Gallaudet University
Posted on May 7, 2021
Gallaudet and George Washington students squared off in the first bilingual intercollegiate debate in which one team used American Sign Language and the other spoken English…
Posted on May 7, 2021
Gallaudet and George Washington students squared off in the first bilingual intercollegiate debate in which one team used American Sign Language and the other spoken English…
Posted on April 21, 2021
University of Baltimore’s Second Chance College Program stands as an example of excellence in serving vulnerable populations to achieve a higher education. Since 2016, this program has worked with men in the Jessup Correctional Institution to foster their education toward a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Administration degree…
Posted on May 15, 2020
Beginning with the fall 2020 semester, students accepted into the Wilson College Single Parent Scholar Program will no longer have to pay for on-campus housing. The program, open to single parents who qualify academically for admission to Wilson, allows participants to live in on-campus housing with up to two children…
Posted on July 12, 2019
CWNF has awarded a grant of $35,000 to Penn State Abington as part of the Newcombe Scholarships for Mature Students program, for which the school will also provide 1:1 matching funds…
Posted on October 1, 2016
Renee Kirby, Temple University’s Associate Director of Disability Resources and Services, is honored in this article about her work at Temple with students with disabilities. She was recently inducted into the Susan Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame for “making a significant difference in the lives of youths and adults with disabilities through mentoring.”…
Posted on September 1, 2016
In 2013, Gallaudet University’s Alumni Association answered the challenge from the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation to match a pledge of $100,000 distributed over five years. This unique partnership between the Foundation and alumni in creating this endowed fund will benefit students at Gallaudet for years to come. …
Posted on July 1, 2016
Edinboro University has been celebrated by the OnlineSchoolsCenter.com, a virtual publication, for providing accommodations for students with disabilities who are enrolled in online courses. An article titled “Navigating an Online Education for Students with Disabilities” highlights the benefits and appeals of pursuing a college education online for students with a disability at Edinboro University.…
Posted on May 1, 2016
The impact of the Newcombe Scholarship program at Rider University and the story of Charlotte W. Newcombe is the focus of a feature article in the Spring 2016 edition of Rider Magazine. Featuring a story of individual courage and determination, Rider’s article demonstrates the significance of recognizing and acknowledging the efforts of non-traditional students.…
Posted on May 1, 2016
Exemplifying the challenges faced by many Mature Students, Newcombe Scholar Shalonda McCall graduated from NJCU with a flourish. Her accomplishment was highlighted in an article in The Jersey Journal that shared her story and captured her joy.…