Student Spotlight: Nadiah Layne of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Social advocacy and activism are on the rise today. Being able to have a safe space where one is uplifted, their differences celebrated, and their community is put first is important. The mission of the National Association for the Advancement …

By Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros
Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros Senior Peer Consultant
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Breaking into Hollywood as a Black, Trans, Queer founder

Tye-Leigha Hagood (they/them) – or Tye for short – is a Black Trans Queer filmmaker, passionate about the revolutionary act of telling LBGTQ+ stories on a mainstream level.

Tye found their passion for film early in childhood, writing their first screenplay in …

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How to Figure Out Your Salary Range

In this week’s episode, we’re discussing how to determine your salary requirements. Whether you’re pursuing a career in the public sector, private industry, or aiming for a federal job, understanding how to determine your salary range is crucial.

Here’s what …

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Use The Job, Don’t Let The Job Use You

In this episode, we’ve got a special guest, and guess who? It’s none other than my hubby and co-founder, Darius Strickland! Darius has had quite the journey in athletic administration, breaking barriers as an African American male in White male …

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Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Program Opportunities!

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) is an organization that hosts various programs focusing on recruiting and training undergraduate students for coveted roles across many industries. They have multiple programs including SEO Career, SEO Tech Developer, and SEO Law. Applications are …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
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Student Spotlight: Inez Williams of the Caribbean Student Association

With a small multicultural community in Binghamton University, a predominantly white institution, it is important for there to be safe spaces for students of color. Dedicated to the theme, “One Love,” the Caribbean Student Association, founded in 1977, strives to …

By Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros
Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros Senior Peer Consultant
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Student Organization Highlight: Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society

November is Career Development Month and the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development interviewed the Charles Drew Pre-Health Society.

1. What does professional development look like for you? How may have this changed over time?

Professional development is about …

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
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7 Essential Tips for First-Generation Job Seekers

Challenges abound for first-generation Americans – those whose parents came to the U.S. from another country or came themselves and became citizens. From learning the language and adapting to the American culture to facing discrimination and having to forge a path …

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Student Organization Spotlight: The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

November is Career Development Month and the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development would like to highlight the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.

1. What does professional development look like for you? How may have this changed over time?

By Alexandria Mavila
Alexandria Mavila Senior Peer Consultant
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Student Spotlight: Jonah Poueriet of Financial Literacy for the Youth

Financial literacy is an important aspect of one’s daily and professional life. While this topic is so important, many students and youth in general, are not taught about it or even come across its benefits until they start their adult …

By Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros
Stephanie Ramirez-Cisneros Senior Peer Consultant
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