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It's heartening to see twenty-four leaders from diverse sectors in Northern Ireland selected for the 2023 Fellowship Programme. With the support of several prominent businesses and organizations, this program highlights a commitment to the region's growth and development. The program's focus on nurturing leadership skills and addressing complex issues like climate, energy, sustainability, and conflict management is commendable, particularly given the unique challenges facing Northern Ireland. However, it's essential to consider whether the selection process adequately represents Northern Ireland's multi-racial and multi-cultural communities in 2023. Inclusivity and diverse representation are vital for the success of such initiatives, and it's worth examining whether these communities were sufficiently included among the chosen fellows. Initiatives like these offer hope and opportunities for leaders to bridge gaps, establish meaningful connections, and collectively work toward a brighter and more inclusive future for Northern Ireland. Collaboration, and positive transformation! 💪🌟 #LeadershipDevelopment #NorthernIreland #InclusionMatters

"This fellowship has introduced me to myriad ways to bring together my interests in federal and state #policy research, program design and devaluation, and collaboration with community partners and other stakeholders." Learn more about Lara Markovitz and her #fellowship experience in her 2024 SRCD State Policy Fellow Spotlight: https://bit.ly/41UjxX4 #research #fellow #StatePolicy

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Earlier this year, we were pleased to host our second annual Think-tank event, “Advancing the National Conversation on International Education” in Washington, D.C. The event brought together key stakeholders to build on the momentum gained over the past year and continue the conversation on a national strategy for international education in the U.S. Eight key themes arose during the event: • Recognizing Progress • Framing the Strategy in a Larger Ecosystem • Communication Strategy • Industry & Workforce Development • Community Colleges • Diversity • Addressing Risks through Advocacy • Grassroots/Hybrid Organizational Structure Download the event summary report for a detailed analysis of the key themes, outcomes, and next steps: https://hubs.li/Q02sHX3Y0

In 2016, National Louis University earned its federal designation as an Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. We are proud of this designation and its contribution to living our values of diversity and equity, and to building a culture of belonging. Currently, 51% of our undergraduate students and 20% of our graduate students identify as Latina/o/x, and as this enrollment has grown, so has our commitment to address the needs of both undergraduate and graduate Latina/o/x students through distinctive and innovative programs and resources.  El Centro de Excelencia is very excited to celebrate Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week September 11 – 17, 2023. In 2021-22, there were 572 institutions that met the definition of an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and they enrolled 65.6% of all Hispanic undergraduates (HACU 2023) As an HSI, National Louis University serves an important role in providing access to education and advancing equity for Latina/o/x youth. photo credit HACU 2023

Grateful to be part of Professor Samir Mayekar's class at Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago - 'The Modern Urban Economic Development Playbook.' It was an enriching experience assisting in a course that delved into crucial aspects of inclusive economic development post-pandemic, i.e., to view economic development through a tri-sector lens for what’s gained by government, philanthropy, and business. My 15 years of working across the for-profit, public, and nonprofit sectors perfectly aligned with the coursework and helped me appreciate why this course is essential for policymakers. This course reiterates the importance of collaborating with various stakeholders and their indispensable role in shaping a city's future. Kudos to Samir for designing such a comprehensive curriculum that covered: - traditional and modern economic development tools for policymakers, - understanding economy of a city, - significance of zoning, - turning around decades of disinvestment, - how to create and operationalize an economic plan, - future of downtowns and post-pandemic new normal, - why arts and culture is an economic tool, - the role of corporates in community development and much more. Did I mention the fantastic speakers who shared practical insights about how to make things happen? The best part of the course was the final presentations, in which the various student groups created a comprehensive vision for an urban economic development project based on the above principles. The judges' engagement with the students is highly appreciated, and it was a unique experience for the students to present to "real-world" practitioners! I highly recommend this course for the current and future students at the University of Chicago! Working with Meghan Hanan and engaging with exceptional students whose active participation in the class made these ten weeks truly rewarding. Looking forward to applying these insights in future endeavors. #ModernUrbanEconomicDevelopment #MUED #InclusiveGrowth #EconomicDevelopment #CityPlanning 🌆📚

I am excited to join the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University this year. During my time at Harvard University, I hope to engage in many activities related to #EnvironmentalEconomics, #decarbonization, and #climatechange change. #research #policy

New Blog Post ✍️ As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates, let's also look forward to the bright futures they will forge, thanks to the solid foundation they have built at The College of Westchester. Our Keynote Speaker, Westchester Board Legislator, Jewel Williams Johnson, beautifully encapsulated this sentiment: “You have the power to make a difference......" Full blog here: https://ow.ly/4HZY50Sxcuy

Have questions about Minority Serving Institutions? Join us next month for a webinar with College Advising Corps to learn about Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqXBPTtt