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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They see if their parents have enough money to pay rent, buy food and clothes and put gas in their cars. Originally established to exclude certain populations of students, legacy admissions provides a significant boost to children of ultrawealthy families who apply to elite institutions.

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Let’s Partner with Agriculture to Address Food Insecurity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In Stephanie Land’s brave and important new book CLASS ( a follow-up to her memoir MAID , the basis for an award-winning Netflix series) she explains that even though she knew a college degree was the best chance she and her 6-year-old daughter had of escaping poverty, being deprived of food made it nearly impossible. The U.S.D.A.

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The Educator’s Guide to Self-Care in Uncertain Times

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Last year, the National Library of Medicine released a study on the impact of human consumption of ultra-processed foods. Last year, the National Library of Medicine released a study on the impact of human consumption of ultra-processed foods. Be intentional about what you consume. At the top of 2025, the U.S.

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20 Winter-Inspired Service-Learning Project Ideas for High School Students

Experiential Learning Depot

A warm and safe place to live with hot food on the table is non-negotiable. Holiday Food Drive Have your students organize a food drive to collect non-perishable items and deliver them to local food banks or shelters to support families in need. Winter can be harsh, challenging, draining, and even depressing.

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Student Spotlight: Abby’s Fall Semester In Florence, Italy 

AIFS Abroad

My four classes were all in one building, on one floor, with a library and study space right nearby. She goes on to discuss how she adjusted to her hands-on classes in Florence : The biggest adjustment was the hands-on nature of two of my classes, Food Culture in Italy and Palaces and Villas.

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Perks of Living Near Downtown Holland

Hope College Network

Coffee and Food! Most of the time I head downtown, I’m either picking up food or going to sit at one of my favorite coffee shops. Food-wise, there’s plenty of pubs or sports bars (New Holland and Hopcat, for example) that many enjoy. This summer, I’m continuing to live and work on campus.

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Remembering Professor Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. (1952-2023)

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Last fall, the Ogletree family donated papers from Ogletree’s career to the Harvard Law School Library, which will make them available on a rolling basis over the next 3 years. When he provided refreshments at Harvard Law School, it would be from a local soul food restaurant. race riots. I'm from Kentucky. I liked that.