Sat.Apr 15, 2023

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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Throughout her life and career, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson has proven to be a leader, innovator, and motivator. Following her retirement as president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in July 2022, Jackson continued to have an impact on academia, industry, and public service. Jackson was a 2009 recipient of the Dr. John Hope Franklin Award but was recognized at this year’s American Council on Education (ACE) annual meeting in Washington, D.C. — regrettably, the award ceremony was cancelled

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Relief

Student Minds

Madeleine describes the feeling of recovering from poor mental health and the relief it brings. - Madeleine Chamberlain Relief pours through my veins I feel myself becoming me again A thousand colours blended into one Fitting together like an imperfect jigsaw I think sometimes it takes a blend of grey To reach the calm of the night sky I feel the shame wash away As I rinse my fears with glimmers of hope You’re not crazy for feeling the extremes Just human We know that experiencing mental health