A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 20, 2024, to celebrate the beginning of construction on Athens State University’s new Nazaretian Alumni House & Welcome Center. The Center, complete with historical artifacts, conference areas, and administrative offices, will house the University’s Office of Alumni Affairs and serve as a welcome center for alumni and campus visitors. The Alumni House will be named after Dr. Angeline (Angie) Nazaretian, a beloved individual who spent 42 years in service to the campus. She was a prominent leader in the community and spent numerous hours teaching swim lessons, working with the Special Olympics, and serving on leadership boards. She received many awards and recognitions throughout her career for her service to local and state initiatives. When she wasn’t working, Dr. Nazaretian spent her time ensuring that newcomers felt right at home through her memorable flower bouquets and handwritten notes. Visitors recall Dr. Nazaretian on the porch of her house, on the southwest corner of campus, waving at passersby and inviting them to come sit a spell. The original white Victorian cottage was built for Fortunatus S. Wood around 1902. Later in the 1920s, it was used by Henri Fusch Sr. as a school for boys known as Athens Academy. The long room in the back of the home was used as classroom space, and Mr. Fusch lived in the front. Years passed and the home exchanged hands, eventually sold to Dr. Nazaretian by the Hightower family in December 1973. Athens State University took ownership of the home in June 2014 when Dr. Nazaretian entered a full-time care facility. She passed away on March 17, 2019. “We are going to build this welcome center to help carry on the work that Dr. Nazaretian did,” said Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, President of Athens State University. “This facility will support our students and serve as a space to welcome our alumni back to campus where they know that they are part of our past, certainly, but they are also very much a part of our future.” “Miss ‘N’ made an impact for so many students at this institution,” said Betty Ruth Oliver, Athens State Alumni Association Board Member. “We would have students who wouldn’t have money for food, students who didn’t know where their next meal was coming from, but Miss ‘N’ was always able to find that student and help them. Through all of her years here, she was always here for our students and we were thankful for what she was doing.” The decision was made to raze the existing Nazaretian House and move forward with constructing a new facility due to the similarity in costs between renovating the original facility and building a new one. The new Alumni House will be a replica of the former Nazaretian House and will cost $1,150,000 to complete. Construction will begin immediately and is expected to be completed in June 2025.
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Why Do We Call Them “Ivy League” Schools? “Ivy League” is a term that evokes images of the hallowed vine-covered walls of some of the most elite educational institutions in the world. The Northeastern United States is home to the eight private research colleges and universities that make up the Ivy League, including Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island; Columbia University in New York City; Cornell University in Ithaca, New York; Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire; Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts; University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey; and Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Of this group of exclusive schools, all but Cornell University, which was founded in 1865, are also colonial colleges — the nine institutions of higher education that were chartered before the United States was founded. The other two colonial colleges, Rutgers University in New Jersey and the College of William & Mary in Virginia, are public universities, which excludes them from the Ivy League.Everyone has an idea of what having an Ivy League education means, but what, exactly, is the origin of the name itself? Here’s how this group of prestigious institutions came to be called the Ivy League. “Planting the Ivy” Was a Tradition at Many Colleges The ivy-covered buildings on a college campus have come to signify tradition, longevity, and prestige. This symbolism dates back to a 19th-century university ritual called “planting the ivy,” an annual ceremony in which graduating seniors would plant ivy on campus, usually near a wall or building, and commemorate the event with a decorated stone engraved with their graduation year. Planting the evergreen vine, which has long symbolized everlasting life, devotion, fidelity, and loyalty, was often a traditional part of Class Day, the day before commencement, when the senior class would celebrate the completion of their courses with festivities, speeches, and the presentation of awards. At Harvard University, the ceremonial planting of the ivy dates back to at least 1850, though the celebration of Class Day is even older. Some schools designated a specific day as Ivy Day, which was a more sentimental occasion than Class Day. In 1873, on the first Ivy Day at the University of Pennsylvania, an ivy twig was imported from Scotland and an invocation was made at the planting: “Having been nurtured this far in its development, it is now able to take roots for itself and grow greater and greater through the years.” While planting ivy isn’t a tradition exclusive to Ivy League colleges, the association, and all it represents, endures. Today, Ivy Day is the day when all eight Ivy League schools release their regular admission decisions. Credit: HistoryFacts.com
