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University of Florida

New Member Spotlight: Rebecca Newman Speaks Out About Academic Suppression in Florida

As a longtime Florida resident, Professor Rebecca Newman has witnessed the political winds change in the Sunshine State. Over the last few years, that...
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New Member Spotlight: Roy Chan on Improving Free College Programs

“Tuition-free programs must remain accessible and affordable for all types of students and should be designed with a promise to reduce the national...
College campus

New Member Spotlight: Lara Perez-Felkner Tackles Inequality in STEM Education

“In order to best support STEM students, and especially, to help underserved students thrive in these programs and open the door for high-paying...
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SSN Members Engage the Judiciary

Beyond connecting directly with legislators, one crucial way to inform policy is via the judiciary. Over the last few months, two SSN members have...
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Scholar Spotlight: Heath Brown

This week's Scholar Spotlight is Heath Brown, who hosted a Birthright Citizenship discussion at the Tenement Museum last month. This NYC Chapter event...
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Scholar Spotlight: Susan Dynarski

This week's scholar spotlight is Susan Dynarski, whose groundbreaking research on low-income students and the college application process gained...
DACA

Scholar Spotlight: Tom K. Wong

This week, we highlight Tom K. Wong, who worked with civic organizations UnitedWeDream, Center for American Progress, and the National Immigration Law...
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Scholar Spotlight: Natasha Warikoo

This week, our Scholar Spotlight highlights Natasha, who co-wrote a powerful op-ed in the New York Times about the admissions processes of top...
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How Young Immigrants, Communities, and States Benefit from President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

The Obama administration has instituted limited benefits for undocumented youth brought to this country as children – but legal battles in Texas have...