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Barnama
15-06-2025
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- Barnama
USM Students Empower Homeless Community Through Outreach Programme
GEORGE TOWN , June 15 (Bernama) -- A recent community outreach initiative by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students has shone a light on the power of community empowerment, while fostering unity and practical life skills among residents of Penang Homeless Transit Centre (PTGPP). In a statement, USM said a total of 71 second-year students from its School of Communication took part in the programme, Comm@Love In Transit (Comm@L.I.T.), organised in collaboration with PTGPP and supported by Service-Learning Malaysia–University for Society USM (SULAM-USM). Held yesterday, the initiative aimed to uplift PTGPP residents through a series of vibrant, interactive activities, including an explore race, gotong-royong (communal clean-up), an oral health awareness talk, and a community celebration.
The Sun
15-06-2025
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- The Sun
USM Students Empower Penang Homeless in Community Outreach
GEORGE TOWN: A recent community outreach initiative by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students has shone a light on the power of community empowerment, while fostering unity and practical life skills among residents of Penang Homeless Transit Centre (PTGPP). In a statement, USM said a total of 71 second-year students from its School of Communication took part in the programme, Comm@Love In Transit (Comm@L.I.T.), organised in collaboration with PTGPP and supported by Service-Learning Malaysia–University for Society USM (SULAM-USM). Held yesterday, the initiative aimed to uplift PTGPP residents through a series of vibrant, interactive activities, including an explore race, gotong-royong (communal clean-up), an oral health awareness talk, and a community celebration. 'Each activity was designed to promote sustainability, improve mental and emotional well-being, and foster a sense of belonging and connection among participants. 'These efforts also aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production),' the statement read. State Social Development and Welfare Committee chairman, Lim Siew Khim, who attended the event, praised the programme's transformative impact in strengthening community cohesion and promoting collaboration between institutions. 'The residents' growing confidence and motivation to reintegrate into society is a remarkable achievement. It proves that coordinated efforts between institutions and communities can bring about meaningful and lasting change,' she said.
The Sun
15-06-2025
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- The Sun
USM students empower homeless community through outreach programme
GEORGE TOWN: A recent community outreach initiative by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students has shone a light on the power of community empowerment, while fostering unity and practical life skills among residents of Penang Homeless Transit Centre (PTGPP). In a statement, USM said a total of 71 second-year students from its School of Communication took part in the programme, Comm@Love In Transit (Comm@L.I.T.), organised in collaboration with PTGPP and supported by Service-Learning Malaysia–University for Society USM (SULAM-USM). Held yesterday, the initiative aimed to uplift PTGPP residents through a series of vibrant, interactive activities, including an explore race, gotong-royong (communal clean-up), an oral health awareness talk, and a community celebration. 'Each activity was designed to promote sustainability, improve mental and emotional well-being, and foster a sense of belonging and connection among participants. 'These efforts also aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production),' the statement read. State Social Development and Welfare Committee chairman, Lim Siew Khim, who attended the event, praised the programme's transformative impact in strengthening community cohesion and promoting collaboration between institutions. 'The residents' growing confidence and motivation to reintegrate into society is a remarkable achievement. It proves that coordinated efforts between institutions and communities can bring about meaningful and lasting change,' she said.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Mississippi receives its highest-ranking ever in KIDS COUNT report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi's education ranking has climbed to 16th in the nation, according to the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book. This is the state's highest-ranking ever. KIDS COUNT ranked Mississippi 30th in education in 2024, 32nd in 2023 and 39th in 2022. The state was ranked 48th in 2014. Over the past decade, the statewide graduation rate has risen from 75% to 89.2%, higher than the national average. USM launches Mississippi Center for Apprenticeships and Residency in Education The 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book is a 50-state report of data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, analyzing how children and youth are faring across the nation. Each year, the Data Book presents national and state data from 16 indicators in four domains — economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors — and ranks the states according to how children are faring overall. Mississippi ranks 48th in overall child well-being. 'Mississippi's momentum in education is the result of strong policies and dedicated, effective educators,' said Dr. Lance Evans, state superintendent of education. 'Our students' achievements have made the state a national leader in improving academic outcomes. I am tremendously proud that our national ranking for education has steadily climbed from 48th in 2014 to 16th in 2025. Mississippi students have proven once again that there is no limit to what they can accomplish with the strong support of Mississippi educators.' The Children's Foundation of Mississippi (CFM) works with the national KIDS COUNT Data Center and produces an annual Mississippi KIDS COUNT Factbook. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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- Yahoo
USM launches Mississippi Center for Apprenticeships and Residency in Education
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) received approval from the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Board of Trustees to establish the Mississippi Center for Apprenticeships and Residency in Education (MCARE). 'Establishing MCARE elevates our existing work in supporting high-quality training for teacher candidates, and we look forward to new opportunities to collaborate with partners statewide to expand these efforts,' said Andrea Krell, instructor and director of teacher residency at USM. Most Mississippi universities increase tuition: IHL According to USM officials, MCARE's purpose is to provide accessible pathways and career advancement in education. The first cohort of undergraduate teacher residents at USM began in fall 2019, followed by graduate student cohorts beginning in summer 2022. In an effort to further impact Mississippi's teacher shortage, USM added an apprenticeship pathway. In 2024, Southern Miss became the first Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program in the state and was awarded an Apprenticeship Building America grant worth $3.8 million from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. Apprentices receive on-the-job training and related instruction, ultimately earning both a degree and a teaching license upon completion of the program. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
