The Education of Mrs. Coretta Scott King

January 15, 2023Melissa W.

We’d be remiss if we celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. without acknowledging the backbone of his activism, his wife, Coretta Scott King. Afterall, she spearheaded the campaign to make his birthday a national holiday. While we know her as a lifelong human rights activist and champion of The Civil Rights Movement, she was first a decorated student before becoming a pivotal voice in social justice advocacy.

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The Education System in Morocco

December 10, 2022Melissa W.

Morocco made history today by becoming the first African team to ever advance to the semi finals in the FIFA World Cup. Morocco is a country rich with culture, tourism, and known for its cuisine – but what is their education like? 

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Native American Studies in Higher Education

November 30, 2022Melissa W.

Native American Heritage Month is coming to a close today. It is a month to honor, celebrate, and learn about the resilience of Native Americans who occupied the nation first, and there’s still so much to be educated about.

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Top 10 Colleges for World Cup-Quality Soccer Programs

November 21, 2022Melissa Woelflein

It’s FIFA World Cup time! Hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe are glued to their televisions to watch the first FIFA World Cup ever hosted in an Arab nation. The event, which happens every 4 years and lasts a month, is typically held in May/June/July, but since Qatar’s climate is so hot, they pushed it to November with hopes of it cooling down. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding the 2022 World Cup and Americans are already looking ahead to 2026, when the US will host. Are you looking to be the next big thing in soccer? Check out these top 10 colleges in the US with high-ranking soccer programs, according to NCSA College Recruiting!

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Veterans Further Education After Putting College on Hold to Serve Country

November 11, 2022Melissa W.

Today is Veterans Day and the team at Senior Class Graduation Products would like to thank all of the people who have fought for our freedoms!

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Tackling Mental Health Issues on Campus

November 03, 2022Melissa W.

Last week we talked about the rise in mental health challenges in higher education, specifically on college campuses. With 14% of college students saying they dropped out of college due to mental health issues, the need for help is there. However, tackling the issue is more complex than just offering more counselors and encouraging students to make appointments for 1:1 help. Because of this, campus administrators are starting to find more unique ways to reach students who may be struggling.

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College Scholarships for Breast Cancer Survivors

October 14, 2022Melissa W.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that in 2022, it is estimated that over 340,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the US? A cancer diagnosis affects a person in almost all aspects of their life during treatment. The physical, mental, and financial toll it takes can be overwhelming, and since cancer doesn’t follow a timeline, college students are often faced with a devastating diagnosis, threatening to derail their educational journey.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month and The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

September 30, 2022Melissa W.

We’re celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month over the next few weeks and highlighting education access for the 61.31 million Hispanics who live in The United States, making up the largest minority population.

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Skills-Based Hiring See Upward Trend in 2022

August 26, 2022Melissa W.

Are you currently a college student and worried your traditional degree alone won’t help you land a job post-graduation? You’re not alone.

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Looking Ahead: Undergraduate Enrollment Expected to Increase By 2030

July 29, 2022Melissa W.

We know commencements just wrapped up a month ago, but we live for education and are already looking ahead to the 2022-2023 school year! College campuses are starting to prepare for the new undergrads to move in and while college enrollment has dipped a bit since 2020, that outlook is likely just temporary.

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