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New Scholarship Program for Nontraditional Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This program is designed to support nontraditional students who are working on a degree. Older students often manage a variety of unique challenges while working toward their educational goals, and these scholarships are meant to make the pursuit of their degrees and dreams a little easier.” Dr. Joscelyne M.

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National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This institute will seek to close the academic barriers that marginalized and nontraditional students face in higher education. Our mission is to deliver accessible, world-class student experiences by providing quality programs and services that ensure student success through meaningful learning," said Stewart. "We

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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report suggests that colleges and universities seeking to increase the number of nontraditional students pause and consider if their programs are designed to reach and serve students impacted by the criminal justice system. Ruth Delaney, director of the Unlocking Potential initiative at the Vera Institute of Justice.

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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students

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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students. the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico!

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Hybrid Learning Connects More Students With Opportunity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The 22 colleges and 88 campuses within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), and four-year North Carolina Central University (NCCU) have continued to embrace technology as a tool to improve and expand educational opportunities, especially for nontraditional students, through the creation of hyflex or hybrid courses.

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Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity 

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Latest News & Impact Click to view the page: Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity Blog Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity by Tommy Walls Click to view the page: From Port-au-Prince to Policy: A TRIO Upward Bound Journey of Service and Success Faces of TRIO From Port-au-Prince to Policy: A TRIO (..)

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Transfer Advocate Blog, Issue 26

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Missouri State News Celebrate Nontraditional Student Week and National First-Generation College Student Week! November 4-8 is Nontraditional Student Week and National First-Generation College Student Week! Take part in the Nontraditional Student Celebration on November 6!