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Admissions Counselor on the Mission of a Liberal Arts College

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The so-called “land grant” universities were established by state governments (with federal participation) expressly for the purpose of providing educational programs that would propel the economic growth of the nation. And undergraduate students are the beneficiaries of a teaching-focused institution.

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A Guide to the Federal Work-Study Program

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The federal work-study program is a government-funded program that helps undergraduate and graduate students secure part-time jobs to pay for education expenses. The money you earn from a work-study job supplements other forms of federal financial aid, such as grants and federal loans. How much can you earn from work-study?

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Fostering sense of belonging among Black undergraduate students Melissa McGuire, Ph.D., Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

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Will Your School Start Recruiting Incarcerated Students?

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EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. EAB · Will Your School Start Recruiting Incarcerated Students? So we're kind of on the frontier of Pell Grant eligibility.

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Top Bachelor’s in Data Analytics Programs

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Data analytics is a career-oriented major that equips students with tools to turn raw data into useful information. Data Structures and Algorithms : This foundational computer science course covers object oriented design as a design paradigm along with dynamic data structures such as lists, bags, queues, hash tables, trees, and stacks.

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Indiana Scholarships

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This will be awarded to high school seniors or college students who are residents of Hamilton County and intend on majoring in Horticulture. NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarships grants students various awards to those that are interested in the automotive industry. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Apply here.

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How to Get Into Brown University: Strategies and Essays That Worked

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This creates an atmosphere for innovative contributions to research, entrepreneurship, art, and social activism alongside the academic pursuits of a standard undergraduate education. Outside the classroom, the university emphasizes an action-oriented approach to learning, encouraging research and hands-on experience.