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City University of Seattle Names First Woman and Person of Color as President

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City University of Seattle (CityU) announced Thursday that Suzanne Elise Walsh has been appointed as its new president, making history as the first woman and first Suzanne Elise Walsh person of color to lead the institution in its 50-year history. Milliron, president and CEO of National University and chair of CityU's Board of Trustees.

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National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

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National University (NU) announced the launch of the Cause Research Institute (CRI), a new applied Research and Development arm that will coordinate research, scholarship, and other innovation efforts focused on social sector challenges, including education, health, human services, and criminal justice.

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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

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“There is a real urgent need to think with great care and deliberation about non-traditional students.” The goal of the report is to help professionals working in colleges, universities and postsecondary education in prison programs better understand the needs of students reentering and reintegrating after incarceration.

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Hybrid Learning Connects More Students With Opportunity

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Jessica Davis-Ganao, associate professor and chair of the criminal justice program at North Carolina Central University. These programs offer their students options to attend class in person, online, or asynchronously. Jessica Davis-Ganao had conversations with students about what might be preventing them from enrolling or persisting.

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program 

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Learn more about COE’s opportunities for students and recent alumni. LEARN MORE AND APPLY Bronson Mills, from Oregon State University, emphasized the importance of cultural immersion, noting how the experience broadened his perspective. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity 

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This prestigious accolade, COE’s highest honor, recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to educational opportunity programs and their unwavering commitment to advancing access for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. has devoted his career to advocating for TRIO students.

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Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward 

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Vela , president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Michele Minter , Princeton University vice provost for institutional equity and diversity, and Lorraine Hastings , vice president of the College Board at COE’s annual conference in New York in September. That was the message shared by Robert H.