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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After earning her high school diploma, she received a Longleaf Commitment scholarship, a last dollar scholarship created by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper through federal pandemic relief funding. For a lot of people, having a scholarship can be a make or break. “For Cooper gathered together to share the state’s progress.

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

Still others are climate refugees in search of land that supports human life. Half are nonwhite, and most (60 percent) are the first in their families to attend college. Akram followed through, was accepted and was offered a $20,000 scholarship. Others have fled wars in Syria or Ukraine. It’s a delicate balance.”

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President’s corner: Why Mary Dana Hinton leads with her heart in today’s unrest

University Business

Forward to today, she has secured a new contract at Hollins University that extends her role as president until 2030 and was elected chair of the board of directors for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. solely focused on representing private, nonprofit institutions.

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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech: Changing Higher Education Podcast 166 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Raj Echambadi

The Change Leader, Inc.

Illinois Tech is also one of just 88 institutions named an American Talent Initiative ‘High-Flier’ by the Aspen Talent Institute and Bloomberg Philanthropies for ensuring college access and success. Moreover, Illinois Tech’s employment rate is 92% six months after graduation, even when 37% of its students receive Pell Grants.

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Int’l education marks World Refugee Day

The PIE News

The Qatar Scholarship for Afghans project , which also ensured an even split of men and women, is a collaboration between various outfits across the world, but with key input from the Qatar Fund for Development , The Afghan Future Fund , Schmidt Futures , and EAA. Access to education is a fundamental human right.