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Ariel Woods Inducted into 2024 Class of Who’s Who Among Students at UT Martin
Ariel Woods of Oakland was inducted into the 2024 class of Who’s Who Among Students at the University of Tennessee at Martin in a ceremony held April 21. She was also one of the seven nursing students at the University of Tennessee at Martin to receive the Silver Level Award. Pictured is Ariel Woods (center) with UTM Chancellor Yancy Freeman (left) and Dr. Andy Lewter, vice chancellor for student affairs.
San Francisco Mayor Looks To Bring An HBCU Satellite Campus To The City
San Francisco’s Mayor, London N. Breed, has announced a plan to bring a satellite campus of a historically Black college or university (HBCU) to the city as part of her 30 by 30 initiative. The proposal, named Black 2 San Francisco, aims to increase the city’s population by 300,000 residents and students by 2030.
University of Minnesota System Ranks Fifth in U.S. for Sustainability Impact, Places in Global Top 10%
In a notable achievement for the University of Minnesota System, it has secured the fifth spot among U.S. institutions in terms of sustainability impact, as reported by the latest Times Higher Ed (THE) Impact Rankings. The University placed in the global top 10%, signaling strong commitments to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) championed by the United Nations, according to the University of Minnesota. The Impact Rankings compared over two thousand institutions across the globe, benchmarking their contributions to a more sustainable and equitable future.
Huntington University Men’s Basketball holds high school camps, showcases new facilities
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WPTA) - Huntington University Men’s Basketball hosted another one of their high school camps on Saturday, June 15, on campus that brought in teams from around Northeast Indiana to their upgraded facilities. Camps like these allow the Foresters basketball program and new head coach Kory Alford, son...
School board receives Title IX report
Participation gap eliminated, but more work to do. The Piedmont Unified School District Board of Education received a Title IX report at its June 12 meeting. The big news was that during the just completed school year, Piedmont High School successfully closed a participation gap measured at 53 more boys competing in sports.
San Ramon Valley school district opens 2nd annual 30 Under 30 Alumni Recognition nominations
District seeks to highlight exemplary young alumni. By Ilana Israel Samuels, Director of Communications, Family and Community Engagement, San Ramon Unified School District. The San Ramon Unified School District, in partnership with the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, is pleased to announce the second annual 30 Under 30 Alumni Recognition Campaign. Nominations are now open to highlight SRVUSD graduates who are 30 years old or younger and have made a positive impact in our community and beyond.
Eric Goltz of Kentfield Awarded Degree from UA
TUSCALOOSA, AL (06/14/2024)– Eric Goltz of Kentfield, CA (94904), has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration. UA awarded over 6,000 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies. A recent economic analysis found that a degree from The University of...
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