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How to Succeed in College with a disability, by <b> Stephen Byrd </b>

If you’re entering college as a student with a disability, the first thing you should know is that you’re not alone.

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Stephen Byrd

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Partnership Helps Latinos find their way to college, by <b> Jordan Waidelich </b>

When Marlette Gomez graduated from Goshen College in 2013 with a degree in social work, she knew she wanted to focus her career on giving back to the immigrant or Latino communities.

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Jordan Waidelich

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The Reinvigorating Power of the 2017 AAHHE National Conference

This past March, I had the distinct opportunity to meet new colleagues from across the country as a graduate fellow at the 2017 American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education’s (AAHHE) annual conference in Irvine, California.

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions

According to the U.S. Department of Education, “a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is defined as an institution of higher education that—(A) is an eligible institution; and (B) has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application.”

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19 Programs among those recognized as most effective in nation at increasing latino student success in college

The four programs chosen as Excelencia in Education’s 2017 Examples of Excelencia were among 19 finalists that were selected from 161 programs from 25 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia and nominated in four categories: associate, baccalaureate, graduate degree and community-based organization. 19 PROGRAMS AMONG THOSE RECOGNIZED AS MOST EFFECTIVE IN NATION AT INCREASING LATINO STUDENT SUCCESS IN COLLEGE

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What Programs Are at the Forefront of Accelerating Latino Student Success?

Excelencia in Education announced its 2017 Examples of Excelencia, spotlighting four programs that have shown outstanding, evidence-based results of improving Latino student success in higher education.

Administration October 2017 Premium

8-Year WPU President Kathleen Waldron to Retire at End of 2017-18

Kathleen Waldron, who has led strategic initiatives that have enhanced academics and infrastructure at William Paterson University, has announced that she will retire at the end of the 2017-18 academic year after eight years as president of the institution.

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MDC’s North Campus Dean of Faculty Among 2017 Hispanic Women Of Distinction

Miami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus dean of faculty, Dr. Jacqueline Peña, has been selected as a 2017 Hispanic Women of Distinction honoree.

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St. Francis College AnnouncesDr. Miguel Martinez-Saenz as 19th President

St. Francis College is pleased to announce Dr. Miguel Martinez-Saenz as the 19th President in the College’s 160 year history.

Arts and Media October 2017 Premium

U of Nebraska-Lincoln Seeking Applications for Nebraska Young Artist Awards

The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking applications for the 21st annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

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ON A POSITIVE NOTE—Carnegie Mellon Student Charters Planes to Bring Supplies to Puerto Rico

A Carnegie Mellon student disturbed by stories from her native Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria decided to do something about it.

Legal October 2017 Premium

Venezuelan Socialists Claim Victory as Opposition Cries Foul

Pro-government candidates have swept to an unforeseen victory in Venezuelan gubernatorial races according to official results that have quickly been challenged by the country's opposition.