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What can private institutions do about the middle-class squeeze?

University Business

Colby College in Maine has promised the Class of 2029 that middle-class students who enroll will find their private liberal arts degree more affordable than many in-state public institutions. The concerns ICAS aired extend to the persistent issues low-income students put up with in pursuing a four-year degree.

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After earning her bachelor’s degree, Jackson became the first African American woman to receive a doctorate at MIT. A dean at MIT suggested she look at some industrial research labs. Among her current commitments is serving as a member of The Nature Conservancy’s global board of directors, a position she will hold until 2029.