Nurse at bedside

Linfield University grant aims to make nursing school more inclusive

A generous grant from the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation will help Linfield University continue to make nursing education more accessible in the years ahead. The foundation, the only one in the United States dedicated solely to improving the education of health professionals, agreed to provide the university with $180,808 over the next three years to help researchers…

Students in a dorm room

Wichita State’s record-breaking enrollment driven by access and affordability

Combined enrollment by headcount across all Wichita State University locations for fall 2024 is 23,806, according to the annual data released today by the Kansas Board of Regents. This is the largest number of students ever choosing to enroll at Wichita State. The main WSU campus achieved historic enrollment last year with 17,548 students and…

Building and students at SHSU

Sam Houston State University Bearkat Advantage Program Expands to Serve More High School Students

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is broadening its commitment to empowering high school students with expanded access to higher education opportunities. Launched in 2023 through partnerships with Huntsville ISD and Goose Creek CISD, the Bearkat Advantage Program is now reaching even more districts across Texas.  Through the program, SHSU provides scholarships to students in partner…

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Elisee Okenge ’27, a Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, moved to the United States at age 6 with her mother, Nsenga Boka, who was seeking a better future for herself and her daughter.

From Congo to Campus, Elisee Okenge Hones Her Passion for Helping Others

The York College of Pennsylvania Nursing major reflects on her mother’s perseverance through illness and hard work and the opportunities awaiting them through a York Habitat for Humanity home. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Elisee Okenge ’27, a Nursing major at York College of Pennsylvania, moved to the United States at age 6…

Alvernia’s O’Pake Institute receives funding for bilingual financial empowerment series

Alvernia’s O’Pake Institute receives funding for bilingual financial empowerment series

Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program funded initiative to promote financial literacy for Berks County businesses and entrepreneurs  Coppin State University remains a beacon of opportunity for students seeking affordable, impactful higher education that prioritizes personal growth and professional achievement. BAlvernia University’s O’Pake Institute launches a bilingual financial empowerment series designed to promote financial literacy among Berks…

Students graduating at Coppin State

Coppin State University Recognized for Offering Best Long-Term ROI Among HBCUs

BALTIMORE – Coppin State University has been ranked among the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for its long-term return on investment (ROI) by OnlineU. Highlighted as the sixth-best HBCU for overall ROI, Coppin State also earned recognition as the second-best HBCU for first-year salary outcomes and as a leader among smaller HBCUs for…