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UNCF Announces Promotion of Larry Griffith to Senior Executive Position for Programs and Student Services

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) leadership is pleased to announce the promotion of Larry A. Griffith to executive vice president for programs and student services.

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  • Washington, D.C., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF (United Negro College Fund) leadership is pleased to announce the promotion of Larry A. Griffith to executive vice president for programs and student services.
  • “Thanks to the outstanding leadership of Larry Griffith, UNCF has become the nation’s largest provider of scholarships to students of color.
  • UNCF annually awards more than 10,000 scholarships worth about $70 million, and supports more than 60,000 students in its programs, services and member institutions.
  • Griffith previously served as senior vice president for UNCF programs and student services.

Educator Margaret G. Benedict, Ph.D. Leads Low Income Students to Higher Education Via The Matthew Gaffney Foundation

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The upcoming National Higher Education Day, on June 6, 2023, will hold special significance for Margaret G. Benedict, Ph.D., the founder, and executive director of The Matthew Gaffney Foundation. For the past 15 years Dr. Benedict has assisted 200 high achieving, economically disadvantaged students with securing scholarships and educational tools toward attending the most prestigious colleges and universities. Boasting a 99% graduation rate from institutions that include Harvard, Dartmouth and Princeton, the Gaffney Foundation has successfully impacted society and the world at large, supporting underserved brilliant minds. Hoping to assist young graduates for many more years to come, Dr. Benedict is working to raise awareness for the Gaffney Foundation to sustain the organization's continued longevity.

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  • The Gaffney Foundation is in total alignment with National Higher Education Day which aims to prepare a path for more students toward a higher education degree.
  • Dr. Matthew Gaffney, who the foundation is name for, was a renowned educator known for his commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and diversity.
  • It was Dr. Gaffney's remarkable career that inspired his daughter, Margaret G. Benedict, to establish the Matthew Gaffney Foundation.
  • Follow them on Facebook at Margaret G. Benedict's Matthew Gaffney Foundation .

Kristina Wong Davis Named Vice Provost for Enrollment Management of Carnegie Mellon University

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a comprehensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Kristina Wong Davis, former vice provost for enrollment management at Purdue University, to be its inaugural vice provost for enrollment management.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a comprehensive national search, Carnegie Mellon University has named Kristina Wong Davis, former vice provost for enrollment management at Purdue University, to be its inaugural vice provost for enrollment management.
  • At Purdue, Wong Davis served as chief enrollment officer, providing leadership and oversight to the Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Division of Financial Aid, Enrollment Management Analysis and Reporting, and Enrollment Management Strategic Communications and Initiatives.
  • She led and managed all areas of enrollment management working across the campus to strategically plan and execute critical enrollment objectives.
  • As the inaugural vice provost for enrollment management, Wong Davis will report to the provost and chief academic officer and oversee the integration of the offices of Admission and Enrollment Services.

Noodle Names Former EAB Agency Services Principal Kamilah Lewis as Vice President of University Partnerships

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle , the nation's fastest-growing online education network of universities, employers and learners, announced today the addition of former EAB Principal Kamilah Lewis to its University Partnerships team as Vice President.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodle , the nation's fastest-growing online education network of universities, employers and learners, announced today the addition of former EAB Principal Kamilah Lewis to its University Partnerships team as Vice President.
  • In this newly created role, Lewis will drive high-potential, student-centric, online education partnerships with universities focused on growth and expanded access.
  • Lewis comes to Noodle from EAB, one of the most well-respected consulting firms specializing in education institutions, where she was a Principal.
  • Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly UMUC) and a Master of Business Administration from American InterContinental University.

Xello Announces a New Higher Education Council to Deepen Students' Post-Secondary Planning Experience

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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The Higher Education Council will develop innovative ideas and strategies for improving the college search, recruitment and admissions experience by facilitating well-rounded and ongoing discussions among thought leaders in K-12 and higher education.