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I walked into the gorgeous Johns Hopkins building/space in DC last week. Here’s why I’m VERY MIXED about it. Working as an adjunct at top schools for the past decade has left me very disillusioned. 1. Funds for new buildings may be donated by rich alums, but students pay a hefty price. When a school gains an upper hand in the “amenities war” like this, tuition prices skyrocket and students find themselves in deeper debt. I don’t see this cycle stopping anytime soon. 2. My experience working at GW as a lowly adjunct after the brand new Elliott School building was built was that very few students actually got to take courses there. In ten years and 50 courses I taught at GW I never once got to teach in the new building. There’s always lots of internal competition among schools for classrooms in the new buildings and administrations are very protective of it. 3. A giant new building to maintain means that other buildings and classrooms fall into disrepair. The classrooms I did actually teach in were horribly out of date at all the schools (Georgetown, GW, SIPA, George Mason, AU, etc). Not enough chairs or teaching materials, not enough sockets for laptops, poor reception, ceiling tiles missing, poorly cleaned rooms, the list goes on. Students everywhere were so used to this. That still makes me sad to this day. If you are an aspiring grad student thinking about grad school next year, please I beg you, don’t fall for the beautiful building. Here are a few tips! 👉 1. Always negotiate tuition costs with the university if you’re admitted. It never hurts to ask and be aggressive. But remember, even 10% off 200K is still 180K. Consider deferring for a year to seek other funding sources. Ask lots of questions about what “full tuition” means and how it works during capstone, thesis, etc. 👉 2. Talk to other recent graduates: What do they wish they knew? Was it worth it? How much are they earning now? Do the math and the research about salary expectations and job responsibilities in places and positions you might want to pursue post-graduation. 👉 3. Research every possible scholarship opportunity. Use sites like GoGrad to see if there are opportunities you might be able to capitalize on. Look local as often there are scholarship opportunities in your city or state. Plan in advance! Some universities have partnerships with programs like Peace Corps to reduce tuition costs. 👉 4. Get creative: Be open to a non-traditional path. Go IN-STATE, take classes slowly (1-2 at a time) while working full-time and pay out of pocket. Go Abroad. There are SO many excellent universities that are a fraction of US university costs.I LOVED doing my Masters in Costa Rica at the University for Peace (UPEACE) (No fancy building on the Mall but It was 1/10 the price of SAIS!!). Be creative and expansive in your search. 5. ??? Sharing is CARING TAG an aspiring grad student #nickatnoon
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THIS. Thanks Nick Martin for pulling back the curtain on higher ed in the U.S. Your first tip on negotiating tuition alone can make a world of difference for international students. Students and their families take on enormous debts to access U.S. education. My home country of Nepal ranks 12th for international students coming to the United States (2022, U.S. Embassy of Nepal). Contrast that with a national GDP per capita of just $1280.22 (2021, World Bank). It puts an unimaginable amount of financial burden on entire communities. If I could add one more tip for students: don't get seduced by the brand of "prestige" institutions. There are excellent institutions out there with great faculties and student resources. Big is not always better.
I walked into the gorgeous Johns Hopkins building/space in DC last week. Here’s why I’m VERY MIXED about it. Working as an adjunct at top schools for the past decade has left me very disillusioned. 1. Funds for new buildings may be donated by rich alums, but students pay a hefty price. When a school gains an upper hand in the “amenities war” like this, tuition prices skyrocket and students find themselves in deeper debt. I don’t see this cycle stopping anytime soon. 2. My experience working at GW as a lowly adjunct after the brand new Elliott School building was built was that very few students actually got to take courses there. In ten years and 50 courses I taught at GW I never once got to teach in the new building. There’s always lots of internal competition among schools for classrooms in the new buildings and administrations are very protective of it. 3. A giant new building to maintain means that other buildings and classrooms fall into disrepair. The classrooms I did actually teach in were horribly out of date at all the schools (Georgetown, GW, SIPA, George Mason, AU, etc). Not enough chairs or teaching materials, not enough sockets for laptops, poor reception, ceiling tiles missing, poorly cleaned rooms, the list goes on. Students everywhere were so used to this. That still makes me sad to this day. If you are an aspiring grad student thinking about grad school next year, please I beg you, don’t fall for the beautiful building. Here are a few tips! 👉 1. Always negotiate tuition costs with the university if you’re admitted. It never hurts to ask and be aggressive. But remember, even 10% off 200K is still 180K. Consider deferring for a year to seek other funding sources. Ask lots of questions about what “full tuition” means and how it works during capstone, thesis, etc. 👉 2. Talk to other recent graduates: What do they wish they knew? Was it worth it? How much are they earning now? Do the math and the research about salary expectations and job responsibilities in places and positions you might want to pursue post-graduation. 👉 3. Research every possible scholarship opportunity. Use sites like GoGrad to see if there are opportunities you might be able to capitalize on. Look local as often there are scholarship opportunities in your city or state. Plan in advance! Some universities have partnerships with programs like Peace Corps to reduce tuition costs. 👉 4. Get creative: Be open to a non-traditional path. Go IN-STATE, take classes slowly (1-2 at a time) while working full-time and pay out of pocket. Go Abroad. There are SO many excellent universities that are a fraction of US university costs.I LOVED doing my Masters in Costa Rica at the University for Peace (UPEACE) (No fancy building on the Mall but It was 1/10 the price of SAIS!!). Be creative and expansive in your search. 5. ??? Sharing is CARING TAG an aspiring grad student #nickatnoon
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Very insightful post about what to consider before getting a new graduate degree. While the network and education you gain can be invaluable, it comes at a very high cost. I'd also add that if you give yourself a little time, you can find additional funding sources or set up a system where you can work and study to reduce the burden of a full time, full pay graduate degree.
