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UC Irvine to Launch Pre-Health Professional Development Program to Support Students from Underserved Communities

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of California, Irvine, will launch an interdisciplinary, pre-health professional development program, which aims to support students from underserved communities interested in healthcare careers. Dr. Belinda Campos UC PRIME Pre-Health Pathways (UCPPP) – it is receiving funding from a five-year, $3.6

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Spring 2025 Graduate Student Mentoring Circles

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Looking to Connect with MIT Alumni? Are you hoping to get real-world career advice from MIT alumni this spring? Youll have the chance to connect directly with MIT alumni mentors who bring diverse perspectives and valuable insights from across industries. Join Spring 2025 Graduate Student Mentoring Circles! Whats in it for you?

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2020, Mantella created a network of racial equity advisors focused on the experiences of Black staff, faculty, students, and alumni. These include professional development, creating leadership opportunities and making sure that the climate on campus creates a sense of belonging and acceptance for all.

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Learning to become a medical interpreter

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This scenario is common in hospitals and healthcare centers across Massachusetts and the US. It is also a familiar reality for many in the MIT community who grew up helping immigrant family members navigate the intimidating world of American healthcare and medical culture. These courses typically cost around $900.)

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Infinite Careers Alumni Speakers Series returns for its 6th year

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The Infinite Careers Alumni Speakers Series is back! This is the 6th year of the series, which is a collaboration between Career Advising & Professional Development and the MIT Alumni Association to help students explore career paths and the non-linearity of career decision making.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We have supported Latinx faculty in continuing professional development through HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities),” says CSULB President Dr. Jane Close Conoley. “We Many of those move to healthcare providers that deliver care in Spanish.” We offer faculty workshops on culturally sensitive teaching.”

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How Post University’s Career Readiness Model Can Help Not-For-Profit Universities and Graduates: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 172 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Camille Dumont

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Director Camille Dumont of the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) about how she aligned career services with academia at Post University to better prepare students for the workforce. CCPD has programs where employers or alumni talk to students on campus.