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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Luke Wood “This is one component of a larger effort to increase success rates for Black students,” said Dr. J. The students who are accepted into the college will complete their General Education (GE) classes there and will be taught in small classes and mentored by mostly Black Sacramento State faculty members.

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New Partnership Aims to Diversify Medical Device Sales

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MSC CEO Travis Allen said that part of what makes his program so unique is that instructors are actually “seasoned veteran medical device sales representatives,” who not only teach the students but also help them connect with jobs after completion, a key part of MSC’s 84% placement rate. Ultimately, the career is very rewarding.

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A Clarion Call for Change: Four Black Scholars Reflect on the Critical Need for More Educators of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I also wanted them to mentor me, particularly the Black male instructor, as I could see my future self in him. For example, we add culture to everything associated with gifted and talented education, Advanced Placement, special education, discipline, college and career readiness, and counseling.

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Nobody’s Perfect: Helping Students Navigate Achievement and Academic Excellence

Timely MD

is accustomed to success. He led a wide range of student groups, from the Student Government Association to the Multicultural Mentoring Program to Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The resulting comparison culture can lead to feelings of inadequacy and the belief that one must be perfect to be successful or accepted.

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4 Things to Highlight on Your College Application

Student Research Foundation

If there is a teacher you connected with or a mentor who helped guide you, reach out to them for a recommendation letter. Reflect on your accomplishments throughout your high school years and consider what best emphasizes your successes. That way, you’ll have your information ready to go when you start applying.

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Focus on the Future: Dream Award Scholar Arleen Alcaraz-Cano

Scholarship America

I enrolled in an advanced placement Computer Science (CS) class that year and I quickly realized how intricate and valuable the process of programming is. It could involve mentoring young girls of color, advocating for the rights of undocumented immigrants, or any other cause that resonates with me deeply.

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Pursuing Her “Heartwork:” Barry Griswell Scholar Leila Tamale

Scholarship America

Like Barry, Leila turned to education to help her emerge from a challenging situation, and we’re proud to be able to contribute to her success. I pushed myself to excel in academics and extracurriculars with advanced placement classes and learning Mandarin.”. Leila’s father is from the Kingdom of Tonga and her mother from France.