Is Grad School for Me? Demystifying Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students

Grad school can take a toll on mental and physical health, particularly for women of color. Yet there is no denying that it can also play a role in advancing economic mobility. That’s why this episode is all about the …

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Empowering Black and Latina Women Through Financial Independence

Today’s episode is another Financial Literacy Month conversation, this time with Money Coach Aqura Nicholson. Earning more money doesn’t automatically mean you know how to manage more money. This is something that both Aqura and I had to learn the …

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First-Generation Narratives Series: Alexandria Lee-Robinson

Navigating higher education as a first-generation student at Binghamton University is a journey laden with challenges and triumphs. Sharing success stories as first-gen students and alumni not only celebrate their achievements, but also serves as an inspiration for future generations, …

By Melissa Hewitt
Melissa Hewitt Student Director of Diversity
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Ten Ways to Advocate For Yourself During the Job Interview Process

Job interviews set the stage for the type of working relationship you will have if you decide to accept the position. That’s why advocating for yourself, even from the very beginning of that working relationship, is extremely important. In this …

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