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$25M Foundation Grant Promotes Internships Among Humanities Majors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By creating new internship courses, Fresno State will embed career preparation into the curriculum and transform student perspectives around the study of the humanities. The University of Missouri - Kansas City plans to launch the Mellon Humanities Internship program and institutionalize humanities students’ access to work experiences.

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Grassroots Push for Computer Science Education Gears Up

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We sought to combine Randy’s knowledge of computer science from an academic perspective and its practical application in the economy with my experience facilitating many partnerships between K-12 schools, higher education institutions, corporations, and non-profit entities.

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Furman University and 14 Others Collectively Awarded $8.625 Million to Improve Inclusion for STEM Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Furman’s cohort – LCC1 – will facilitate faculty training in values of equity, social justice, and inclusive pedagogy; elevate student voices; improve the student experience; and engage faculty, staff, and students in making sustainable changes to introductory course curriculum.

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Enhancing Degree Pathways by Integrating Industry-Recognized Credentials

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By strategically designing educational trajectories that facilitate the attainment of high-value industry certifications, educational institutions empower individuals to access lucrative employment opportunities and significantly enhance their employability prospects.

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Simple Ways to Bring Mental Health Conversations to Your School This Year

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For those eager to increase knowledge about mental health … download the Active Minds Peer-Powered Mental Health Curriculum for High Schools for free today! The curriculum contains thirteen discussion guides rooted in mental health literacy and social-emotional development.

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University of Miami Computer Science Student Fuels “Accelerate Tech” Pilot Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Davenport, a freshman computer science major from Washington Township, New Jersey is the first facilitator for a new computer science “Accelerate Tech” pilot program that has been incorporated into the Saturday school programming at Earlington Heights Elementary School. Not everyone knows or understands that.

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Inspiring Tech Context

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Marcus Bright The meaning that context provides can make a critical difference in tech educational curriculum like computer science. This context gives relevance to curriculum and study that may otherwise seem disconnected. Dr. Marcus Bright is a scholar and social impact facilitator. .