Tag: college
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Empowering Financial Awareness for College-Bound Students
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Part 1: Navigating FAFSA Season and Financial Decision-Making Every year, mid-October marks the height of FAFSA season, a time when college-bound students and their families tackle the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in hopes of securing financial assistance. This process often brings a mix of excitement and anxiety, and for many, applying for…
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Campus Connections: Building Belonging for Student Success
Walking through quiet campuses this August: Purdue Fort Wayne, Indiana Tech, the University of Indianapolis, Butler, and IU Indianapolis, I found myself reflecting on what signals true student belonging. It wasn’t just the buildings or new labs. It was the career closets tucked inside student centers, the mandatory study halls for athletes, the bulletin boards…
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Education with Purpose: Why Orange County’s Talent Pipeline Begins with Belonging and Service
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ 2025 State of the County address at the Orange County Convention Center. The address was a dynamic showcase of civic progress, community strength, and regional innovation. One of the most insightful segments came from Dr. Jeff Williamson, Communications Director for Orange…
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