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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This year's DREAM Scholars are pursuing degrees ranging from computer science to pre-law, while also using their voices to advocate for members of their community with similar backgrounds." Each scholar will receive a scholarship to support their continued education or personal development. Dr. Karen A.

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Mastering Data Science: Jeremy Samuel’s Journey with The University of Illinois

Coursera blog

Most recently, he completed the Master of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS) online from the Grainger College of Engineering and is now doubling down on his studies in pursuit of the Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) from Gies College of Business on campus.

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Marc Seter’s Journey: Balancing Life, Learning, and a 90-Minute Swim

Coursera blog

Between working full-time, caring for family, and pursuing his Masters in Computer Science degree from CU Boulder, hes found creative ways to make learning fit into his life. For seasoned civil engineer, Marc Seter, this balancing act isnt just a challengeits a skill hes mastered. One of his most unique study strategies?

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The Details: Education & Employers

Dr. Missy Alexander

Employers also frequently need the more extensive education in computer science and cybersecurity that we provide. The short-term paths may be good opportunities for our students, if the employers will also create paths to the rest of the educational opportunities we provide.