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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Others in his native Pearidge community of Canton, Georgia, mentored, encouraged, and bestowed in him a tenacity that guided him through college and global, cross-cultural experiences into his career as a professor. McMickens completed his bachelor’s degrees in sales and marketing and business administration from Tuskegee University.

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The Right Formula

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Mentors:  Candace Lawrence, PhD (Xavier University of Louisiana); Timothy Glass, Ph.D. Part of the fellowship involved mentoring three undergraduate researchers, assisting them in designing experiments and teaching them synthetic techniques.

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Melvin C. Terrell Scholars Dive into Research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“I think it’s because I’m a first-generation student from a low-income area,” said the master’s candidate in educational leadership at the California State University, Fullerton College of Education. “I I didn’t really have a lot of mentors growing up who were in higher ed or had any idea what research was.

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Mizzou Grad Student Aspires to Inspire the Underrepresented in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“My research involves making fluorescent sensors to detect changes in blood pH,” he said of his fellowship from the National Institutes of Health-Initiative for Maximizing Student Development. It can be really good for helping people who have conditions like COPD or diabetes, or certain neurological conditions,” he said.

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Class to Career: Essential Soft Skills Every College Student Needs

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While the idea initially met plenty of resistance, we implemented the student-run kiosk after two years, and it worked like a charm. The students developed crucial communication skills and learned to juggle multiple responsibilities. Access to a mentor to help them grow and develop can be pivotal.

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Achieving Better Results: The Benefits of Private Tutoring for IB Preparation

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They also help students develop effective study skills, time management techniques, and test-taking strategies. Support Beyond Academics Private tutors often become mentors and offer emotional support to students during the challenging IB program.

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Rising higher ed leaders tackle campus challenges in EAB’s fellowship

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Improve student persistence toward college and toward graduation by: Incentivizing faculty to engage in student advising and mentoring Encouraging students to develop a college-going mindset Offering completion and retention grants Making sure the right students and mentors are getting into peer mentoring programs Encourage lifelong learning through: (..)