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Making Equity a Priority

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In 2005 — long before Curry took the helm — the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges revoked the school’s accreditation because of financial instability. In collaboration with the Los Angeles County Food Bank, Compton College offers a mobile food pantry. It was a devastating blow to the college.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. We believe in absolutely helping them actualize their goals and vice versa.”

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

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Ascendium Education Group is committed to making education and training beyond high school a reality for more people.

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Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline

The University Innovation Alliance

This entrepreneurial collaboration grew from Dr. Elaine Collins’ course Success for Transfer Students. In 2005, she became the Chief People Officer, overseeing staff growth from 200 to over 2500 staff members. What are you doing? Why have you never talked to the university? We think you're onto something.’ Before joining TFA, Ms.

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Technology Partnerships and Higher Education

The University Innovation Alliance

Prior to starting AdmitHub, Drew founded Signet Education (an educational consulting company specializing in tutoring, test preparation, and admissions consultation) and the FinalsClub Foundation (a collaborative online learning environment enabling the free dissemination of high-quality academic content).