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WHPK, University Of Chicago Radio Station With Deep Ties To The South Side, In Trouble After Funding Slashed - Noah Glasgow, Block Club Chicago

Ray Schroeder

The University of Chicago’s student-run radio station had its budget slashed this spring by a university committee that oversees funding for student organizations. The station managers at WHPK 88.5 FM are now appealing the decision, arguing their broadcasting equipment is in desperate need of upkeep and repair.

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ESL PALS: English Second Language Peer Assisted Learning Scheme

Teaching Matters Academic Support

This post belongs to the Hot topic series: Student Partnership Agreement 2023↗️ The English Second Language Peer Assisted Learning Scheme (ESL PALS↗️) is an official student organization managed by the […]

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Campuses Host a Range of LGBTQ+ Programming for Pride Month

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It's about empowering people,” said Jason Togyer, communications manager for Pitt’s Office for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. “It Dr. Micah McCarey Meanwhile, the University of Pittsburgh’s programming for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month featured discussions of challenged or banned LGTBQ+ books. The training was provided by SETpoint Jun.

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Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In fact, former college president Brian Rosenburg maintains that “if maintenance of the status quo is the goal, higher education has managed to create the ideal system.” It’s common knowledge that change in the academy happens very slowly.

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Student Drag Show Moved to Larger Venue in Tennessee

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Organizers previously planned for the event to take place at a student center auditorium. Noah Nordstrom, a student organizer, said he has “faith that our community, at the end of the day, is a loving community, and that we aren’t going to have violence and that we aren’t going to have so much animosity.

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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

EAB

Rather than viewing the challenges faced by student-parents as obstacles, universities and colleges should recognize them as opportunities. They are managing and making decisions for their families, which often translates into effective leadership within student organizations, clubs, and community initiatives.

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Anna Brigden shares a behind-the-scenes look at student recruitment at College Possible Washington

College Forward

We recently sat down with Anna Brigden, access program manager at College Possible Washington, to discuss the preparation that occurs before our students start their academic coaching journey. Anna manages school partnerships and supervises a group of AmeriCorps members (coaches), most of whom work in the Renton School District.