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Marist College Announces Historic Transition to University Status

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Marist College, the private school in Poughkeepsie, New York, has announced it will become Marist University effective later this month, marking a significant milestone in its nearly century-long history. The timing of the transition is particularly meaningful as Marist approaches its centennial in 2029. President Dr. Kevin C.

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Generation Hope to Reach 3 Million Parenting Students by 2029

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s why she and the board of directors at Generation Hope have decided on an ambitious five-year plan that will expand its work and impact over three million parenting students by 2029. Dr. DeRionne Pollard, president of Nevada State University and Generation Hope Board Member.

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Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson Lauded at Dr. John Hope Franklin Reception

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hrabowski, III, the former president of University of Maryland Baltimore County and 2021 recipient of the Dr. John Franklin Award. Photos of previous winners and trailblazers, including the late Congressman John Lewis, author Maya Angelou, and Dr. Franklin and on behalf of ACE, and truly from my heart. Congratulations.”

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jackson, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, had a sorority sister drive her to the airport following a visit to Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. During graduate school, she attended a summer program at the University of Colorado Boulder where she met a distinguished theoretical physicist from Bell Labs.

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The Financial Impact of College Closures

College Planners of America

Smaller Candidate Pool: From 2025 to 2029, college enrollments are predicted to fall by more than 15% due to a smaller college-age population. Lower Return on Investment: 99.5 million Americans have a bachelor’s degree or higher, yet 73% of them have a job unrelated to their major.

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The Financial Impact of College Closures

College Planners of America

Smaller Candidate Pool: From 2025 to 2029, college enrollments are predicted to fall by more than 15% due to a smaller college-age population. Lower Return on Investment: 99.5 million Americans have a bachelor’s degree or higher, yet 73% of them have a job unrelated to their major.

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Omnibus Bill Offers Financial Boosts, Compromises

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One such compromise involved the Pell Grant, which President Biden had proposed increasing by over $2,000, part of a plan to double the maximum award by 2029. One such compromise involved the Pell Grant, which President Biden had proposed increasing by over $2,000, part of a plan to double the maximum award by 2029.