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Global May 2016 Premium

Rutgers Mini-MBA Program Reaching out to Veterans, by Gary M. Stern

To strengthen and improve the business careers of veterans, Rutgers Business School introduced a mini-MBA program, Business Management for Military and Veterans, in fall 2015. Veterans who participate in this Executive Education program earn a non-credit certificate. The hope is if they like the program and demonstrate the right aptitude and skills, they’ll enroll in a full MBA program.

Technology April 2016 Premium

Utica College on the Leading Edge of Cyber Security Programs, by Frank DiMaria

Both the military and corporations heavily rely on information technology. This reliance, however, comes at a cost. “Whether you’re talking about command and control, whether you’re talking about communication, whether you’re talking about gathering intelligence, recognizance, logistics…the more dependent you become on this domain of cyberspace, that becomes another avenue for an adversary to attack,” said Joe Giordano, director, cyber programs at Utica College.

Hispanic Community March 2016 Premium

My Doctoral Studies Journey, by <b>Catherine Olivarez</b>

I remember the first national academic conference I attended. It was March 2012, and I was in Costa Mesa, California at the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) conference. The September before, I had just begun my first year of doctoral studies in higher education at the University of North Texas. I had also become part of a research team where I met Mayra Olivares-Urueta, an AAHHE fellow at the 2012 conference. She encouraged the Latina/os in our team to go to the conference and learn about AAHHE.

Hispanic Community February 2016 Premium

Blending First-Generation Minorities into Campus Life at Williams College, by Gary M. Stern

Minority students accepted at Williams College, the academically rigorous liberal arts college located in William stown, Mass, have already surpassed several academic hurdles. With high GPAs and SAT scores and first-rate extracurricular activities, they’re already poised for success. But for many first-generation minority students, adjusting to a demanding academic campus can be challenging if not daunting.

Technology February 2016 Premium

Call To Action Recommends Redesigning Math Pathways To STEM, by Frank DiMaria

When it comes to educating low-income students and students of color, community colleges do the heavy lifting. They educate students for robust jobs that require sub-baccalaureate credentials in middle level STEM (Sciences Technology Engineering and Math) positions and promise premium wages. They open educational opportunities and reduce class and racial imbalances in educational attainment, career advancement and wealth accumulation.

Hispanic Community July 2015 Premium

New College Guide Offers Roadmap for First-Generation Students

Horatio Alger peppered his novels with characters that pulled themselves up by their bootstraps and succeeded despite being born into poverty. Alger’s characters embody the American Dream, yet few ascend to the highest rungs of the social later without some help from others. Like characters in an Alger novel, high school students need help, especially when choosing a college. Some students, however, just don’t have the support networks that others take for granted.

Technology December 2017

Higher Education Institution Launches 18-Month Part-time Online MBA Program, One of the Fastest in Greater Boston

Bentley University has launched a part-time accelerated online MBA program that allows students to earn their degree in as little as 18 months, one of the fastest part-time MBA degrees in Greater Boston. Bentley's new accelerated part-time MBA offers an adaptable class schedule, with all courses available online, and includes the option of intensive courses on weekends. Classes meet once a week and students can pursue a concentration in leadership designed to prepare them for high-level management roles. The online learning environment brings together a diverse group of students from different cultures and professional backgrounds, training students to collaborate on diverse teams that mirror today's global marketplace.

Financing November 2016 Premium

29th Annual Ezra Jack Keats Mini-grant Program Call for Proposals

The Foundation, which fosters children’s love of reading and creative expression in our diverse culture, celebrates the 29th year of its Mini-grant program with a call for proposals.  Approximately 60 grants of up to $500 each will be awarded to qualifying teachers and librarians at public schools and libraries across the country. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2017, and decisions will be emailed to all applicants in early May, allowing educators to plan for the next academic year.