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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

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The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. in the past year, significant gaps remain. in the past year, significant gaps remain.

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Women’s Wrestling Aims At 2026 NCAA Championship Status

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Women’s wrestling may become the 91st NCAA championship sport in 2026. Second, as the recommendation also includes establishing a Women's Wrestling Committee, which would begin its work in January 2025, to allow time to prepare for a championship in winter 2026. The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics voted at its Feb.

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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

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During her tenure, she championed diversity initiatives for both faculty and students, working to address historical representation gaps at the college. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

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Boston College Names Father Jack Butler as 26th President

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when he steps down in summer 2026. In his current role as vice president, Butler oversees all programs promoting BC's Jesuit and Catholic heritage, including Campus Ministry, the Center for Student Formation, and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center. "Jack" Butler, S.J. premier Jesuit institutions. Leahy, S.J.,

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Generation Hope Offers National Certification to Recognize Student Parent Support Efforts

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Generation Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting student parents, has recently created a new three-year national certification to recognize and highlight institutions actively and effectively working towards success for this population. student parents. Willis, who was a student parent herself.

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

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Williams was raised Catholic and attended private institutions—he was often the only Black student in his class, or one of the few. He became what he calls “a student for everybody.” “I It’s why, in his late twenties, he chose to volunteer at Georgia State University (GSU), speaking to young college students about his successes.

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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

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The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.