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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. Jackson did that by co-founding the Black Student Union. A dean at MIT suggested she look at some industrial research labs.

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The Changing Face of Higher Ed Part 4: Student Issues

The Change Leader, Inc.

These types of tools will reinforce that higher education institutions need to be mindful of industry needs and standards in their curricular and programmatic decisions. Gizmodo reports that the university is tracking the swipes of freshmen ID cards as a way to determine if these students are at risk of dropping out.