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Meet Sophia, Your Robot Commencement Speaker

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As such, the university sought someone capable of unpacking the potential that [AI] has to change the world in various ways, Benjamin Grant, D'Youville's vice president for student affairs, told BestColleges. She's also the first robot to earn citizenship , which Saudi Arabia granted her in 2017.

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Nearly $19M in Grants Awarded to 12 Colleges to Address Teacher Shortage

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Despite more than half of public school students being students of color, only 25% of educators were teachers of color in 2018, according to the department. ED added that by awarding these funds to MSIs, the department hopes to diversify the teacher pipeline.

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Reimagining the Liberal Arts and Humanities

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A national grant program aims to reposition the liberal arts and humanities as central to the general education curriculum. From 2012-2018, the number of bachelor's degrees earned in the humanities fell by 27%. From 1987-2018, the number of associate degrees earned in the liberal arts and humanities grew by an average of 4.3%

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Maine Liberal Arts College Expands Financial Aid for Middle-Income Families

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Colby College is made up of 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. The college comprises 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. Colby College formerly capped contributions at $15,000 for families making $150,000 or less. But Colby isn't the only Maine school students can attend tuition-free.

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Average MCAT Score and Scores for Top Medical Schools

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The number of medical school enrollees has increased consistently over the past five years, jumping from 21,622 students in 2018-2019 to 22,712 in 2022-2023. However, osteopathic schools, which grant the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) Average MCAT Scores and GPAs for Applicants and Matriculants of MD-Granting Medical Schools.

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Casinos Fund Scholarships at Western Iowa Colleges

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The nonprofit sends millions in grants toward local organizations every year and has long funded scholarships at Woodbury County's colleges. Luke's College of Nursing, and Western Iowa Tech Community College each received $75,000 in scholarship funds in the latest round of grants from Missouri River Historical Development (MRHD).

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Black Gen Z Students Less Likely to Believe They’ll Be Able to Afford College

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Black students are, historically, less likely to be able to afford college and account for a disproportionate number of Pell Grant recipients and student loan borrowers. This leaves Black families and students more likely to need the assistance of grants and loans when it comes to funding their education.