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  • The Higher Education Council will develop innovative ideas and strategies for improving the college search, recruitment and admissions experience by facilitating well-rounded and ongoing discussions among thought leaders in K-12 and higher education.
  • "Our interest in higher education is part of a bigger strategy," said Matt McQuillen, CEO and founder of Xello.
  • The Higher Education Council will tap into that energy and generate insights into additional opportunities for students to connect and explore when they engage with the Xello platform."
  • Helping solve problems that arise as students are planning for post-secondary success will be a recurring theme for the Higher Education Council.

Flywire Announces Acquisition of Cohort Go to Accelerate Growth with International Education Agents

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Cohort Gos core focus is on providing international students with the ability to make cross-border tuition payments through international agents.

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  • Cohort Gos core focus is on providing international students with the ability to make cross-border tuition payments through international agents.
  • Recent research suggests that the international education industry is poised for significant growth.
  • As the demand for higher education accelerates, education agents are expected to play a critical role in international recruitment.
  • Estimates from the international education consultancy, ICEF, suggest that more than 1 million students are placed through agents around the world, and rising.

Outlier.org Partners with Amazon, Chromebook, NACAC, Jobs for the Future, and Other Mission-Aligned Organizations to Launch Free "College Success" Course

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Outlier.org,an online education platform dedicated to reducing student debt and increasing access to quality higher education, announced the launch of College Success, a free online course designed to help college students thrive during undergrad.

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  • Created as a public service with the goal of increasing college retention and graduation rates, this free course is available to anyone with an internet connection.
  • Instructors also provide in-depth guidance on time management, paying for school (and life), and finding a deeper purpose in learning.
  • Outlier.org believes that it is critical to help all potential college students make the most of their experience and investment.
  • This group, coined the College Success Network, also includes Niche, OpenStax, Jobs for the Future, Big Picture Learning and upGrad as initial launch partners.

Introducing The AXS Companion to Common App, A Free Online Tool Designed to Support Under-Resourced Students

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- College enrollment continues to decline while barriers for under-resourced students grow—but The AXS Companion to Common App, a free online resource developed by the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), in partnership with Oregon State University, aims to reverse this trend. Through 50+ audio and video modules, The AXS Companion walks students through each step of The Common Application platform, helping them to better understand how to complete each section based on their circumstances. The AXS Companion will be available for student use beginning in September 2022, as they begin the application cycle for fall 2023 admissions.

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  • The AXS Companion will be available for student use beginning in September 2022, as they begin the application cycle for fall 2023 admissions.
  • The result is The AXS Companion, a free online resource of 50+ video and audio modules for each section of Common App, which aims to support hundreds of thousands of under-resourced students in their journeys to college.
  • The AXS Companion will be available for student use following the NACAC Conference, as students begin the college application process for fall 2023 admission.
  • Community-based organizations and non-for-profit groups advising students can contact IECA at [email protected] to be notified when The AXS Companion is available for their students.

The Princeton Review Reports Extraordinary Delivery of Online Services in 2020-2021

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princeton Review® today reported impressive statistics about its delivery of online education services over the past three years, specifically from 2019, pre-pandemic, through 2021.  

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  • However, The Princeton Review was exceptionally positioned to provide online services to meet and mitigate those challenges.
  • Since January 2020, The Princeton Review has created 136 new LiveOnline and online self-paced productsa 21% increase.
  • By January 2021, The Princeton Review was offering 150% more online programs to students than it had in 2019.
  • CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by The Princeton Review.

National Student Clearinghouse and College Guidance Network Form Strategic Alliance to Support College Counseling and Career Guidance

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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The National Student Clearinghouse and College Guidance Network (CGN) have formed a partnership to support high schools by offering CGN School, the first curated college and career content platform that provides a comprehensive, trusted resource of expert information to students and their families.

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  • The National Student Clearinghouse and College Guidance Network (CGN) have formed a partnership to support high schools by offering CGN School, the first curated college and career content platform that provides a comprehensive, trusted resource of expert information to students and their families.
  • The American School Counselor Association and the National Association for College Admission Counseling recommend a student-to-counselor ratio of 250:1.
  • We enable school counselors to share that knowledge through curated video content, templates, and other tools, says Jon Carson, CEO, College Guidance Network.
  • College Guidance Network is a digital content company with a mission of providing access to experts for everyone.