There is no energy like commencement energy! So proud of our Urban College of Boston graduates.

Unlocking individual potential | Yves Salomon-Fernandez | TEDxBabsonCollege YouTube video by TEDx Talks

My TEDx talk centers on the power of a single individual, a community, & #HigherEducation to transform a life w/a multiplier effect. It forced me to be vulnerable in ways I’ve never been publicly. Unlocking human potential fuels me. #courage #resilience #community #dvsurvivor

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The enduring magic of reading out loud - The Boston Globe Although it is usually associated with young children’s bedtimes, my teenage daughter and I recently rediscovered the joy of picking up a book together.

I read out loud with my kids throughout the pandemic. What a great reminder that we can still treasure those moments with them as they get older. A snowy day is an excellent excuse!

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Schools must be safe havens for every child - The Boston Globe As fears of Immigration and Customs Enforcement action spread through Massachusetts, we must hold tight to the core value of education.

“We must hold tight to the core value of education.” Thank you, Superintendent Abeyta.

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Are You Okay? In September 2019, we came out in droves to demand action on climate change. When the racial reckoning began in 2020, we checked on our Black friends. When Asian hate started, we checked on our Asi…

If you care about humanity, you are not okay. We are not okay. It's hard to talk about hope right now. How are you dealing?

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Michelle Obama is done pretending - The Boston Globe For the former first lady, sitting through one Trump inauguration was enough.

Sometimes you just can’t. That’s all. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/19/o...

Celebrating #MLK Weekend

Just reading about this! Promising results. Coupled with changes in our human behavior, there could be hope for slowing the pace of this aspect of environmental degradation. Staying cautiously optimistic!

I agree w/these seven core competencies for college presidents: 1. Trust building
2. Demonstrating resilience
3. Communication savvy
4. Crafting a cabinet and team building
5. Emotional intelligence
6. Leading with courage
7. Data acumen and resource management www.academicsearch.org/wp-content/u...

#Realtalk plans after high school. Choose your own path! 2-year college, traditional university, vocational training, there are so many options. Make zero to no debt the path to start your life with o... TikTok video by prezyves617

#Realtalk College Edition: There are great #vocational schools and #postsecondary options available for high school grads besides the traditional 4-year colleges. Find the option that’s right for you. Go #debtfree. #communitycollege #skillstraining #workforcedevelopment www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYr7LqW9/

#Realtalk College Edition with my baby boy. Tell the young people in your life that you believe in them and that they are capable.#Mamiresistance #college #postsecondaryeducation #FAFSA #financialaid TikTok video by prezyves617

#Realtalk College Edition. Big takeaways: lift up young people by letting them know they’re capable and you believe in them. Complete the #FAFSA and other #financialaid applications early. If you understand what they are looking for on the #SAT, you can ace it.

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