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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois.

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Developing Leaders

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Isabel Mendoza appreciates industrial organizational psychology’s use of data to support practices in the workplace. student in industrial organizational psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). “It student in industrial organizational psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).

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Native American Representation in Finance Key to Sovereignty

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Native American representation in the financial industry is critical to the sovereignty of tribes and their continued economic growth. The study urged industry leaders to start acquainting young Native Americans to financial career opportunities early on, well before they enter higher education.

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How to Move Latinx Students into High-Paying Jobs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Deborah Santiago, CEO and co-founder of Excelencia in Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and success of Latinx students in higher education. DC also consciously connects with regional employers, with each president at their seven campuses becoming industry sector leads.

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An Activist-Scholar

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

a Black and Southeast Asian nonprofit organization that works with low- to no-income communities of color. Because I am interested in activism and social justice, I identify as an activist,” says Lopez, who has written and edited several books including Micro Media Industries: Hmong American Media Innovation in the Diaspora.

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North Carolina Behind in Goal for Educational Attainment; Calls for Greater Student Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MyFutureNC, a statewide, nonprofit organization led through cross-sectional collaboration, set a goal to see two million North Carolinians aged 25 to 44 attain an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by the year 2030.

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Mock Interview Nights with Alumni – Exclusive opportunity for first-years and sophomores!

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Join us for virtual mock interview sessions featuring MIT alumni who represent a variety of professional experiences and backgrounds, spanning industries such as nuclear engineering, systems design, semiconductor technology, healthcare, startup consulting, and digital media.

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