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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. I thought I could make more of a difference at MIT because of its unique role in science and engineering.” regrettably, the award ceremony was cancelled in 2009.

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Successful Transitions: From Work to More Work

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Remix by Joe Arton In this post, MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems student Ire-Oluwa Adegoke, describes the challenges and rewards of returning to education after working in industry. Due to my schedule at that time, I could not join the webinar session for African students, however, I watched the recording that was sent to me.

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Capital Funding Strategies in Higher Education: How Universities Are Solving Infrastructure and Student Housing Challenges: Changing Higher Ed podcast 256 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Brent Miller of HED

The Change Leader, Inc.

About Our Podcast Guest Brent Miller is Business Leader for Higher Education at HED , one of the largest integrated architecture & engineering firms in the US. His work focuses on developing Student Life projects that integrate innovative learning spaces within the campus environment, fostering connections between people and places.

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Increase College Enrollment With These 10 Creative and Effective Strategies

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Use Inbound Marketing Practices Higher education institutions seeking creative ways to increase college enrollment should also make sure their websites follow on-page search engine optimization (SEO) best practices. They can also showcase student life and campus activities and engage with users who comment and share on the platform.

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Promoting Student & Teacher Wellness through K-12 School Design

Clark Nesxen

Similarly, but for a younger age group, the renovation and addition of Carolina Day’s Lower School created a new courtyard that is a centerpiece in student life, functioning as outdoor classroom and playground. There is a growing recognition that student learning and well-being is closely tied to the built environment.

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Tailoring Student Services to Create Career-Ready Graduates: Changing Higher Education Podcast 153 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Kevin Grubb

The Change Leader, Inc.

This includes preparing for asynchronous interviews where students complete a pre-recorded asynchronous interview. Villanova also provides networking opportunities with employers, alums, and professionals within industries students are interested in. Different industries have different rates of paid and unpaid internships.

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What would a second Trump administration mean for higher education? Summing up Project 2025 (Bryan Alexander)

Higher Education Inquirer

NOAA is “one of the main drivers of the climate change alarm industry and, as such, is harmful to future U.S. 675) Faculty, staff, and students who rely on NOAA would lose out. 98) Project 2025 would reverse certain Biden- and Obama-era human rights provisions for military academies’ faculty, staff, and students. prosperity.” (675)