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Remembering Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint: A Pioneer for Diversity in Medicine and Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The award acknowledged his groundbreaking work in creating pathways for underrepresented students in medicine and his broader influence on American society through his writing, media consulting, and public advocacy. Dr. George Q. Jackson to advance educational opportunities and economic empowerment for Black communities.

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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The event offered pro-bono legal consultations and support from community organizations providing social services, health care, financial services, and employment. On an unseasonably warm November weekend, people gathered on campus for a record clearing and expungement clinic organized by the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation.

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Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions

Great College Advice

If you need assistance in the college admissions process, please contact us for a complimentary consultation. At Great College Advice, we provide personalized college consulting focused on helping make the process of preparing, selecting, and applying to college more successful, less stressful, and more fun.

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Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?

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Need Help with the College Admissions Process? If you’re ready to start the college admissions journey, please contact us for a complimentary consultation.

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Success Program Launch: Student-Led Sports Consulting Agency

Confessions of a Community College Dean

decided to bring experiential learning in sports management to campus and founded the Gonzaga Sport Consulting Group. For many students, working for their dream company after graduation can feel like a distant goal. One sophomore at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash.,

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Cultivating Tomorrow’s HBCU Leaders: The H.E.L.F. Foundation Effect

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The impact has yielded outstanding dividends, with cohort members hiring each other, publishing together, starting consultancies together and encouraging each other to go on to complete their Ph.Ds. Once an individual becomes a H.E.L.F. fellow, they’re tied into the broad HBCU network that the Foundation has to offer.

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Financial Aid Timeline for High School Seniors

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Your counselor is a resource that you can consult for all kinds of things, and they may know of scholarships that you can apply for that haven’t crossed your radar. Reach out today to learn more by scheduling a complimentary consultation. Keep Your Counselor in the Loop Talk to your high school guidance counselor about financial aid.