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Patience Peabody Joins Book Trust as President and Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, February 16, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Book Trust announces the appointment of Patience Peabody as the nonprofit organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Peabody brings 20 years of experience to the national organization that ensures book access and ownership for more than 60,000 students annually.

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  • National nonprofit powering book access and ownership for students is poised to expand with new leadership; welcomes school partners for the 2024-25 school year
    DENVER, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Book Trust announces the appointment of Patience Peabody as the nonprofit organization's new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Peabody brings 20 years of experience to the national organization that ensures book access and ownership for more than 60,000 students annually.
  • - Patience Peabody, President and CEO, Book Trust
    Peabody brings extensive management and strategy experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and government sectors to her leadership role with Book Trust.
  • Teachers, librarians, principals, and superintendents are encouraged to learn more about Book Trust and apply for the 2024-25 program at BookTrust.org/Apply .

Kaplan’s All Access License Named to Tech & Learning’s Best of 2023 List, Citing Its Ability to Expand Opportunities

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Tech & Learning magazine has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner of its Best of 2023 contest , which recognizes educational technology that exceptionally supports teachers and students.

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  • Tech & Learning magazine has named Kaplan’s All Access License as a winner of its Best of 2023 contest , which recognizes educational technology that exceptionally supports teachers and students.
  • This can potentially save a school’s students hundreds of thousands of dollars, cumulatively.
  • Cleveland State University is also a partner and recently expanded its license to alumni because of the success it’s had with current students.
  • Test names and other trademarks are the property of the respective trademark holders.

Bloomberg Expands Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Trading Challenge In Its Second Year

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg for Education and Bloomberg Human Resources have expanded the reach of this year's Bloomberg and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Trading Challenge to new universities and shifted to evaluate participant investment performance against a developed market (DM) index.

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  • The Bloomberg and HBCU Trading Challenge exercises the financial acumen of college participants through a virtual investment competition on the Bloomberg Terminal.
  • The winner was decided based on the trade performance of participants, benchmarked against real DM indices on the Bloomberg Terminal.
  • Participating universities included Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Hampton University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Spelman College and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU).
  • Bloomberg plays a role in that training process," said Dr. Inger M. Daniels-Hollar, Assistant Professor of Finance at FAMU.

A New Chapter Unfolds with Racquel Oden's Historic Appointment as Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Board Chair

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

This historic moment not only marks a significant step forward for TMCF but also reaffirms its commitment to equity, access, and opportunity for all.

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  • This historic moment not only marks a significant step forward for TMCF but also reaffirms its commitment to equity, access, and opportunity for all.
  • Founded in 1987 by Dr. N. Joyce Payne, TMCF has long been a bastion of support for Black students seeking higher education.
  • Oden's appointment as Board Chair serves as a powerful symbol of TMCF's dedication to promoting equity, particularly in the face of challenges to diversity and inclusion efforts following recent Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action.
  • In a climate where the importance of diversity is being challenged,  TMCF's legacy of championing inclusion and equity stands out.

Sallie Mae ® Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to Expand Access to Higher Education

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Sallie Mae Fund -- the company's charitable arm -- has partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the last three years to award scholarships to deserving, under-resourced and underrepresented students.

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  • The Sallie Mae Fund -- the company's charitable arm -- has partnered with Thurgood Marshall College Fund for the last three years to award scholarships to deserving, under-resourced and underrepresented students.
  • "Expanding access and affordability is central to our mission at Sallie Mae and why we continue to offer scholarship programs that reach those students who often need the most support,” said Nic Jafarieh, executive vice president, Sallie Mae.
  • Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.

UPDATE - UNCF and Google are Paving the Path Forward to Increase Opportunities for HBCU Students in Tech Fields with Additional $2M Investment

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.

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  • Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with UNCF to continue Google’s ongoing commitment to invest in education pillars like Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • Google’s $1 million investment to Hampton University will enable the university to expand pathways and opportunities by facilitating needed infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades.
  • Students at both Morehouse and NC A&T will be able to network with Google employees and explore mentorships and career opportunities through the partnership.

UNCF and Google are Paving the Path Forward to Increase Opportunities for HBCU Students in Tech Fields with Additional $2M Investment

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.

Key Points: 
  • Today, in partnership with UNCF, the investment grows—with an additional $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with UNCF to continue Google’s ongoing commitment to invest in education pillars like Morehouse College and Hampton University.
  • Google’s $1 million investment to Hampton University will enable the university to expand pathways and opportunities by facilitating needed infrastructure and classroom technology upgrades.
  • Students at both Morehouse and NC A&T will be able to network with Google employees and explore mentorships and career opportunities through the partnership.

Racquel Oden Appointed TMCF Board Chair

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s bi-annual Board of Directors meeting on September 23rd, Racquel Oden, head of wealth and personal banking for HSBC Bank U.S.A., was appointed Board Chair-Elect.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s bi-annual Board of Directors meeting on September 23rd, Racquel Oden, head of wealth and personal banking for HSBC Bank U.S.A., was appointed Board Chair-Elect.
  • “As a member of the TMCF board for the past 16 years and an HBCU alum, I've experienced first-hand the pivotal role we play in nurturing future leaders & providing access,” Oden said.
  • In addition to serving as TMCF's board chair, Oden serves on the Boards of Directors for the Apollo Theater, New York City's Prep for Prep, and The New York City Police Foundation and on the National Board of Directors.
  • Oden lives with her husband and daughter in Long Island, New York.

North Carolina A&T State University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep Courses

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.

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  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE ®, GMAT ®, LSAT ®, and MCAT ®, and professional certifications, through a new partnership with global educational services provider Kaplan.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and North Carolina A&T is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University , Spelman College and Alabama A&M University .
  • Also in September, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses.
  • North Carolina A&T students who are interested in enrolling in a Kaplan test prep course should contact their academic advisor.

Alabama A&M University Partners with Kaplan to Offer Students Free Comprehensive Test Prep for Graduate-Level Admissions Exams and Professional Certifications

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.

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  • The new partnership aims to improve matriculation to graduate and professional schools, improve professional licensing passage rates, and improve employability for AAMU graduates.
  • Kaplan has prepared students for standardized tests for 85 years, and Alabama A&M is its newest HBCU partner, joining Xavier University of Louisiana , Howard University , Delaware State University , Talladega College , Stillman College , Fisk University , Hampton University and Spelman College .
  • And most recently, Rutgers Law School signed up to offer all of its students free Kaplan bar exam prep courses .
  • For college and university leaders who want to explore partnering with Kaplan, learn more about the company’s exam prep programs .