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Kaplan Educational Foundation Welcomes 12 New Scholars to Leadership Program for 2026-2027 Academic Year

Kaplan Educational Foundation Welcomes 12 New Scholars to Leadership Program for 2026-2027 Academic Year

The Kaplan Educational Foundation (KEF), a nonprofit organization, has announced the acceptance of 12 new scholars into its Kaplan Leadership Program (KLP) for the 2026-2027 academic year. This program is designed to support high-potential, low-income community college students in completing their associate degrees and successfully transferring to highly-selective four-year colleges and universities to earn bachelor's degrees. Established in 2006, KLP provides comprehensive support, including stipends for living expenses, extensive tutoring, academic advisement, leadership and career training, and other resources. The newly accepted scholars include students from various community colleges such as Hudson County Community College, Borough of Manhattan Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Kingsborough Community College, Westchester Community College, UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and Bronx Community College. The program aims to help these students expand their personal goals and achieve ...

Love Island USA Casting Memphis Singles for Season 9, Premiering Summer 2027

Love Island USA Casting Memphis Singles for Season 9, Premiering Summer 2027

Love Island USA Casting Memphis Singles for Season 9, Premiering Summer 2027

Rural Colleges Innovate to Support Student Parents Amidst Childcare Gaps

Rural Colleges Innovate to Support Student Parents Amidst Childcare Gaps

Rural-serving colleges in the U.S. are implementing creative solutions to support their student parents, who constitute a significant portion of their student body. A recent report from The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) indicates that approximately a quarter of students at rural institutions are parents, yet these colleges are less likely to offer on-campus childcare compared to their urban counterparts. This disparity often leads to feelings of isolation among student parents. In response, institutions like New River are establishing initiatives such as dedicated family study rooms with child-sized furniture and hosting events for students and faculty with children. Stephanie Addikis, an adult career coach and community outreach specialist at New River, noted the high utilization of 'busy boxes' filled with toys, highlighting an previously underestimated presence of children on campus. The lack of comprehensive data on parenting students remains a significant challenge, though some states...

Robert Kraft Donates $10 Million to Brandeis University for Jewish Life and Leadership Center

Robert Kraft Donates $10 Million to Brandeis University for Jewish Life and Leadership Center

Robert Kraft, American businessman and Chief Executive Officer of the Kraft Group, has contributed $10 million to Brandeis University. This significant donation is specifically allocated to establish the new Robert K. Kraft Family Center for Jewish Life and Leadership. This gift is part of Brandeis University's larger 'The Brandeis Promise: From the Classroom to the Street' campaign, which aims to raise $750 million and has already secured over $500 million. The campaign focuses on combining academic rigor with career readiness and integrating a new motto of 'one foot in the classroom, one foot in the street.' The university's fundraising efforts have seen broad participation, including over 11,000 donors, with 91 gifts of $1 million or more, and 25 gifts of $1 million and four of $10 million in the 2026 fiscal year alone. The funds, including Kraft's donation, are largely restricted to specific projects, meaning they cannot be repurposed for general operating costs or departmental staff deficits.

Greater Memphis Chamber Appoints Joshua Gunn as New President CEO

Greater Memphis Chamber Appoints Joshua Gunn as New President CEO

Greater Memphis Chamber Appoints Joshua Gunn as New President CEO

Davenport University Initiative Boosts First-Generation Student Success and Retention

Davenport University Initiative Boosts First-Generation Student Success and Retention

Davenport University is actively supporting its first-generation students through a robust system of programs, including the First-Gen Success Initiative launched in 2020. This initiative aims to help students whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree navigate the challenges of higher education and achieve their academic goals. Research indicates that first-generation students often face significant obstacles, leading to lower graduation rates compared to their peers, with only 24% to 26% earning a bachelor's degree. Davenport's programs, spearheaded by Jodi Hicks, Director of Student Transitions and Academic Readiness, provide targeted support. Key components include the First-Generation Peer Mentor Program, which pairs students with mentors to guide them through college life, and the Tri-Alpha Honor Society, recognizing academic excellence among first-generation students. The peer mentor program has shown tangible results, with a 78% retention rate for mentees from Fall 24 to Fall 25, sig...

York University Celebrates Homecoming 2026 with Alumni and Community Events

York University Celebrates Homecoming 2026 with Alumni and Community Events

York University recently hosted its Homecoming 2026, drawing over 150 alumni and friends to campus from October 23-25. The weekend featured a variety of activities, including soccer games, a theater performance of 'Leaving Iowa,' and chapel services. A golf tournament successfully raised $2,100 for the YU golf program, with an alumni foursome winning by shooting 12 under par. The event also included an academic showcase highlighting faculty research and writing, and an Alumni Career Connect event where alumni mentored current students. New Bible and Ministry faculty member, associate professor Nate Reiser ’96, spoke at the Homecoming chapel, emphasizing the university's enduring mission. The university singers, under new choral director Dr. Lester Ray Miller III ’00, also performed. Chris Shanks ’85 was named Alumnus of the Year, and Dr. Mason Lee ’10 received the Young Alumnus of the Year award. The Homecoming Court was honored, with Andrew Van Gomple and Madison Fields crowned King and Queen. Additionall...

Ford Motor Company Seeks Warehouse Supervisor for Memphis Operations

Ford Motor Company Seeks Warehouse Supervisor for Memphis Operations

Ford Motor Company Seeks Warehouse Supervisor for Memphis Operations

Flood Advisory Issued for Shelby and DeSoto Counties

Flood Advisory Issued for Shelby and DeSoto Counties

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a flood advisory for Shelby County, Tennessee, and DeSoto County, Mississippi. This advisory was announced at 8:14 p.m. on Tuesday night due to heavy rainfall moving through the Mid-South region. The advisory is set to remain in effect until 11:15 p.m. Local residents are advised to stay alert as the rain may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas. The weather forecast for the remainder of the week indicates mostly sunny and cool conditions, providing relief after the current wet weather.

UMass Lowell Recognized for 10th Consecutive Year Among Top Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts

UMass Lowell Recognized for 10th Consecutive Year Among Top Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts

UMass Lowell Recognized for 10th Consecutive Year Among Top Women-Led Organizations in Massachusetts

Community College of Aurora Foundation Raises Over $42,000 for Student Emergency Assistance Fund

Community College of Aurora Foundation Raises Over $42,000 for Student Emergency Assistance Fund

The Community College of Aurora Foundation (CCAF) successfully raised $42,130 for its Student Emergency Assistance Fund through the second annual 'Miles With Mordecai' initiative. Community College of Aurora (CCA) President Dr. Mordecai Brownlee led the effort, walking all 71 miles of the High Line Canal Trail over three days in October, accompanied by students, donors, and community partners. The funds are specifically allocated to support CCA students facing unexpected financial emergencies that could jeopardize their enrollment and educational completion. This critical funding provides gift cards for essential expenses such as food, transportation, and housing. Additionally, participating students are connected with CCA Student Advocacy coaches who offer guidance for long-term success and access to further college and community resources. Dr. Brownlee has committed to continuing this initiative annually, even after his presidency concludes in December 2026, underscoring a sustained dedication to student...

University of Kansas to Unveil 'I Am First Too' Poster Honoring First-Generation Jayhawks

University of Kansas to Unveil 'I Am First Too' Poster Honoring First-Generation Jayhawks

The University of Kansas (KU) will celebrate its first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni with the unveiling of the 2026 'I Am First Too' poster on November 9. The event, hosted by the Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) within the School of Education & Human Sciences, will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Twelve individuals who were the first in their families to attend college will be featured on the poster. Melissa Peterson, acting associate vice chancellor in the Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives and a Diné educator, will deliver the keynote address. Peterson, a first-generation college graduate herself, has been a strong advocate for first-generation, Pell-eligible, and tribal students since 2015. The celebration aims to promote and increase the visibility of first-generation success at KU.