I walked into the gorgeous Johns Hopkins building/space in DC last week. Here’s why I’m VERY MIXED about it. Working as an adjunct at top schools for the past decade has left me very disillusioned. 1. Funds for new buildings may be donated by rich alums, but students pay a hefty price. When a school gains an upper hand in the “amenities war” like this, tuition prices skyrocket and students find themselves in deeper debt. I don’t see this cycle stopping anytime soon. 2. My experience working at GW as a lowly adjunct after the brand new Elliott School building was built was that very few students actually got to take courses there. In ten years and 50 courses I taught at GW I never once got to teach in the new building. There’s always lots of internal competition among schools for classrooms in the new buildings and administrations are very protective of it. 3. A giant new building to maintain means that other buildings and classrooms fall into disrepair. The classrooms I did actually teach in were horribly out of date at all the schools (Georgetown, GW, SIPA, George Mason, AU, etc). Not enough chairs or teaching materials, not enough sockets for laptops, poor reception, ceiling tiles missing, poorly cleaned rooms, the list goes on. Students everywhere were so used to this. That still makes me sad to this day. If you are an aspiring grad student thinking about grad school next year, please I beg you, don’t fall for the beautiful building. Here are a few tips! 👉 1. Always negotiate tuition costs with the university if you’re admitted. It never hurts to ask and be aggressive. But remember, even 10% off 200K is still 180K. Consider deferring for a year to seek other funding sources. Ask lots of questions about what “full tuition” means and how it works during capstone, thesis, etc. 👉 2. Talk to other recent graduates: What do they wish they knew? Was it worth it? How much are they earning now? Do the math and the research about salary expectations and job responsibilities in places and positions you might want to pursue post-graduation. 👉 3. Research every possible scholarship opportunity. Use sites like GoGrad to see if there are opportunities you might be able to capitalize on. Look local as often there are scholarship opportunities in your city or state. Plan in advance! Some universities have partnerships with programs like Peace Corps to reduce tuition costs. 👉 4. Get creative: Be open to a non-traditional path. Go IN-STATE, take classes slowly (1-2 at a time) while working full-time and pay out of pocket. Go Abroad. There are SO many excellent universities that are a fraction of US university costs.I LOVED doing my Masters in Costa Rica at the University for Peace (UPEACE) (No fancy building on the Mall but It was 1/10 the price of SAIS!!). Be creative and expansive in your search. 5. ??? Sharing is CARING TAG an aspiring grad student #nickatnoon
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A college campus is more than a place for learning — it’s a place for belonging. In conjunction with Middlesex County, Middlesex College, a public college located in central New Jersey, used their master plan as an opportunity to create an integrated, inclusive campus experience for students, faculty, staff and — in an effort to extend that sense of belonging to those often not included in a college’s vision plan — the greater Middlesex County community. Working in partnership with leaders from the College and the County, we established five key recommendations for the campus plan called “Big Moves” that lay out a clear, collaborative path toward a more diverse, supportive and welcoming destination for students and community members alike. In the second article of this series, we discuss three of the five Big Moves: the Spine, Pathways and Places, and Campus Life; and how they work together to create a welcoming gathering place for everyone. Learn more from Suzanne Klein, AIA, LEED-AP, WELL-AP and John Phillips about how they led the AECOM team to deliver this holistic approach to campus planning: https://lnkd.in/eR4FZPvi #RethinkWhatsNext #Education #RegionalPlanning #AECOM
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Increases and decreases in enrollment, four-year degree versus two-year certificate, commuter as opposed to living on-campus... these are just a few of the variables to be considered when designing postsecondary facilities. Omni Architects has proudly served the majority of Kentucky's university and community college campuses, designing structures that provide the institutions with the flexibility they needs to support fluctuating enrollments, changes in technology, and emerging pedagogies, while offering students a wide variety of spaces that support their path to graduation. We focus on these project types because we know that educational opportunities can change societal outcomes for all Kentuckians. (Shameless plug: the images that accompany this article happen to be projects completed by Omni Architects!) #education #postsecondaryeducation #omnidesigns #kentucky #architecture https://lnkd.in/gxH49sQf
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Having recently assisted some non-Iowa colleges with similar credit transfer and degree-sharing #partnerships, I cannot help but wonder if this St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University agreement might lead to others and--ultimately--a robust and sustainable statewide Catholic #highereducation consortium. One that offers current and prospective #college students a common application/acceptance to a much wider array of institutions, courses, majors, and cocurricular experiences. When one factors in the Iowa Department of Education Tuition Grant (up to $7500/year(!) for state residents attending an Iowa nonprofit IHE), #Iowa could provide a national model for addressing the #highered "demographic cliff" (including a 10-year decline in post-secondary participation of Iowa HS grads) with solutions that create strength through partnership instead of slow deaths (cf. Gary Stocker's work) via sustained unnecessary competition, duplication programs and expenditures, enrollment declines, and/or irreversible structural deficits. I hope and surmise that there are some governing boards and #leadership teams in Sioux City, Des Moines, Dubuque, and Epworth paying close attention (and reaching out) to their peers in Davenport and Cedar Rapids this week. Hats off to Amy Novak and Todd Olson for taking the first important steps for the good of their students and their communities.
