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FAMU Deploys Independent Investigation into Donation, Announces Interim VP for University Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But the university paused moving forward after board members, alumni and others expressed reservations about the May 4 donation, which drew national attention as one of the largest ever for one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities.

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

CAPD

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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Biotech boot camp at Villanova exposes students to career paths

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Image: Villanova University took a new approach on translating major skills into career opportunities for students with its biotechnology boot camp, introducing learners to alumni and employers in a difficult-to-enter field. Alumni represented a variety of career levels, with younger graduates from the 2010s up to graduates from the 1980s.

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Launch into Spring: IAP 2025 events series for first years and sophomores

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Youll have the chance to observe meetings, conduct informational interviews, or enjoy lunch with professionals in a field of interestmany of whom are MIT alumni. Job shadows will be posted regularly, and you can apply to any that catch your eye. You can complete your job shadow during IAP or in Spring 2025.

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4,400 candidates attend the 2024 in-person Fall Career Fair 

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More than 4,400 talented students, postdocs and alumni from MIT and Harvard were able to connect with more than 180 diverse employers! It was wonderful to witness so many students, alumni, and postdocs engaging with top companies and exploring exciting career opportunities.

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Patent Law Essentials: What Scientists, Engineers & Entrepreneurs Need to Know

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We will discuss what recent developments in patent law mean for inventors, and draw examples ranging from the computer software to the pharmaceutical industries. All members of the MIT community (including alumni) are welcome, especially students and post-docs in science, engineering, and business. Lunch refreshments will be served!