Mon.Apr 07, 2025

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Bridging Communities and Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Roshaunda Breeden Dr. Roshaunda Breeden never expected to become a faculty member at North Carolina State University (NC State), the very same institution where her journey in higher education began. When Breeden first arrived on campus, she was searching for a sense of belonging and found that and more as she navigated toward a calling to transform student affairs, advance equity, and reimagine the relationship between universities and Black communities.

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writing with research partners part two

Patter by Pat Thomson

Im generally concerned about writing with partners. Thats because the power to say what is important, to name and to categorise, to summarise and to draw out implications, happens in writing. And in the writing, power can revert back to academic researchers. Despite our best intentions. In some situations where researchers do all of the writing, research partners may not be listed as authors on a research publication at all.

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How to Make College More Affordable: Why Early Financial Aid Planning Matters

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

The idea of college can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s the next big step in your educational journey, but theres one big thing that might cause some stress for you and your family: how to afford it. College costs can quickly add up, and without proper planning, it can feel like a financial mountain to climb. With some smart moves now – as a junior in high school, you can make the whole process more manageable and less stressful later.