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AACC Names First Woman President as Community Colleges Face Growing Workforce Demands

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Walter Bumphus, who announced his retirement earlier this year after leading AACC since 2010. As the voice of more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide, AACC advocates for institutions that provide educational access to over 10 million diverse students. Pollard's leadership credentials extend beyond her presidential roles.

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

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In 2010, In 2010, the college converted its football field into a farm. Having access to reliable, quality housing is an essential element for students so they can earn a degree, certification or improve their income and options long-term,” said Kristy Fercho, head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo.

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Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment

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Recent data from the American Institute for Boys and Men reveals a stark reality: HBCUs have experienced a 25% decrease in Black male enrollment since 2010, surpassing the 22% decline observed across all U.S. Morgan has long been a leader in providing access and opportunity for Black males seeking higher education," Wilson said.

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Report: Housing Crisis Threatens Student Parents' College Dreams

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These include expanding federal housing assistance for college students, supporting legislation for greater transparency about college costs and outcomes, and increasing access to family-friendly housing on campuses. Generation Hope, founded in 2010, has served 435 teen parents in college and celebrated nearly 200 degrees.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students. Currently, 60.1%

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Dr. LaNitra M. Berger, George Mason University

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Berger is an award-winning scholar and social justice educator who is making higher education more accessible to underrepresented students. She is an associate professor of history and art history and director of African and African American Studies at George Mason University.

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SSS with Direct IRS Access Delivers Peace of Mind for IT Professionals

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A single security breach can have severe consequences such as stolen identities, compromised social security numbers, and unauthorized access to financial information like household income or banking details. That’s why the integration between SSS and TaxStatus, which enables direct, secure IRS data access, is not just an upgrade.

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