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A forgotten minority: Why we must better serve student parents

University Business

Neither my parents nor my seven older siblings had pursued higher education, and I didnt know anyone in my community who did either. This support allowed me to transition from a striving single mother to a college graduate and higher education professional. Growing up, the thought of attending college rarely crossed my mind.

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Panelists Debate Solutions for Nigerian Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There is little doubt that education will prove crucial to the economic development of Nigeria, a country where 63% of residents live with some form of deprivation. However, exactly what needs to be done for the educational system to reach its full potential is far less certain. Panelists at the 2023 Nigeria Higher Education Forum.

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Black Enrollees at HBCUs More Likely to Obtain Bachelor’s Degrees

Insight Into Diversity

This finding comes from the study “HBCU Enrollment and Longer-Term Outcomes,” by the Annenberg Institute for School Reform (AISR) at Brown University, an education research and reform institute focused on understanding the consequences of and reducing educational inequity. million Black students who took the SAT between 2004 and 2010.

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Practice Sharing: Digital learning, social purpose and creative art

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Join for a day of discussions and presentation about current and emerging digital education practices. Who Should Attend This day conference is open to all UAL staff, students and external visitors across the higher education sector. Promoting staff and student wellbeing in and across the curriculum.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students. Santiago and Sarita E.

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Kudos to Black/Diverse Issues for Four Decades of Truth, Insight, Vision, and Integrity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It took place in 1984 at a higher education conference at MIT, shortly after they had decided to confront the shortcomings in both the journalistic and academic communities by launching a new publication, Black Issues In Higher Education. My first encounter with Bill Cox and Frank Matthews was quite memorable. Dr. William B.

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The rise of India’s international boarding schools: exploring the opportunities and challenges

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International boarding schools like Wellington College, Harrow, Shrewsberry and UWC are rapidly becoming part of India’s education landscape. Additionally, Indian families increasingly seek world-class education and institutions that align with global standards.

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