Student affairs

Campaign illuminates the University’s ever brighter future

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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The campaign will conclude in 2025 when the University celebrates is centennial.

Key Points: 
  • The campaign will conclude in 2025 when the University celebrates is centennial.
  • We are on our way to meeting our $2.5 billion goal, but Ever Brighter is not about a number, said Frenk.
  • Designed to amplify the Universitys strengths in areas where it has long shined, the Ever Brighter campaign goals are focused on seven themes, offering opportunities for every interest.
  • The Universitys vibrant and diverse academic community comprises 12 schools and colleges serving more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs.

Pandemic sparks parents' interest in going to college, UMass Global survey shows

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Market Research company OnePoll performed the survey on behalf of UMass Global.

Key Points: 
  • Market Research company OnePoll performed the survey on behalf of UMass Global.
  • OnePoll conducted a random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 U.S. parents between August 24 and September 4.
  • The parent poll revealed that many parents share a substantial interest in learning new things or returning to college.
  • UMass Global offers fully online courses for students anywhere in the United States and for military personnel serving abroad.

Iona College defies odds, grows enrollment by expanding student opportunities despite pandemic

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Hailed as the "first to close, first to reopen," Iona College nevertheless pushed ahead on its path of innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Hailed as the "first to close, first to reopen," Iona College nevertheless pushed ahead on its path of innovation.
  • In May, Iona finalized plans to acquire a 28-acre campus in nearby Bronxville, N.Y., formerly home to Concordia College.
  • "We are so pleased to see interest in Iona College continue to soar," said Kevin O'Sullivan, senior vice president for Enrollment and Student Affairs.
  • "Our significant increase in enrollment over the past two years despite the challenges presented by the pandemic demonstrates families' belief in the value of an Iona education."

University of Maryland Dedicates Pyon-Chen Residence Hall

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The University of Maryland today celebrated the dedication of its newest residence hall, Pyon-Chen Hall .

Key Points: 
  • COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The University of Maryland today celebrated the dedication of its newest residence hall, Pyon-Chen Hall .
  • Pyon-Chen Hall is the first of two new residence halls located in the newly established Heritage Community, which will also include a new dining hall.
  • "It also makes me so happy to say that the Residence Hall Association students had the opportunity to collaborate with the University on this residence hall to help ensure it met students' needs."
  • The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities.

Class Technologies Launches Breakout Room Enhancements For Use in Education

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Class Technologies Inc ., the company enhancing virtual classrooms by adding teaching and learning tools to Zoom, today unveiled new breakout room features and functionality for Class software.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Class Technologies Inc ., the company enhancing virtual classrooms by adding teaching and learning tools to Zoom, today unveiled new breakout room features and functionality for Class software.
  • The enhanced breakout rooms allow Class instructors to:
    View all breakout rooms at once in one place.
  • Class is software developed by Class Technologies Inc., a company founded by education software pioneer Michael Chasen.
  • Zoom is a trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Class Technologies Inc. and its product Class are not sponsored, endorsed, or otherwise affiliated with Zoom.

SIUE Achieves Historic Graduate Enrollment, Largest Fall First-Year Class in Six Years

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Thursday, September 9, 2021

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Landmark graduate enrollment, the largest first-year class in six years, increasing diversity and growing international attendance highlight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's strong fall 2021 enrollment picture.

Key Points: 
  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Landmark graduate enrollment, the largest first-year class in six years, increasing diversity and growing international attendance highlight Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's strong fall 2021 enrollment picture.
  • Additional historic enrollment numbers were achieved by the School of Nursing, which grew to 1,906.
  • Positive milestones also include the School of Business reaching 1,692 students (largest since 2001), and the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior growing to 1,851 students (largest since 2004).
  • International enrollment jumped 48% (174 students) over fall 2020 and matched an all-time high for SIUE.

Community College Launches Adult High School Completion Program With Graduation Alliance

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

"You don't have to stop dreaming about college because of something that happened in high school," Amy Ishmael, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Managementsaid.

Key Points: 
  • "You don't have to stop dreaming about college because of something that happened in high school," Amy Ishmael, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Managementsaid.
  • "This program will help you get back on track to finish what you started and keep you moving toward a college degree right here at NEO."
  • Adults without a high school diploma are increasingly stuck in low-income jobs and often struggle to make ends meet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • In partnership with school districts, local governments, non-profits, workforce development boards and community colleges, Graduation Alliance develops highly effective alternative education and workforce training programs.

Higher Education Institutions Partner in Support of Parenting College Students

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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One in five undergraduate students is attending college while caring for dependents, and despite having higher GPAs than their peers without dependents, they are ten times less likely to graduate due to a systemic lack of support. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the many challenges that the nearly four million student parents nationwide face in their pursuit of a degree -- bolstering concerns as institutions grapple with an unprecedented 13% decrease in overall freshmen enrollment in fall 2020.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nonprofit Generation Hope announced today the inaugural cohort of higher education institutions participating in their FamilyU technical assistance program, which partners with colleges and universities across the country to increase the number of parenting college students who complete their programs and graduate.
  • One in five undergraduate students is attending college while caring for dependents, and despite having higher GPAs than their peers without dependents, they are ten times less likely to graduate due to a systemic lack of support.
  • Generation Hope's FamilyU technical assistance program was created to assist two- and four-year higher education institutions in developing a stronger support system for their students who are parenting.
  • The program is informed by Generation Hope's 10+ years working directly with teen parents in college, is rooted in its student-centered approach, and builds upon its research on the experiences of parenting college students.

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority announces hiring of Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, first in agency

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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We are delighted Mr. Childs has decided to join our CMHA team, saidCMHA Board Chair Stanley E. Harris.

Key Points: 
  • We are delighted Mr. Childs has decided to join our CMHA team, saidCMHA Board Chair Stanley E. Harris.
  • Diversity, equity and inclusiveness is a pillar of superior organizational performance, noted CMHA President and CEO Charles Hillman.
  • About CMHA: CMHA helps people access affordable housing through collaborative partnerships, promote neighborhood revitalization and assist residents in accessing needed social services.
  • Half of the authority's apartments are set aside as workforce housing for families earning 80% of the area median income.

The University of Tennessee and AT&T are Bringing 5G to the University's Knoxville Campus to Power Research, Education and Innovation

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Why is this important?AT&T 5G+ and MEC will provide a high-speed private network on campus that can bring ultra-low latency, ultra-high speeds and better capacity.

Key Points: 
  • Why is this important?AT&T 5G+ and MEC will provide a high-speed private network on campus that can bring ultra-low latency, ultra-high speeds and better capacity.
  • Combined 5G and edge technology can support unprecedented digital learning, research and development opportunities for faculty, students, administration and other researchers.
  • Go here for more information about AT&T's 5G work with universities and here for more information about the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
  • The University of Tennessee, Knoxville , is the state's flagship research university, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution.