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Are you interested in attending graduate school at Northeastern? Stay tuned for our #MLKMondays series, where we highlight old and new MLK fellows. Read below to see how the fellowship has impacted one of our Fall ‘23 fellows, Isaiah: “The MLK Fellowship has allowed me to focus on my studies in a way I surely would not have been able to without it. It has also given me ample opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from them all.”

If you've applied for the AFSE Fellowship and were unsucessful, we encourage you to consider applying again Each cohort is created based on balancing many factors including geographical location and industry sector, not just strength of application. Check out our FAQs here: https://lnkd.in/gPTTVcK

The Sophia team presented at #OLCAccelerate with Kevin Perrotta, Assistant Vice Provost at Strayer University! With a mission of advancing online education worldwide, OLC Accelerate is the perfect place to share the Sophia mission and the Strayer University journey with likeminded people. If you missed it, reach out if you are interested in learning how alternative credit benefits both universities and students! #OLCAccelerate2023

🌟 Reflecting on GRAUC's Strategic Milestones 🌟 As we journey through the rich history of GRAUC, we're diving into the transformative years of 2002/2003. During this period, GRAUC's strategic planning took center stage, refining our vision, mission, and goals in alignment with the GRAUC Statement of Direction. Noteworthy highlights from this period include: ✨ Advocacy for UCR Health Sciences renovation and youth sports fields enhancements, showcasing our commitment to advancing infrastructure for education and community well-being. ✨ Outlining development efforts aimed at broadening financial support for GRAUC, underscoring our dedication to sustainability and growth. ✨ Assisting UMR Advisory in supporting UMR growth and excellence, reinforcing our collaborative ethos and commitment to fostering excellence in higher education. ✨ Co-hosting the LiNK Conference on e-learning best practices, an initiative aimed at staying at the forefront of educational innovation and sharing insights with peers. ✨ The development of the prestigious "Lamp of Knowledge" award, recognizing individuals, employers, and regional organizations that champion higher education partnerships. This initiative celebrates the collaborative spirit that drives GRAUC's mission forward. These milestones represent just a glimpse into GRAUC's ongoing commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in higher education. As we continue to reflect on our journey, we remain inspired by the dedication and passion of our community. Stay tuned as we delve further into GRAUC's history and celebrate the impactful moments that have shaped our collective story. #GRAUC #HigherEducation #Collaboration #Innovation #CommunityImpact

[New] New from WUR Student Challenges: Hackathons and short challenges! The Wageningen Student Challenges easily take up half a year of students’ time. The challenges are of a considerable scale and open to teams from all over the world. Because this amount of time is too much for some students, two shorter challenges will be developed. The first is to start in the spring. Read all about it: If you had to start a student challenge today, would you choose a short or a long challenge?

ATTENTION: TO all Uconn Students.. I am Currently in the process of joining the (CCEI Summer Fellowship). the Connecticut center for Entrepreneurship. In order to participate I need to have a current student enrolled at Uconn. I am a past student and have not been there since 2020. In the process You will get to network with 10 other teams building and scaling businesses, each team will can have up to 5 people. I myself will be leading in this venture. It can be any study or degree that you are in, mechanical, finance, biology, computer science, Any. Also the amount of connections with venture capitalist, angel investors that we will meet along the way will also help for future opportunities. I can not tell you how hard it is to convince , let alone meet investors. these things take time and with the CCEI you will immediately get introductions. This also comes with introductions to other top fellowships around the country , including the THIEL Fellowship. Message me if you have any questions or interest in this venture. The world is about connections. It's about opening doors and world of possibility. cheers.

✨✨ I am thrilled to share that I have successfully completed the Leading From the Middle to Further Equity & Student Success certificate program from Antioch University! 📜✨ We met for six weeks. I had the incredible opportunity to dive deep into transformative practices and strategies aimed at enhancing equity and student success. Here are my top three takeaways: 🌍 Embracing Inclusive Leadership: Learned how to foster an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported, leading to a more dynamic and equitable learning community. 📈 Data-Driven Decision Making: Gained insights into leveraging data to identify equity gaps and implement targeted interventions that promote student success and retention. 🤝 Building Collaborative Networks: Explored the power of collaboration and partnerships across various stakeholders to create a unified approach towards advancing equity and student achievement. This program has equipped me with the tools and knowledge to lead with empathy, drive systemic change, and champion student success from the middle. I am excited to apply these learnings and make a positive impact at USC Upstate and in the Office of Career Management! 🖤💚 🖤💚 Special thanks to Jon Wergin, Dr. Bennie Harris, Dr. Kim Purdy, Hannah Terpack, and Antonio J. McClintock (Tony). 🖤💚 #USCUpstate #AntiochUniversity #Leadership #Equity #StudentSuccess #ContinuousLearning #ProudGraduate

📊 The A-F Accountability System provides valuable insights into our campuses and districts, but it's not just about the grade - it's about continuous improvement! 🌟 Join us for an interactive session where we delve into the specifics: What areas do you want to enhance? 💡 What actionable steps can you take to drive positive change? 🚀 Let's brainstorm together and envision how these improvements can manifest on your campus, creating a brighter future for our students! Don't miss out on this opportunity to strategize for success! 🎓 👉Registration for summer conferences: https://bit.ly/43ENhb1 #ContinuousImprovement #AFAccountability #BrighterFuture #Region 7ESC

🌟 Interested in scaling peer tutoring to achieve your #studentsuccess goals? 🚀 Connect with a member of our team at Knack to learn more about our proven wraparound approach! 📚 Our model is designed to better reach, engage, and retain students. If you're attending NSSC, don't forget to stop by our booth! 🎓 #PeerTutoring #Education #NSSC2024

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧? 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐲: This week, I'm fully immersed in some exciting and enriching activities: ➡️ Research Summer School at BCU: Gaining valuable insights and knowledge every week. ➡️ Hatchery at BCU: Engaging with innovative minds and learning entrepreneurial skills. ➡️ Master's Dissertation: Dedicating time to advance my research and contribute to my field. ➡️ Learning New Tech Skills: Expanding my expertise in the latest big tech developments. Staying busy and focused on growth! 🚀 #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousLearning #BigTech #Research #Innovation #HigherEducation