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Write a Great “Why This College?” Essay – A Practical Guide

Great College Advice

Think about and research the educational opportunities that are offered at the school. specific research facilities, academic centers, specialized libraries, and/or study abroad). Touch on interactions that you make with students, staff, or alumni of the school. is to do your research. Name names.

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Coronavirus COVID-19 Webinar: What higher education leaders need to know right now

Higher Ed Connects: News

A big question is, what do those students do about accessing food services? I’m seeing dorms staying open for food service, but some are closing down completely. What do you do for food insecure students? Impact on food or housing insecure students. A large number of them are affected by food insecurity.

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SJSU Public-Private Partnerships Boost Enrollment and Community Relationships: Changing Higher Ed 193 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

The Change Leader, Inc.

These partnerships also facilitate research opportunities, enabling students and faculty to contribute to technological advancements. 00:36:32] Cynthia Teniente-Matson: So let me say a couple of things, you know, as the oldest university in the West, which is San Jose State, our alumni have always been part of a startup ecosystem.