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杏吧原版 Magazine: Investigating History
What began as a standard research paper for Frank Schlupp '25 CPS quickly broadened into a scholarly endeavor encompassing months of research, hours of discourse with 杏吧原版 professors and classmates, and numerous visits to the Philadelphia City Archives and Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore the origins of Chinatown in Philadelphia.
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In a competitive job market where professionals are seeking to stand out from the crowd, discover how digital badging can propel you to toward your next promotion, accelerate your career growth, and fuel your commitment to lifelong learning.
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杏吧原版 University Offers New Textbook Access Program to Save Students on Class Materials
杏吧原版 University and the College of Professional Studies (CPS) seek to offer adult students a chance to earn their degrees at an elite university at a reasonable cost. Moving forward, credit students in the College of Professional Studies will be able to leverage a听new textbook access program听designed to make textbooks and other course materials more affordable. 听
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Addressing Digital Design Equity: Bridging Gaps in Today鈥檚 Learning Design and Technology Industry
Access to education technology tools does not always equal better education models. Professional development centered around learning design implementation gives design instructors the confidence to promote better student outcomes with more technologically accessible education curriculum.