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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She taught in the physics section for two years, leaving when she became immersed in her doctoral research. A dean at MIT suggested she look at some industrial research labs. As RPI’s 18th president, Jackson was the first African American woman to lead a top-ranked research university.

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Tennessee universities, typically rivals, come together to encourage college enrollment

University Business

The consortium of schools kicked off its “Four the Future” campaign Tuesday that features billboards, TV spots and digital media. The campaign marks an unusual move for schools that typically compete for prospective students. Read more from The Tennessean.

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CCS Introduces Reenvisioned Studio Art & Craft Program

College for Creative Study

Led by contemporary multi-disciplinary visual artist and educator Valerie Jenkins , Studio Art and Craft is rooted in the disciplines of ceramics, digital fabrication, digital media, drawing, fibers/textiles, glass, installation, metalsmithing/jewelry, painting, performance, print media and sculpture.

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How 1,000+ prospective HBCU students conducted their college search

EAB

of students considering HBCUs have started college research, compared to the median of 40% among their peers. Leverage in-person events, community outreach, and digital media to share your student experience. Download the full report from our survey of prospective HBCU students 1. among all students surveyed.

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Student podcast evaluates student success measures

Confessions of a Community College Dean

“Through our research, that is what we have learned, that is what we’re dealing with here. Robinson is a biology student and Alvarado studies digital media production, and they were both drawn to the project as an experiential learning opportunity. “The system is set up to keep people out,” Baunoch says.

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Strong Opposition to Art Sale at Valparaiso

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” Ashley Vernon, a junior studying digital media arts who has helped lead student opposition to the proposed sale of three paintings, called the plan “completely unethical.” John Ruff, a senior research professor in the university’s English department, said he served on the museum’s collections committee.

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Reflecting on "The End of the English Major" (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

” But Heller is wrong about acupuncture, if not psychoanalysis—there is scientific research into its mechanisms of action. Similarly, Heller is neglecting research into the interactions between literature and the human brain.