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What Higher Ed Can Bring to Closing the Digital Divide
Community and technical colleges are particularly well-suited to partnering with governments to bring broadband and digital literacy to underserved urban and rural communities.
April 26, 2021 •
ShutterstockIn December, Congress did something rare by today’s standards: In bipartisan action, lawmakers approved $900 billion in a second COVID-19 relief package
, of which $7 billion was set aside for broadband. Now, President Joe Biden has proposed a more than $2 trillion infrastructure package that earmarks $100 billion for the deployment of broadband to underserved rural and urban communities. Public officials now must turn their attention to how best to bring high-speed Internet service to those trapped on the wrong side of the digital divide. Partnering with higher education can be a major part of the solution.
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The two-four month internship program is designed to pair service-oriented, driven students with opportunities for experiential learning and research in Eastern Kentucky and the greater Appalachian region. We are excited to provide paid internship opportunities for students to be able to partner with community organizations in the Appalachian region, said Kathryn Engle, associate director of the Appalachian Center. The AppalachiaCorps program will allow students to be plugged into many great projects in Eastern Kentucky and beyond and make an impact in their communities.
Students will have paid internships through an organization of their choice, which allows for a learning experience tailored to the individual student and their career goals. They will gain valuable experiences in leadership, skill-building and networking in the region. Academic credit is available for those who are interested. Students engaging in Appalachian research projects are also eligible for the progr
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Food insecurity has soared nationwide. Student-hunger activists are adapting to the need.
Ever since I learned about Swipe Out Hunger, an organization that helps students donate meal-plan credits to classmates in need, I’ve been intrigued by its model, built on altruism and activism and some level of cooperation from colleges’ dining services.
In the last year, rates of hunger around the country have skyrocketed: Last month