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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Immediately, Dayshawn and I went into planning, says Jackson, Eight years later, Compton College is breaking ground on a 250+ bed housing facility, becoming the first community college in Los Angeles County to offer campus housing to its students. Louden believes now, more than ever, that Comptons faith in humanity is one of its superpowers.

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Remembering Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint: A Pioneer for Diversity in Medicine and Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 1965, he moved to Jackson, Mississippi, to serve as southern field director of the Medical Committee for Human Rights. For two years, he provided medical care to civil rights workers and worked to desegregate healthcare facilities throughout the South. His influence extended beyond Harvard.

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The Heart of Recruitment: Why Human Connection Matters Most in College Recruitment

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But amidst the noise of online content and digital campaigns, it’s the human touch that truly resonates with prospective students and their families. Seeing facilities, meeting faculty, and getting a feel for the campus vibe help families assess fit and boost confidence in their decisions. How many plan to borrow?

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Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status

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Department of Defense University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) in the nation, focusing on tactical autonomy, human-machine teaming, and artificial intelligence through its Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy. For example, Howard hosts one of only fifteen U.S.

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Colleges Create Spaces to Support Student Veterans

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The facility features a dog park for service animals, quiet spaces, and access to academic advising and counseling. The expanded facility serves as a hub for student veterans and ROTC members, fostering social and academic engagement. University of Wisconsin–Madison is expanding support for military-affiliated students.

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Dubai’s growing student population fuels TNE expansion

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By 2040, were anticipating that we will more than double enrolment in higher education, Nitesh Sughnani, director of university ratings at Dubais Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) told delegates. They had access to world class facilities and were able to slowly grow from a small size, said Sughnani.

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Transforming Education in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities

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I echo the sentiments of computer scientist Professor Argamon, who views AI as a technology that can make education more human-centred rather than replacing teachers. To excel as a teacher today, one must possess not only subject expertise but also advanced pedagogical skills and the ability to stay current with emerging trends.

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