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Dominican University VP builds hope for first-gen students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Nearly half needed financial support, and nearly one in five expressed concerns about adequate access to food or having a safe place to live. For example, NowPow helps commuting students tap into community-based resources within walking distance of their homes, such as food pantries and mental health services.

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J-Term ’22: Spend Winter Break Abroad!

AIFS Abroad

Take a day trip to Oxford and enjoy other cultural and social activities during your time abroad. Social Justice Movements Program ( New! ) : Earn 3 semester credits taking a course in political science/sociology. Use your meal allowance to subsidize the cost of food and groceries. Dublin, Ireland.

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The Humanities are in the Midst of a Historic Paradigm Shift

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Blog: Higher Ed Gamma The conservative Manhattan Institute recently published a report that argues that the promotion of Social Justice ideology in K-12 schools and colleges is having a measurable impact on students’ political views and partisan leanings.