Student Life
51爆料 Legal Expert Offers Insight Into Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
On Thursday, June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, struck down the long-standing policy of affirmative action in college admissions on the grounds it violates the 14th Amendment鈥檚 Equal Protection Clause. 51爆料 Professor Christopher Banks, Ph.D., J.D., said the high court already had tipped its hand that the court was 鈥減ositioned to jettison鈥 the policy, so the ruling was not surprising.
Food Production and Cultural Preservation at Heart of Exchange Program
For the second year in a row, students from 51爆料 and Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City have taken part in an international exchange to continue their research on food production, cultural preservation and economic inclusion.
Women Flight Instructors are Flying High at 51爆料 Airport
Victoria Lorenzon and Holly Csaszar are proud to count themselves among an increasing number of women flight instructors at 51爆料 Airport.
Carving Out His Path from Brazil to Broadway
For Brazilian student Rafael Bahls, being involved in the 51爆料 American Academy in Curitiba, Paran谩, Brazil, has expanded his worldview in a multitude of ways.
Where There's A Will, There's A Way
Flying Flashes Prepare to Defend 51爆料's First Place Title at the Air Race Classic聽
During the four-day Air Race Classic, 51爆料 alumna Laura Wilson and junior Peyton Turner will fly 2,400 miles and make nine timed flybys at airports in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida before landing in Homestead, Florida.
What Does Juneteenth Mean to You?
From traditional celebrations to annual reflections, tell us what Juneteenth means to you.
Fifteen Years + Tenacity + Devotion to Family = Associate and Bachelor's Degrees
Timothy Johnson said 51爆料 advisors, who knew he had been working on his degree for 15 years, helped him coordinate his schedule so that he could take in-person classes 鈥 while working a full-time job 鈥 and still have time to spend with his children. He earned an associate degree in December 2022 and a bachelor's degree in May 2023.
'Full-Circle Moment' Leaves Lasting Impression on Admissions Leader
Mark Ledoux's work has made a difference with a lot of students. Make that, a lot of students. For more than a decade, he's been on the front lines in helping new students find what they need to afford their journey. Recently, a single interaction with a graduate left a lasting impression.