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Meeting Kip Thorne & an Oppenheimer Screening

Caltech Admissions

At the end of the first week of classes, our undergraduate student government (ASCIT) organized a fantastic event for students to try a bunch of food and hear from legendary Caltech physicist and Nobel laureate Kip Thorne, who joined us that evening for a book signing and discussion about his role in the movie Oppenheimer !

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UC San Diego to Build New Student Center and Housing Complex

BestColleges

The Triton Center will include student and mental health services and the alumni center. The Ridge Walk North Living and Learning Neighborhood will accommodate 2,400 undergraduate students on campus. Currently, the campus has around 41,000 total students enrolled , with just under 32,000 undergraduate students.

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PepsiCo Donates $250K to Fight Food Insecurity at HBCUs

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The funds will impact more than 37,500 students facing food insecurity by funding campus food pantries, creating meal plans for students experiencing homelessness, creating cooking and meal prep workshops, establishing stipends for student pantry staff workers, and more. undergraduate students were food insecure in 2020.

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What are the “Southern Ivies”?

Top Tier Admissions

The university allows its 7,000 undergraduate students to explore subjects ranging from economics to elementary education to electrical and computer engineering. The school’s campus—an arboretum located at the heart of Nashville—offers an idyllic setting, surrounded by museums, restaurants, and live music venues.

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Top Instagram Trends for Schools

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

Instagram’s popularity among students is evident, with over 70% of people between the ages of 18 and 29 having active Instagram accounts. Instagram allows schools to interact directly with students, fostering a sense of community and keeping them informed about campus events and updates.

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University of California, Santa Barbara

Ivy Central

The UCSB Gauchos have a strong fan base and school spirit, making athletic events a fun and exciting part of campus life. The campus has a lively and vibrant atmosphere with many student organizations, cultural events, and recreational opportunities available for students.

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Northwestern: Supplemental Essays

Top Tier Admissions

undergraduate students live on campus. Northwestern University , located in Evanston, Illinois, is ranked #9 on the most recent U.S. News & World Report ’s list of National Universities. 70% of its more than 8.5k Northwestern also competes in NCAA Division I sports in the Big Ten conference.