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Dr. Sylvester James Gates, Jr.: Pioneering Theoretical Physicist Bridges Mathematical Worlds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

So, Im stunned first because, quite frankly, as an African American, outside of entertainment, its very seldom that we are recognized for what we do, Gates adds. Turok says the institute is now the largest and strongest network of centres of excellence in mathematical sciences in Africa, with 3500 alumni at masters level.

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Students connect peers to alumni, industry resources

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: For students, leveraging their institution’s alumni network can be easier said than done. The team puts on dozens of events and works with hundreds of alumni who conduct interviews and writes a blog to create resources for their classmates.

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Alumni Spotlight: Niki’s Summer Abroad in Salamanca, Spain

AIFS Abroad

We recently caught up with Niki, an AIFS Alumni Ambassador and a Fairfield University student who spent a summer abroad in Salamanca for the experience of a lifetime. Getting the inside scoop from alumni about their time abroad can help inform your decision! I took 2 classes — one that was 2 hours long and one that was 1 hour long.

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Social intelligence isn't for social media managers

Campus Sonar

To demonstrate, consider how social listening is leveraged to produce social intelligence for the entertainment industry. To support TV and movie projects [ universities and colleges ], the marketing or PR department hires an agency to gather social intelligence from consumers and fans [ students, alumni, and other stakeholders ].

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Famous Graduates of Liberal Arts Colleges

Great College Advice

NOTABLE ALUMNI of ALBION COLLEGE, Albion, MI Rick Smith, ’68, Former editor-in-chief of Newsweek Stanley Kresge–founder of Kmart Cedric Dempsey–former Executive Director of the NCAA NOTABLE ALUMNI of ALLEGHENY COLLEGE, Meadville, PA Clarence Darrow – noted American lawyer in the Scopes Monkey Trials. Former U.S.

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Small College America – Profile: Whitman College

Edu Alliance Journal

Graduate outcomes at Whitman are exceptional, with nearly 70% of alumni enrolling in graduate or professional programs within five years of graduation. Students spend on housing, groceries, dining, and entertainment in town, and their families visit for events like orientation, Family Weekend, and Commencement, filling hotels and restaurants.

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AIFS in Cannes Alumni from 1970 Reunite for 51st Anniversary

AIFS Abroad

Memories are treasures and sharing them again in person is entertaining and fun. My eldest daughter worked for British Air and “won” a slot to sing at Euro-Disney for the British Air Conference’s entertainment. Becky: [I was] looking forward to our 51st reunion.  Pam: Unfortunately for me, I [attended] virtually.

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