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Yahoo
29 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
UNCF's Institute for Capacity Building Releases Career Pathways Initiative Report to Elevate HBCU Student Success and Career Outcomes
Fueled by an investment from Lilly Endowment Inc. WASHINGTON, DC, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, UNCF's Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) released the highly anticipated Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) report, providing a data-driven narrative on how historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are redefining student success and aligning education with career outcomes. Fueled by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., CPI is empowering HBCUs to strengthen the link between academic experiences and the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce. The outcomes speak volumes. Across the program period, 2016 to 2022, participating institutions experienced a 27% increase in median job placement and a 21% increase in median salary when comparing pre- and post-pandemic periods. But CPI's impact goes beyond employment metrics. The report reveals CPI is a transformative approach to experiential learning and student engagement. The report highlights a 184% surge in service-learning participation, a 100% increase in undergraduate research experiences, and a 40% growth in internship engagement. 'These numbers reflect more than just programmatic success—they represent lives changed and futures reshaped,' said Ed Smith-Lewis, UNCF's senior vice president of institutional programs and strategic partnerships, who led the initiative. 'This report isn't just a look back; it's a vision forward—a blueprint for how HBCUs can lead in designing bold, student-centered pathways that drive economic mobility.' At the heart of CPI is a three-pronged framework built on a bold, proactive and continuous approach to institutional transformation. This model fosters a deeply collaborative environment between ICB and its institutional partners—one defined by mutual accountability, shared learning, and a commitment to student outcomes. The three strategic pillars include: Guided Pathways: Embedding student success into the core of institutional operations by ensuring every student gets on, stays on, and graduates from a pathway that supports both personal and professional aspirations. Integrated Co-Curricular Engagement: Redesigning curricula to streamline academic offerings, embedding 21st century competencies that prepare students for real-world challenges. Curricular Enhancements: Expanding co-curricular learning opportunities that increase awareness, exposure and skill development in alignment with workforce needs. In the months ahead, ICB will release a series of companion pieces to the report. They will include case studies that illustrate how HBCUs are using CPI to reimagine advising models, strengthen employer partnerships, and unlock equitable access to high-growth industries. This work is part of ICB's larger mission: to catalyze transformation across the HBCU sector through aligned partnerships, strategic investments, and a commitment to institutional excellence. To read the CPI report visit: UNCF's Institute for Capacity Building Launches Career Pathways Initiative Report to Elevate HBCU Student Success & Career Outcomes - UNCF ICB. ### About UNCFUNCF is one of the nation's largest and most effective supporters of higher education and serves as a leading advocate for college-bound students. Since its founding in 1944, UNCF has raised more than $6 billion to support students' access to higher education, provide scholarships and strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Each year, UNCF supports more than 50,000 students at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the country including 37 UNCF-member HBCUs. Through its efforts, UNCF has helped generations of students to get to and through college. We believe a college education plays a vital role in fortifying the pipeline of leaders and professionals who contribute to the advancement of our society. Our logo features the UNCF torch of leadership in education and our widely recognized trademark is, 'A mind is a terrible thing to waste.'® Learn more at or for continuous updates and news, follow UNCF on Instagram. About UNCF's Institute for Capacity BuildingUNCF's Institute for Capacity Building partners with Black colleges and universities to propel a shared pursuit of student success, community advancement and the fight for racial-justice equity. To learn more about UNCF Institute for Capacity Building, please visit CONTACT: Roy Betts UNCF 240.703.3384 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
ITV News
2 hours ago
- Health
- ITV News
Suffolk health boss pledges to create 'oases in the dental deserts' - as campaigners stage demo
A health boss has pledged to create 'oases in the dental deserts' amid plans to spend tens of millions of pounds restoring access to NHS dentistry. The Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans to spend £76m over the next decade to expand dental services in five areas, including Leiston, Brandon, Bury St Edmunds and Tendring. Its Chief Executive Ed Garratt insists they are 'recovering' the situation, with tens of thousands of urgent appointments now available. "We are now delivering 60,000 appointments a year in Suffolk and north east Essex, so there's no need for DIY dentistry anymore locally, but we have inconsistent dental coverage across our patch," he said. "That will represent a £76 million investment over ten years for those communities, assuming the procurement is successful, we have budgeted for it. "We want to end dental deserts... we want to create oases in the desert. 'I think this is a national problem. We've taken up the mantle in recent years, and we are recovering the situation but there's been an issue with the dental contract and the retention and recruitment of dentists," he added. Mark Jones started the Toothless in Suffolk campaign four years ago, fed up with watching NHS dentists closing and rural communities left in pain. 'We've heard numerous stories of DIY dentistry where people have got a pair of pliers from the garden shed and extracted their own teeth," he said. "It's completely unacceptable. The stories are horrific, and they have long-term consequences. "Access to NHS dentistry continues to be a postcode lottery, out of reach for tens of thousands of men, women and children. They deserve better, much better," he added. A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: 'This government inherited a broken NHS dental sector after years of neglect, but we are getting on with fixing it through our Plan for Change. 'We've already begun the rollout of 700,000 extra urgent dental appointments, and a 'golden hello' scheme is underway to recruit dentists to areas with most need – with hundreds of posts advertised. 'We will also reform the dental contract to make NHS work more appealing to dentists, and we've announced a national supervised toothbrushing programme to prevent tooth decay in young children.'
