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HBCU Bobblehead Series 2 Unveiled

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the second HBCU Bobblehead Series, which features 16 officially licensed bobbleheads for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • In February, the Museum released the first HBCU Bobblehead Series featuring the first bobbleheads for 13 HBCU schools.
  • The HBCU Bobbleheads in Series 2 are scheduled to arrive between now and November depending on the school, and the bobbleheads from Series 1 recently arrived.
  • "We're excited to be expanding the HBCU Bobblehead Collection with the addition of 16 additional bobbleheads," National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said.

Bipartisan State Leaders Converge on Nation's Capitol to Advocate for College Completion

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Complete College America (CCA), a national membership-based advocacy organization dedicated to improving college completion rates across the country, today announced its inaugural "CCA Day on the Hill" federal advocacy visit, bringing leaders from state systems of higher education, colleges and other state and local organizations to Washington, D.C. to advocate for policies designed to help more students chart pathways to college access and completion.

Key Points: 
  • "We need continued partnership from national leaders to help sustain that progress given the range of challenges facing students today.
  • The visit coincides with the first-ever national College Completion Day, a day of digital action celebrating college completion and retention.
  • The Complete College America's membership includes more than 40 states and nine regional consortia, covering over one thousand institutions that serve more than 11.4 million students.
  • For more information about CCA and to get involved, please visit CompleteCollege.org or contact Charles Ansell at [email protected]

National First-Generation College Celebration to honor first-generation student and alumni accomplishments on November 8

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 8, 2022, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, will lead the national efforts for the sixth annual First-Generation College Celebration.

Key Points: 
  • On 11/8, COE & the Center for First-generation Student Success lead the 6th annual First-Generation College Celebration.
  • "The First-Generation College Celebration is an annual opportunity to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of first-gen students, faculty, staff, and alumni," said COE president Maureen Hoyler.
  • "The First-Generation College Celebration brings attention to the accomplishments of a population representing one-third of all currently enrolled college students," said Dr. Sarah E. Whitley, vice president at the Center for First-generation Student Success.
  • To learn more about the First-Generation College Celebration, view the Media Kit, or see highlights from past celebrations, visit the National First-Generation College Celebration page .

Chicago-Area Community College Launches Initiative to Boost Student Success with Latinx, Adult Learners

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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In support of this plan, the college has enlisted InsideTrack , a national student success coaching nonprofit, to provide holistic coaching and advising.

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  • In support of this plan, the college has enlisted InsideTrack , a national student success coaching nonprofit, to provide holistic coaching and advising.
  • The five-year campaign will kick off with student journey mapping sessions designed to understand the barriers to college access and success for Latinx students and working adults.
  • "As a proud former community college student, I appreciate the vital role that community colleges play in responding to demographic and economic changes," said Ruth Bauer White, president of InsideTrack.
  • About Waubonsee Community College: Founded in 1966, Waubonsee Community College is preparing learners for success in the 21st century by raising student achievement through academic quality and technological innovation.

Fifth Annual First-Generation College Celebration to honor first-generation student and alumni accomplishments on November 8

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 8, 2021, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success will lead the national efforts of the fifth annual First-Generation College Celebration .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 8, 2021, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success will lead the national efforts of the fifth annual First-Generation College Celebration .
  • "The First-Generation College Celebration is an annual opportunity to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of first-gen students, faculty, staff, and alumni," said Maureen Hoyler, president of COE .
  • "The First-Generation College Celebration brings attention to the accomplishments of a population representing one-third of all currently enrolled college students," said Dr. Sarah E. Whitley, assistant vice president of the Center for First-generation Student Success.
  • To learn more about the First-Generation College Celebration, view this release online , access the Media Kit, or see highlights from past celebrations, visit the National First-Generation College Celebration page .

White House Continues to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by Glenda Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPA

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.

Key Points: 
  • As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.
  • The President and Vice President have provided historic support for HBCUs and invested in HBCUs at unprecedented levels.
  • We must now work with Congress to pass the legislation that will more sustainably support HBCUs.
  • We all must continue to work with Congress to pass this legislation as it would indeed Build Back Better HBCUs.