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Providing education for incarcerated students

M+R

We would focus on promoting research and elevating awareness about the benefits of postsecondary education in prison and the need for incarcerated people to access Pell Grants, all while trying to change state policies to provide more financial support and generate momentum for federal action. Two years in, we expanded our focus to the U.S.

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VisionLink’s Strategic Advantage Department Produces Complete College America’s National STEM Careers Academy

VisionLink

We’ve made progress in giving students from all backgrounds access to college – but we haven’t finished the all-important job of helping them achieve a degree. Counting the success of all students is an essential first step.

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5 Things Colleges Can Do Right Now to Impact Fall 2024 Enrollment

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The ongoing FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) delays have left students with less time to compare financial aid offers and make a college decision than in a typical year. There is no doubt about it—students are confused, and they are questioning whether college is obtainable without financial help.

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Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt

The NonProfit Times

That’s the conclusion reached by a team of researchers from the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Massachusetts after completing a study in partnership with RIP Medical Debt, a New York City charity that buys and cancels medical debt. Yet, there are also reasons for caution.”

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The R in M+R

M+R

Donald was one of the original (Ralph) “Nader’s Raiders,” tasked with traveling the country and turning college student energy into student advocacy groups. Many of M+R’s early staff were part of this entirely novel idea. From the beginning, Donald’s dedication and resolve drove our firm to work on the big issues of the day.

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Key Challenges Facing Arts And Culture Nonprofits, And How A Texas Ballet Overcomes Them

Bloomerang

Board members also contribute personally, adhering to a “Give & Get Policy,” sponsoring gala tables worth $2,000, and making substantial annual donations. Since then, student enrollment has quintupled, the budget—including scholarship grants—tripled, and outreach activities expanded through valuable community partnerships.

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Why Higher Ed Professionals Should Attend bbcon 2023

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Here are some you don’t want to miss: Win, Win, Win: Simplifying Scholarships for Students, Administrators, and Fundraisers Christina Mohler and Ekaterina Dmitrieva, Central Piedmont Community College Together, we will explore the most effective approaches in award management for centralized scholarship offices.