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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

One friend turned to me and asked where I was headed; I proudly shared, “Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.” It was the perfect combination to help this “average” high school student excel and graduate at the top of her class. We were so excited! She responded, “Hmm, I am going to Boston University. My story isn’t unique.

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3 bbcon Takeaways to Power 2019 Planning for Higher Ed

Connection Cafe

Our speakers in the super session took a deep dive into trends across higher education technology landscape, strategies for using technology to effectively engage students and alumni, and the considerations institutions must make when managing and awarding scholarships. . Moving down the path of modern digital transformation .

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Power 2020 Higher Ed Planning with these bbcon Insights

Connection Cafe

Nashville, TN.? Panelists in our Higher Education Super Session shared how they prioritize technology investment, effectively manage the change that comes with tech adoption, and are leveraging digital transformation to strengthen engage ment with students and alumni. . discounted rates!?.

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Higher Ed Trends and Learnings from the Experts at bbcon 2019

Connection Cafe

Nashville, TN.? From prospective students who are searching for the right institution, to existing students working to reach their academic aspirations, to active alumni who want to support their alma mater , industry leaders agree that effectively communicating institutional value is critical.

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[VIDEO] Counting the Costs: Where Capital Campaigns Often Miss the Mark

Bloomerang

They moved to a transitional campus, and they began to add students and kind of expand their services to those students. One of our newest partners, Church Mission Network based in the Nashville area. And they began to grow. I met them in the fall and we had conversations after the new year’s.