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Northwestern Launches ‘Center for Enlightened Disagreement’

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Dr. Francesca Cornelli “Kellogg and Northwestern are deeply committed to addressing the growing barriers to discourse that hinder our progress as a society, not by seeking to eliminate disagreement but by embracing it as a virtue,” said Kellogg Dean Dr. Francesca Cornelli.

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Ellucian Foundation to Award Grants to 25 Two-Year Colleges

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Ipsen The global 2023 Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, Hope (PATH) Scholarship consists of $10,000-$25,000 grants to higher ed institutions to help students with expenses such as housing, tuition, and food. Individual students receive awards of up to $1,500 with limited exceptions. Awardees outside the U.S.

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Kean University Launches Visionary New Center for Africana Studies

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The new center, housed within the College of Education, is designed to be a leading resource for scholarly research, community engagement, and educational programming, particularly in support of New Jersey's Amistad curriculum for K-12 students. Dr. David Jefferson Jr.

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Former Governor Joins Alma Mater's Law School Faculty

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While serving as governor, Beasley advocated for the removal of the Confederate flag from the State House dome. The flag was finally removed from the State House grounds in 2015 after nine people were killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. His efforts earned him the John F.

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Pepperdine University Professor Seeks to Give High School Students a Head Start

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Using a compound interest analogy,] if you can shore up the foundations earlier on, then they're going to be able to build larger and larger houses of education as they progress,” he said. And he wants to bring in students from earlier grade levels. honestly can't afford to leave anyone behind in schools,” Eadens said. “In

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Embracing Change: Crafting Forward-Thinking Strategic Plans for Colleges in a Dynamic Society

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In addition to food and housing insecurity, in 2021, data showed that 51% of students cited transportation as an area where they struggle. The study also found that 8% of undergraduates and 5% of graduate students are experiencing homelessness, accounting for more than 1.5 million students.

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Colorado Bill Deducting Prison Time for Inmates Earning Academic Credentials Passes 61-1 in State House

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A bill to incentivize Colorado prisoners to pursue higher education passed 61-1 in the state House of Representatives, Colorado Politics reported. They become productive members of society and that's better for all of Colorado." The bill still needs approval from the state Senate and governor. Matthew Martinez HB 1037 – Reps.