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This identity/allyship rope team is a community for first-generation students and alums, and for all community members to support the first-generation student/alum experience. This rope team is designed to elicit and voice their shared experiences and to make available the connections, opportunities, resources and experiences central to their development and success. We call them “rope teams” because they, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed. 

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A Day in the Life With Arlene Cabrera at T. Rowe Price

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Published on March 18, 2025

Change is an inevitable element of life that you will see play into your career as well. Lean into the redirection with a Change Management Consultant who embraces the shifts for a living, and take a look into a day …

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Women’s History Month Guest Speaker Presents “Leading Beyond Limits: Overcoming Barriers and Owning Your Power and Resilience”

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Published on March 17, 2025

The Center for Social Justice welcomes Robin H. Holmes-Sullivan, president of Lewis & Clark College, on Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. ET.

In her presentation, “Leading Beyond Limits: Overcoming Barriers and Owning Your Power and Resilience,” Holmes-Sullivan explores how …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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What is Plant a Billion Trees? Celebrate Earth Day

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Published on March 14, 2025

The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign is a major forest restoration program. Our goal is to restore forests across the planet to help people and slow the connected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Help us reach …

By Pamela Jimenez
Pamela Jimenez Program Director for the Center for Social Justice
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Statement on Excelsior’s Values

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Published on March 11, 2025

Excelsior University was founded in 1971 to make the transformative power of education accessible to all. This was our mission then. It remains our mission now.   

We have taken note of several actions and headlines that may seem to call …

By Daniel Pascoe Aguilar
Daniel Pascoe Aguilar Fndg. Director of Ctr. for Social Justice & CDO
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Turning Casual Conversations into Job Interviews

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Published on March 6, 2025

Job interviews don’t always come after you apply to a job. Sometimes, you may be having a casual conversation, but your story and the way you speak are so captivating, that the person you’re speaking starts thinking about ways they …

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Making Moves and Building Wealth with Cinneah El-Amin

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Helping nine-to-five hotties earn more and build wealth, product manager and founder of Flynanced, Cinneah El-Amin, joins Kimberly in this episode to discuss advocating for yourself and creating a lifestyle where our career supplements the lives we want to live, …

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Improve your ability to communicate big ideas to clients, teams, and execs by honing your presentation skills! Gain access to…

Career Exploration

Finding your career path doesn’t have to be a headache! Learn the difference between constructive and overwhelming questions to ask…

Resumes

Get seen by employers and put your best foot forward in the application process by unlocking key hacks and tips…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

Upgrade your hire-ability by demystifying the hiring process from application to offer.

Getting to Know Your Manager & Team

Navigating a new workplace is a challenge. Start your new role with confidence by asking the right questions on (and…

Presence & Professionalism

Whether you’re in the office, joining a remote meeting, or attending a work event, how you show up matters! Demystify…

Professional Writing & Organization

Take a deep dive into the unspoken dos and don’ts of professional communication with coworkers, customers, managers, and more! Then,…

Interviewing

Prepare to ace the interview! Dive into interview fundamentals, secrets to making a great first impression on employers, and how…

Cover Letters

When used correctly, a cover letter can be a valuable companion to your resume. This course will provide the samples…

Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…

Requesting Time Off

Nervous about requesting time off from work? Not sure how to ask your manager? Get the essential information and templates…

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Explore the essential roles and functions you’ll be collaborating with at top companies, then dive into best practices for leading…

Clarifying Expectations

What questions do you need to ask to get the job done correctly? Improve your ability to communicate with your…

Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success—but where do you start? Learn how to choose which…

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Feedback is a two-way street — this course helps prepare you to thoughtfully give and receive constructive feedback with team…

LinkedIn Overview

Learn how to harness all of LinkedIn’s features in order to optimize your job search, expand your network, and maximize…

Informational Interviews

Careers aren’t built alone! Informational interviews are a key tool in your professional toolbelt: learn how to leverage the peers…
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The First Gen Lounge

An award winning podcast and the first and #1 show in the world for first-generation scholars and professionals.

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First Generation Foundation: Supporting First Generation College Students

First Generation Foundation: Supporting First Generation College Students

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