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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Muhammad, a cybersecurity engineering major, is the youngest first year student in the schools history. The universitys impact on Baltimore has grown through initiatives that connect academic expertise with community needs, from health services to educational outreach. Coppin was always my first choice, says Muhammad.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Positions such as data scientists, medical and health service managers, physician assistants, and epidemiologists highlight the immense potential need for students entering these fields. Programs such as MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) and STEM honors programs provide recognition and a sense of community.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Associate Engineering Program at Wright College (EPW) Part of the City Colleges of Chicago, Wright College is home to an engineering cohort program that has grown from nine students at its inception to 550 today. Espiritu says EPW creates a sense of belonging in the engineering program and in the profession.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Michael Gutierrez “We believe that Hartnell College is an engine for economic vitality in our region and for students to move from poverty to prosperity,” says Michael Gutierrez, superintendent/president of Hartnell. “In Among the expanded resources are mental health services, food security initiatives and tailored educational pathways.

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Addressing Massive Disproportionality in Youth Arrests Should Not Be Option

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By embedding mental health counseling within early intervention programs, underlying mental health issues can be identified and addressed, reducing the likelihood of negative coping mechanisms or engagement in illegal activities. Prioritizing access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.)

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Three from MIT named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars

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Abigail Abbie Schipper 24 Originally from Portland, Oregon, Schipper graduated from MIT with a BS in mechanical engineering and a minor in biology. During a summer internship at the University College London Collaborative Center for Inclusion Health, she worked with the U.K.s

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Applicants have spoken. Will colleges listen? 

University Business

Equally important is creating a supportive campus environment with resources for student success including campus engagement, tutoring, mentor programs, career services and physical and mental health services. Institutions should also consider how they are presenting students and alumni on their websites.