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First-Generation Student Success Hosts Urban Male Institute

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By brittany sylvestri | 10/22/2018

°Õ³ó±ðÌý within Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s  recently hosted a free, two-day institute at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s College of Business for faculty, staff and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.Ìý

The event was an opportunity for urban male Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ to gain insights from industry leaders and forge network connections. Participants engaged in thought-provoking dialogues and presentations on self-awareness, involvement and leadership.Ìý

"The institute was designed to accelerate a positive change, reframe the thinking process, and infiltrate the lives of urban males," said Ron Oliver, director of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s First-Generation Student Success. “Participants left the event with the tools they need to become actively engaged with their own success.â€

The Urban Male Initiative is designed to help Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ better navigate their college experience and build their connection to the university community.Ìý

For more information on the Urban Male Initiative, click .Ìý

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