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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

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Since Apple introduced Siri, its voice-controlled software, in October 2011, consumers have begun normalizing interactions with narrow AI. Community Colleges Are Well Positioned Historically, equity and inclusion in higher education have been shaped by various legislation and milestones that improved learner access in America.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

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The center serves as a one-stop destination where students can access tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, and various support services designed to help them navigate their academic journey successfully. This past fall, Coppin welcomed Wes Muhammad, a 14-year-old from Baltimore into its largest freshmen class since 2011.

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How Colleges Across the Nation are Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Clarence Vaughn,director of the Office of Access and Community Connections at UT and a member of the MLK commission, said that the partnership not only increases student participation at the events, but also gives residents in the surrounding community the opportunity to support the university and visit campus.

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restore Subsidized Graduate Student Loans

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have introduced bicameral legislation to restore graduate students' access to subsidized federal loans, a benefit eliminated more than a decade ago that advocates say has created barriers to advanced education for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Senator Alex Padilla Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)

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Leading With Purpose: Reflections on My Journey and Tenure at HACC

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When I assumed the presidency of HACC in 2011, I was entrusted with guiding our beloved institution through a period of profound transformation. The challenges were many, including navigating a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic.

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AccessLex Provides Update to Legal Education Data Deck in New Release

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While we've seen incremental improvements in some areas, the data clearly indicates that significant work remains to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all aspiring lawyers." Similarly, the percentage of entering law students receiving conditional scholarships reached its lowest point since 2011, at 19% of all matriculants.

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What Should Schools Prioritize to Support Youth Mental Health? Priority #2: Provide Training and Wellness Centers

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Research shows that psychoeducation increases help-seeking ( Cusimano & Sameem, 2011 ) and reduces suicidal behaviors ( Wasserman et al. Stay tuned for our next blog in the series: Addressing the most common barriers to mental health services: Referrals, stigma, and lack of access