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ĢƵ partners with College of DuPage in Illinois for degree pathway
ĢƵ has entered into a partnership with the College of DuPage in Illinois to provide seamless transfer for its students. Students who earn an associate degree at College of DuPage can transfer to ĢƵ to pursue a bachelor’s degree. “I am excited about ĢƵ’s partnership with the College of DuPage,” Jennifer Williams, director of B.R.E.D.S. Office of Enrollment and Scholarships,...
ĢƵ alumnus makes history as youngest Black mayor in Illinois history
A ĢƵ alumnus recently made history as the youngest Black mayor in Illinois history. Darren E. Bryant became the youngest Black mayor at 29 when he took office as the mayor of the village of Robbins, a historic Black village outside of Chicago. Bryant defeated incumbent Tyrone Ward with 52 percent of the vote. According to news reports, Robbins is among the oldest African American communities in the country....
ĢƵ and Bulleit Frontier Whiskey partner for a $25,000 annual scholarship
ĢƵ and Bulleit Frontier Whiskey recently announced a partnership that will include an annual scholarship of $25,000 to talented students within the Master of Science in Environmental Studies program. "We appreciate this generous donation from Bulleit and the opportunities it will create to ensure some of our most talented and brightest students are given the chance to become future leaders regardless of their...
ĢƵ’s associate degree in nursing identified as exemplary program
ĢƵ’s associate degree in nursing was recently identified by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) as an exemplary program in preparing underrepresented minority (URM) students for early career success. Research from CPE, with support from the Lumina Foundation, indicates URM graduates from ĢƵ’s Associate of Applied Sciences in nursing program are earning competitive wages in their...