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Racing tips and nap from Newsboy for Hamilton and 4 other Wednesday meetings
Newsboy's Nap selection for Wednesday, May 28, is the Jim Goldie-trained Oriental Prince (4.00) at Hamilton. His next best, In A Hurry (3.10), runs at Beverley ENJOY some right royal success at Hamilton Park this afternoon by putting your faith in ORIENTAL PRINCE (4.00, nap) in the ICB (Water Proofing) Handicap . The Jim Goldie-trained four year old continued his remarkable season when winning at Haydock 18 days ago for a sixth success in 2025. On that occasion, he showed his courage by holding on from Abduction by a short head, and he can defy a further 3lb rise to garner an eighth career victory. At Beverley, be quick off the mark with IN A HURRY (3.10, nb) in the Skidby Restricted Maiden Stakes. The David O'Meara-trained Time Test filly was a good second in an Ayr maiden over a mile trip on her seasonal debut in April but was well beaten last time when stepping up a furlong in trip. The combination of that extended distance and her over-enthusiasm put paid to her chances on that occasion, but now she is down to seven and a half furlongs. Her debut as a juvenile last term was over seven furlongs and she was beaten a length into second in an encouraging run, and with two runner-up spots on her CV she looks ready to get her head in front. Wednesday tips HAMILTON 2.00 VICTOR CEE 2.30 A WAR EAGLE 3.00 AYR POET 3.30 LARCHILL LASS 4.00 ORIENTAL PRINCE (NAP) 4.30 DESTINADO 5.03 BRUCE BANNER BEVERLEY 2.10 DINAMO 2.40 COUNT PALATINE 3.10 IN A HURRY (NB) 3.40 CASILLI 4.10 HOSTELRY 4.40 SAWGRASS 5.10 GOLDEN RAINBOW NEWTON ABBOT 2.18 SHARP GLANCE 2.48 MR LE PHILOSOPHE 3.18 TELLAIRSUE 3.48 KICK UP A STORM 4.18 STRIKING A POSE 4.48 ON SPRINGS KEMPTON 5.18 OCEAN ODYSSEY 5.52 NANDITA 6.22 DR STRANGELOVE 6.52 SPY CHIEF 7.22 CRITICAL ACLAIM 7.52 ELTERWATER 8.22 TURQUINO 8.52 CAPONE CARTMEL 5.40 AT VIMEIRO 6.10 VOCAL DUKE 6.40 FOUROFAKIND 7.10 EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN 7.40 COQOLINO 8.10 LERMOOS LEGEND 8.40 AUTONOMOUS CLOUD Gamble responsibly Everyone at Reach is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Health checks could start at 30 in 'national first'
People living in a seaside town could be offered health checks from the age of 30 in a national first for the NHS, a senior doctor said. The free screening is usually offered to those aged 40 to 74, but that could be lowered in Clacton-on-Sea to tackle health inequalities. Dr Ed Garrett revealed the plan at a Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) meeting on Tuesday and said it was "progressing" forward. But an NHS spokesman said the idea was "very early stages". The health check aimed to detect if people were at higher risk of getting certain illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and strokes. It involved screenings, including cholesterol and blood pressure tests. Dr Garrett said it would be a "national first" if the proposal went ahead. "Given life expectancy [in Clacton], we feel it's important that health checks are delivered earlier," he said. The seaside town has been the focus of concerted efforts by the NHS to stop deprivation leading to health inequalities. Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty visited in 2021, having authored the Coastal Communities report. In it, he said these towns suffered from high rates of serious illnesses and lower life expectancy among residents. Ian Davidson, chief of Tendring District Council, also said people living in some parts of Clacton had a life expectancy 18 years lower than in wealthier parts of Essex. When approached by the BBC to provide more details on its health checks plan, an ICB spokesman said it was still in its infancy. He added: "We'll share more details as soon as we are able." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Life expectancy gap of 18 years in parts of Essex Whitty: Deprived coastal towns need redesign Seaside poor health overlooked, warns Whitty Suffolk and North East Essex ICB
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
ADHD referrals for adults over 25 temporarily paused
An NHS trust has temporarily stopped accepting referrals for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments for adults over 25, in an effort to reduce waiting lists for children. Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust said any new referrals for adults over the age of 25 would be paused temporarily from 21 May. More than 7,500 children and young people were currently waiting for an ADHD assessment in the region, the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) said. A spokesperson added it "must act urgently" to reduce the backlog and the decision would allow it to redirect resources towards reducing the waiting list for children. Under the temporary policy, only new referrals for ADHD diagnostics assessments for people under 25 would be commissioned, Coventry and Warwickshire ICB said. The trust has also confirmed the decision would not affect referrals for any adults who had already been referred and those on the current waiting list would remain. "We are urgently considering the implications of this ICB emergency policy for our services and will share further information in due course," a spokesperson added. According to a BBC investigation, the trust had 1,675 adults on the waiting list for adult ADHD services in March 2024, with 120 assessments carried out in 2023. Symptoms of ADHD can include a difficulty concentrating or focusing, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. In a statement announcing the policy, the ICB said its current ADHD assessment system was "not working effectively" with more than 10-year waiting times for some children. "This is unacceptable and clearly signals the need for a different approach," it said. It added it was committed to undertaking a "radical development and transformation" of ADHD services and the decision would free up clinical time and release funding. "However, our clinical experts advise that the impact of an ADHD diagnosis is significantly more profound for children," a spokesperson said. "For many children, a diagnosis can be life-changing, helping them stay in school, develop social skills, succeed in exams, and learn how to function and thrive in society." The interim policy would remain in place until a new ADHD pathway which was fit for purpose and supported all residents was implemented, it said. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed 'Our children aren't naughty - they're neurodiverse' Son will not start school due to SEND row - parents My son has ADHD and has missed a year of school Coventry and Warwickshire ICB Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
