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UT Dallas Closes New Office, Lays Off Employees to Further Comply With Anti-DEI Law

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The university is closing its Office of Campus Resources and Support (OCRS) to comply with Texas' anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation SB 17, which has been signed into law. It banned DEI offices , hiring preferences, enrollment training, and student benefits based on race or ethnicity. The bill's author, state Sen.

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Morehouse Alum Donates $2.5 Million for Scholarship to Help Juniors, Seniors Graduate

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Jones says the scholarship was inspired by the financial challenges he experienced as a first-generation college student. The “Finishing Well” Scholarship will benefit juniors and seniors at the liberal arts college who need help paying for their education in their final years there and accessing the resources they need to finish college.

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College Programs for Students With Intellectual Disabilities Grow With Little Oversight

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Many flagship universities have added credential programs specifically for students with intellectual disabilities. Long-running programs have proven to be successful in helping these students secure higher-earning jobs. It's for others to view people with disabilities as contributing members of society, too."

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Engage dual enrollment families to enroll and retain more students

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The number of high school students taking college courses jumped over 20% between Fall 2021 and Fall 2023, according to the latest NSC Research Center data. One study shows that high schoolers now comprise nearly 1 in 5 community college students ! Dual enrollment programs are on the rise. The best part?

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

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Nearly every week a student or two will ask me if they should disclose learning differences on the college application. Generally speaking, students don’t want to give a college any reason to generate any preconceived notions about them. Other students, however, see good reason for to disclose learning differences.

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Student Portal Best Practices for Schools to Follow

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Reading Time: 9 minutes From nurturing leads to streamlining communication with current and prospective students, student portals are one of the main tools used today to enhance educational institutions’ overall efficiency and effectiveness. But what makes a good student portal? So, what is a student portal ?

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Emory Launches Graduate Business Degree for Veterans, Active-Duty Military

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In addition to featuring MBA core courses, the program will bring a heavy focus to helping military personnel transfer to civilian careers in business and match students with mentors who are also veterans. Students who are veterans are often older, married, and employed, and come from all branches of the military.