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Columbia College Chicago Names Dr. Shantay N. Bolton as First Woman of Color President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The college cites Disney, Apple, Warner Brothers, NBC, and CBS as the top five creative employers of its alumni. I plan to build on Columbia's unique creative culture and strengthen connections to industry and the civic community at a time when creativity is widely viewed by employers as one of the most sought-after skills."

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College Degree Still a Great Return On Investment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than 99% of our Trine alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. No doubt some of this stems from continuing efforts of Trine University and other institutions to provide programming that equips our graduates with the skills needed in business and industry. The most recent reports from the U.S.

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Augusta Tech President Named Sole Finalist to Lead Savannah State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I look forward to working with the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater Savannah community to continue the legacy of the state's first public HBCU." His experience at Augusta Tech, where he implemented innovative programs and strengthened ties with local industry, suggests a similar approach may be forthcoming at Savannah State.

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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 Connect Team at Hamilton College in New York serves as a bridge between students and graduates working in various industries. In total, the Connect Team reaches between 250 to 300 alumni annually through its programming and work.

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From Controllers to Careers: Using Esports to Develop Tech Skills in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Higher education institutions are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping students with practical, job-ready skills to meet industry demands given the rapidly evolving landscape of the tech economy. One innovative strategy is the integration of esports programs within higher education settings.

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Meet with MIT Alumni to Explore Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences

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Curious about the different paths MIT alumni have taken in these fields after graduation? The upcoming Careers in Medicine & Life Sciences Alumni Speed Networking event is your chance to connect with professionals who’ve navigated these fields and gain firsthand insights into their career journeys. Alumni You’ll Meet !

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Developing Leaders

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Isabel Mendoza appreciates industrial organizational psychology’s use of data to support practices in the workplace. student in industrial organizational psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). “It student in industrial organizational psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).