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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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Georgia State Prep Program Seeks to Retain Local Teachers

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development is expected to support the professional development of 270 metro Atlanta educators over three years. The college is expected to support the professional development of 270 educators over the three-year project.

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MIT named a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students for sixth consecutive year

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11 MIT undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni were selected for Fulbright awards for academic year 2024-25, and two other students were offered awards but declined them to pursue other opportunities. MIT students and alumni interested in applying to the Fulbright U.S. The Fulbright Program is the U.S.

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Cultivating a Culture of ‘Servingness:’ Institutional Considerations for Emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For instance, partnerships with local community organizations can provide leadership development, internships, and scholarships tailored to Latine learners, while fostering a connection to space and place and bolstering a learner’s sense of belonging. Alumni involvement offers current learners valuable insights and networking opportunities.

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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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Co-creating a more sustainable framework for professional development for our UG students

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Photo of PALS training day Back in January 2018, a group of staff and students in the Business School got their collective heads around the table to address the problem: ‘How can we get our UG students to engage more in their personal and professional development?’

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Dougherty Family College’s Investment in Student Success Pays Off

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course. We’re very blessed to have a strong, committed, and dedicated alumni board.” Staff were everywhere. Resources were everywhere,” said Jalyn A.

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