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First-in-the-State Tribal Health Program Finds Home at Cal Poly Humboldt

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California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) is teaming up with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Medicine to address one burden affecting the ability to deliver quality, culturally sensitive healthcare to Native populations — the shortage of medical professionals in AI/AN communities.

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Georgia State University Creates Program for Black Women in Tech

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Georgia State University (GSU) is creating a program to help Black women majoring in computer science and information systems. According to a 2018 study , researchers have looked to understand why many Black women may feel "they do not belong" in computing, examining the "unique experiences" they face of being Black and being a woman.

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Understanding the College Planning Needs and Perceptions of Low-Income Families

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Studies such as the World Economic Forum’s 2018 report found that it can take upwards of five generations for those born in low-income families in the United States to approach the mean family income. Older studies have supported the notion that a child’s economic position is influenced by the economic position of their parents.

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Proposed Bill Would Allow Certain California Community Colleges to Offer 4-Year Nursing Degrees

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California Community Colleges' nursing programs make up more than half of the total nursing schools in the state, a 2022 report says. In 2018, more than 85% of hospitals in California reported that the demand for registered nurses was greater than the available supply, according to a statement from a state senator.

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How to Write Brown's Supplement Essays 2018-2019

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Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the US, with an acceptance rate last year of 7.2%. In order to gain an edge in this highly competitive arena, you must write stand-out application essays that highlight your voice, unique story, and deep potential. Brown requires that all first-year applicants answer three essay questions.

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These 14 Colleges Are Boosting Latino/a Student Success. Here’s How.

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Since it was initiated in 2018, 39 colleges and universities have earned the Seal of Excelencia. The seal has been awarded since 2018 to recognize colleges and universities working to accelerate Latino/a student success. Excelencia in Education is a nonprofit focused on helping Latino/a students complete college. million in 2005.

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Cherokee Nation Medical School to Graduate First Class

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Oklahoma State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is the only medical school located within a reservation and in partnership with a Native American tribe. Oklahoma State University (OSU) is set to graduate the first class of medical students trained in partnership with a Native American tribe.

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