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“Too good to be true” – the young Africans receiving international scholarships

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So when he received a fully-funded scholarship to study over 3,000 miles away at the University of Edinburgh, he couldn’t believe it – and, at first, his family didn’t. “My Ngwambe is one of the nearly 45,000 young Africans who has received a scholarship from the Mastercard Foundation. “I My mum thought it was a scam,” he laughs. “It

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. Scholarships targeting specific demographics, such as first-generation students or those from low-income backgrounds, can help bridge the gap.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Assistive Technologies: Integrating assistive technologies, such as screen readers and speech-to-text tools, can enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. Scholarships targeting specific demographics, such as first-generation students or those from low-income backgrounds, can help bridge the gap.

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TMCF and Hennessy Announce Fifth Cohort of Hennessy Fellows Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and alcohol company Hennessy have announced the fifth cohort of the Hennessy Fellows Program , which aims to prepare the next generation of Black leaders via financial assistance, training, and professional development. D, Information Technology William Gaspard, Jr.

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2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award Winners

Insight Into Diversity

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award winners are recognized for their exemplary and innovative initiatives designed to recruit and retain underrepresented individuals in science, technology, engineering, and math. Read about them here. MS in Business Analytics – STEM-designated Adelphi University Robert B.

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How to Ask Your Employer to Pay for Your Degree

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However, you may still be able to approach your employer and see if they’re open to paying for a portion of your degree as part of your professional development. For example, if you are a software developer working in the financial technology sector, your employer may not be open to funding an art history degree.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is necessary but must include intentional and proactive scholarship and resources on racial identity development. An understanding of racial identity development and pride must be included in all SEL discussions and curricula; and in coursework and professional development. internships). “Out with the old.

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