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Marquette University Receives $1.25 Million to Bolster Prison Education Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marquette University recently received over a million dollars from the Mellon Foundation to further energize and grow its prison education program. The program is headed by two organizations housed within Marquette’s Center for Urban Research, Teaching, & Outreach (CURTO).

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Mellon Foundation to Award Over $5 Million to Expand Prison Education Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Mellon Foundation will award over $5 million to seven institutions to expand higher education opportunities and resources for those in carceral environments. Postsecondary educational programs in prisons have been shown to be beneficial to families and communities.

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Incarcerated Students in Northwestern Prison Education Program Earn Bachelor's Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students from the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP) have attained bachelor’s degrees, the first time in U.S. Dr. Jennifer Lackey Northwestern University The prisoners – they engaged in the program from inside Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois – were celebrated at a Nov. Juliana Stratton.“The

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Black Billionaire to Launch Investment Education Program for HBCU and MSI Students

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Smith The billionaire – who acquired his wealth through the private equity industry – aims to educate HBCU and minority serving institutions (MSIs) students on financial wellness through his Student Investment Program.

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Illinois Governor Backs Four-Year Degrees at Community Colleges to Meet Workforce Demands

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Illinois' community college system, the nation's third largest, serves 600,000 residents annually through various educational programs. The initiative is being led by the Illinois Community College Board, with support from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association and the Illinois Council of Community College Presidents.

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Dr. Willie L. Todd Jr. Named 22nd President of Talladega College

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The institution also saw a 1,104% increase in revenue from its Workforce and Continuing Education program under Todd's leadership.

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Humanities Organizations File Lawsuit Against NEH Over Massive Program Cuts

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These developments threaten educational programs, historical preservation projects, and community partnerships across the country. The plaintiffs report that more than a thousand previously awarded grants have already been terminated, and the deep staff cuts have severely compromised the NEH's ability to make future grants.

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