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How to Move Latinx Students into High-Paying Jobs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Deborah Santiago, CEO and co-founder of Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and success of Latinx students in higher education. DC also consciously connects with regional employers, with each president at their seven campuses becoming industry sector leads.

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An Activist-Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

a Black and Southeast Asian nonprofit organization that works with low- to no-income communities of color. Because I am interested in activism and social justice, I identify as an activist,” says Lopez, who has written and edited several books including Micro Media Industries: Hmong American Media Innovation in the Diaspora.

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Mock Interview Nights with Alumni – Exclusive opportunity for first-years and sophomores!

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Join us for virtual mock interview sessions featuring MIT alumni who represent a variety of professional experiences and backgrounds, spanning industries such as nuclear engineering, systems design, semiconductor technology, healthcare, startup consulting, and digital media.

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North Carolina Behind in Goal for Educational Attainment; Calls for Greater Student Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MyFutureNC, a statewide, nonprofit organization led through cross-sectional collaboration, set a goal to see two million North Carolinians aged 25 to 44 attain an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by the year 2030.

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How to Help Students Navigate a Difficult Job Search

Supporting Student Success

Use Digital Resources to Learn the Ins and Outs of the Industry. Students with a lack of industry experience may find it difficult to come across as well-versed and knowledgeable during interviews. Similarly, interning in a specific industry can help students gain some of the experience they need for an entry-level position.

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Data gathered by Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization working to improve and accelerate Latinx student success in postsecondary education, showed that in 2021, there were 401 emerging HSI institutions across 43 states. Manhattan College has been classified as an emerging HSI for years, says Roy.

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Profiling Some of the Institutions With the Most Minority Business Graduates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While there are many undergraduates and graduate students aiming for careers in banking or finance, there are also entrepreneurs, innovators, people interested in hospital administration, and others seeking positions at nonprofit organizations. The College of Business is named for Larry Gies, founder and CEO of Madison Industries.