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University of Alabama at Birmingham Awarded $4.6 Million Grant Renewal to Bolster Cybersecurity Workforce Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“This grant is a renewal of the previous grant we received in 2017; but it is double in amount this time, which truly speaks to our commitment to preparing the best professionals who meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.” 32 students will be selected over five years.

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6 Top Cities for a Fashion Internship

AIFS Abroad

Most people want to make sure their clothes are on trend, but the truth is that it’s pretty hard to break into the fashion industry. Luckily, if you’re interested in pursuing the field professionally, you can get a jump start on your career with an internship program in one of the top fashion cities in the world.

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Benefits of Integrating Service-Learning With Other High-Impact Practices

The Scholarly Teacher

This site was named for lead-contaminated soil, a remnant of the city’s industrial past, that potentially impacts child health. There are liability release forms to consider, as well as liability insurance. The impact of science field courses in The Bahamas on the personal and professional development of U.S.

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AIFS Abroad Named #1 Overall Internship Abroad Provider of 2023 by Go Overseas

AIFS Abroad

AIFS found me a place to live, set me up with health insurance, taught me how to use the transportation systems, taught me the cultural differences, and much more. On top of stellar career development programming and pre-professional experiences abroad, our programs include a lot.

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20+ Questions to Ask When Choosing an Internship Program Provider

AIFS Abroad

For example, here at AIFS Abroad , our internship programs cover a guaranteed placement, housing, excursions and day trips, social and cultural activities, comprehensive insurance, 24/7 emergency support, pre- and post-departure services, on-site staff, a career readiness program, and more. Is there a career development facet to the program?

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$16B College Sports Revenue and Regulations: Knight Commission Insights: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 171 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Amy Privette Perko

The Change Leader, Inc.

During this same time frame, the report also finds that 26 of these 54 schools will likely pay their head football coaches and ten assistants more than what they spend on hundreds of athletes, their scholarships, lodging, food, medical expenses, and insurance coverage. What’s happening in those schools has also painted an unfair picture.

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Six from MIT awarded 2023 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

CAPD

Soros Fellowship may contact Kim Benard, associate dean of distinguished fellowships in Career Advising and Professional Development. After his PhD, Verma hopes to use his skill set to decarbonize industry and make cheap, clean, and reliable energy available to all. Students interested in applying to the P.D.