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Why a US high school diploma matters: how online private schools empower international students

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Graduating with an American diploma from an accredited, highly recognised online school combined with their unique stories and histories allows these students a competitive advantage if they pursue higher education in the United States. support from teachers, school counsellors, and a robust athletic counselling program.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Community colleges have a rich history of serving as open-admission institutions and pioneering college access in America. Furthermore, we have utilized student focus groups to discover emerging AI tools and resources to advance our accessible learner experiences.

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Film Director Joins Spelman Faculty as Director of Documentary Filmmaking

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Put another way, I want to produce and empower a legion of Black women storytellers.” in American history and public history management from the University of California, Riverside, and a M.S. We are bombarded with media, so to have the ability to not only be subject to it, but also to create it, is powerful.

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From Small-Town Roots to National Honor: SC Native Receives State's Highest Award

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Moore follows in the footsteps of other legendary leaders from South Carolina whove received the honor, many of whom broke down racial barriers throughout history, paving the way for him and others to succeed. Moore said that its not lost on him that hes in the tradition of a long line of change makers.

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Understanding Academic Exile After the 2024 Election

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For many of us whose work or lived experiences connect race, gender, history, or sexuality, within education, exile is less about leaving and more about staying in a space where we know we’re not fully welcome. I’d argue that exile, in this sense, can bring out our best work, and history backs this up.

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Black History Month: The Role of Higher Education in Black Activism

Insight Into Diversity

Throughout its history, higher education in the U.S. Although Black History Month was federally designated in 1986, similar weekly and monthly celebrations had already existed for more than 50 years. Throughout history, some activists who were for Black liberation found their homes in the academy.”.

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We believe this project will have a profound impact on student success and well-being, empowering them to focus on their education and future.” Jakes Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, the first graduate program the school’s history. The college has also partnered with the Jakes Divinity School since 2023 to offer a T.D.

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