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麻豆视频鈥檚 Exploratory Program in University College has been awarded two prestigious national awards for its work with exploratory students.
麻豆视频 has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success for its commitment to improving the experiences and advancing outcomes of those who are first in their families to attend college.
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded 麻豆视频 a $2.6 million, five-year TRIO Student Support Services program grant. The program serves students from first-generation and low-income backgrounds and students with diverse learning and physical abilities.
Among the festivities marking the beginning of this unconventional semester, one 麻豆视频 office is partnering with Portage County social service agencies to host a contactless food drive to collect items that will support members of campus and local communities. The Flashes Fighting Hunger Contactless Food Drive, organized by 麻豆视频鈥檚 Community Engaged Learning, will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-8 p.m.
University leaders recently shared updates about academics and enrollment during a session on Facebook Live.
麻豆视频 Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Enrollment Management Mary Parker, Ed.D., recently shared updates about academics and enrollment, respectively, while engaging with the university community.
麻豆视频 Dean of University College Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., recently discussed remote support services during an appearance on Facebook Live. She answered live questions and discussed such areas as tutoring, advising, and career exploration and development, all of which remain available to students during this period of remote learning.
Like most students, Mackenzie Bailey faced the typical challenges during the start of her academic career, including choosing a major and getting good grades. But that all paled in comparison to the devastating news she received her freshman year: her father had terminal cancer.
鈥淲hen I was home for winter break, he ended up passing away,鈥 Ms. Bailey said.