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Marquette University Receives $1.25 Million to Bolster Prison Education Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marquette University recently received over a million dollars from the Mellon Foundation to further energize and grow its prison education program. The program is headed by two organizations housed within Marquette’s Center for Urban Research, Teaching, & Outreach (CURTO).

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Michigan Launches New Education Department, Consolidates Education Programs

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The state of Michigan has launched a new education department, which aims to consolidate early childhood and post-secondary education programs, the Detroit Free Press reported. Gretchen Whitmer ABC News The Michigan Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) department – created by Michigan Gov.

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Mellon Foundation to Award Over $5 Million to Expand Prison Education Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Mellon Foundation will award over $5 million to seven institutions to expand higher education opportunities and resources for those in carceral environments. Postsecondary educational programs in prisons have been shown to be beneficial to families and communities.

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Incarcerated Students in Northwestern Prison Education Program Earn Bachelor's Degrees

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students from the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP) have attained bachelor’s degrees, the first time in U.S. Dr. Jennifer Lackey Northwestern University The prisoners – they engaged in the program from inside Stateville Correctional Center in Illinois – were celebrated at a Nov. Juliana Stratton.“The

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Black Billionaire to Launch Investment Education Program for HBCU and MSI Students

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Smith The billionaire – who acquired his wealth through the private equity industry – aims to educate HBCU and minority serving institutions (MSIs) students on financial wellness through his Student Investment Program. The program begins next year, with more than 43 schools participating.

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10 U.S. Universities Selected to Advance Systemic Change in Doctoral STEM Education

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Sloan Foundation has announced the recipients of 10 seed grants to launch its Sloan Centers for Systemic Change (SCSC) initiative to transform their doctoral education programs in STEM fields. We know that we can make graduate education in STEM better for everyone,” said Dr. Adam Falk, president of the Alfred P. The Alfred P.

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Report: Work Remains to Ensure Postsecondary Education Access in Prison

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Each state, the Bureau of Prisons, and Puerto Rico now have a process in place for assessing prison education programs proposals from colleges, according to a report released by the Vera Institute of Justice. Building out quality higher education in prisons will take time but based on our findings, we’re on our way.”

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