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CUNY to Launch FAFSA Completion Assistance Initiative Amid Tumultuous Federal Rollout

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More than 20 CUNY students will also be hired to give financial aid support to students and families in New York City’s public schools in various settings – CUNY campuses, New York City public libraries, community centers, and high schools. The initiative is for students seeking financial aid for college this coming fall.

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University of Vermont Launches Open-Access Academic Press

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Dr. Bryn Geffert The move by UVM Press – overseen by UVM Libraries – is meant to eliminate financial hurdles and barriers to peer-reviewed research that traditional publishing and access models impose. It is indeed completely free,” said Dr. Bryn Geffert, dean of libraries at UVM. “It

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New AI Guidelines Aim to Help Research Libraries

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New AI Guidelines Aim to Help Research Libraries Lauren.Coffey@… Wed, 05/01/2024 - 03:00 AM The new list of seven principles support librarians increasingly bombarded with questions about artificial intelligence. Byline(s) Lauren Coffey

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Howard University’s Undergraduate Library to be Renamed in Honor of President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick

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Howard University’s Undergraduate Library will be renamed in honor of Howard President Dr. Wayne A. Having the Undergraduate Library named after me symbolizes the years of dedication and hard work that we have collectively invested in the pursuit of academic excellence,” Frederick said. Dr. Wayne A. 8 farewell dinner.

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Stillman College Receives $2.7 Million to Bolster Internet Infrastructure

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The money will also go towards buying up to 150 laptops for campus and community use at Sheppard Library and its upcoming cybersecurity and information technology training center, as well as hiring faculty in technology. Stillman College has received $2.7 The upgrades are meant to improve and strengthen network infrastructure.

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Trinity College Dublin to Remove Name of Irish Philosopher from Library Due to Slavery Ties

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Trinity College Dublin will remove Irish philosopher George Berkeley’s name from its biggest library because of his links with 18th century slavery, The Guardian reported. The library, which was named after Berkeley in 1978, will be stripped of its name. No new name has been chosen as of yet.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

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The college will have its own dean of students, director, counselors, academic advisors, and outreach and support staff, and it will draw from existing faculty who have “a demonstrated record of success in teaching Black students,” said Wood. We’re creating an institution within the institution.”

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