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🏆 Phillips Academy Andover and Phillips Exeter Academy, renowned as "sister schools," are at the pinnacle of American private education! 🏫 Situated just an hour from Boston, both institutions stand out in every domain, committed to challenging and nurturing their students to excellence. ➡️Let's dive into their unique dimensions in this comprehensive analysis! Five Conclusions 1⃣️Faculty Situation: Both schools boast comparable class sizes and student-teacher ratios. However, Exeter's advantage lies in having a higher number of college counselors with extensive admission experience at renowned institutions. 2⃣️Academic Scores: Andover students shine with exceptional proficiency in standardized tests like SAT, ACT, and AP exams, consistently outscoring their peers at Exeter. 3⃣️College Matriculation: While direct comparisons are challenging, both schools have a history of sending students to prestigious institutions, including Ivy Leagues, MIT, Stanford, and more. 4⃣️Extracurricular Activities: Andover and Exeter excel in sports and offer over 100 student organizations and clubs, fostering well-rounded individuals. 5⃣️Tuition and Fees: Andover's tuition fees are higher, but Exeter balances costs through controlled growth, fundraising, and endowment revenues. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grUg9zGj #educationexcellence #school #rivalry #education #studentsuccess #collegebound #futureleaders #privateschools
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Put. It. In. The. Books. The College of Mount Saint Vincent has been named #1 in Top Performers for Social Mobility among regional colleges in the north, according to a recent list published by U.S. News & World Report. You read that right: NUMBER ONE! For the fifth consecutive year, the Mount has been selected as one of the top colleges in the nation for social mobility. In fact, Mount Saint Vincent has been highly ranked every year since U.S. News began a separate ranking for social mobility—and this year, we topped the charts. But the good news doesn’t stop there: the Mount was also ranked #9 overall among Regional Colleges North. “Being recognized as #1 for social mobility in our region speaks to the ways in which the College of Mount Saint Vincent transforms the lives of our learners,” said Mount President Susan Burns. “For nearly two centuries, we have been serving well those who are not served by others with access to an academically excellent education that has proven successful. This ranking not only demonstrates how the Mount successfully competes with public and private institutions of higher education in New York, but how we stand out in the region. Committed to providing support to all of our learners, but especially those who are Pell-receiving, the Mount is skilled at supporting our students from matriculation to graduation and beyond.” Want to learn more? Read more in the feature below!
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Innovation is happening in higher ed. It’s the transformative kind that happens because they are putting the learner/earner at the center of the programs being developed. It’s exciting to see this kind of work happening across the state-level players, from community colleges partnered with universities, to workforce to K12 to industry and employers to the governor’s office, all coming into alignment. It’s easier to align when you share a goal. #HumanCenteredDesign #NewMajorityLearners
🚨 The Montana University System partners with Education Design Lab to develop short-term credentials in high-demand fields 🚨 💡 “With this new micro-credential initiative, Montana is paving the way toward greater educational and career opportunities, and a brighter future, for Montanans” - Governor Greg Gianforte 🎓 Starting this month, these 12 Montana colleges will undergo a two-year transformation to enhance their role as sustainable engines of economic growth and regional talent suppliers: Bitterroot College - UM City College at Montana State University Billings Dawson Community College Flathead Valley Community College Gallatin College MSU Great Falls College Montana State University Helena College - The University of Montana Highlands College of Montana Technological University Miles Community College Missoula College - UM Montana State University-Northern The University of Montana-Western 🚀 This initiative is unique in that critical partners from across the state came together around the goal of designing, building, and implementing a sustainable education to workforce architecture that will have long term impacts and sustainability. 📰 Read the full news release here: https://buff.ly/3ELVGy8 #newsrelease #montanastate #universities #educationdesignlab #micropathway #credentials #firstofitskind
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