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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The event offered pro-bono legal consultations and support from community organizations providing social services, health care, financial services, and employment. On an unseasonably warm November weekend, people gathered on campus for a record clearing and expungement clinic organized by the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation.

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

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If you need assistance in the college admissions process, please contact us for a complimentary consultation. At Great College Advice, we provide personalized college consulting focused on helping make the process of preparing, selecting, and applying to college more successful, less stressful, and more fun.

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A Blueprint for College Students’ Sense of Belonging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Strayhorn isPresident/CEO and Senior Research Scientist of Do Good Work Consulting Group. J'Quen Johnson is a research associate and consultant at Do Good Work Consulting Group and a Ph.D. Anything less would be unbecoming and yesunbelonging. Dr. Terrell L. candidate at University of the Cumberlands.

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Brattle Group’s Sophomore Consulting Exploratory Program – Apply by April 30!

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Sophomore Consulting Exploratory Program: A Day in the BHive Join us for a virtual half-day workshop on May 16, 2025 The Brattle Groups Sophomore Consulting Exploratory Program is a professional development experience for undergraduates completing their second year. Sessions include: Q&A Panel: What is Economic Consulting?

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How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Joshua Williams is a former student affairs administrator, higher education consultant, founder of JW1 Consulting , and co-founder of RACCS (Reaching Across Communities and Challenging Systems) based in Los Angeles, CA.

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Neurodivergent Minds, Traumatized Hearts: Recognizing PTSD in College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Peoples is the associate director of the Student Resource & Empowerment Center at Tidewater Community College, as well as an educational consultant and personal development coach. To learn more about PTSD, find additional resources on The National Center for PTSD website and on the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) website.

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Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?

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