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Shannon Newman

I’m passionate about exploring the intersections of landscapes, labor, and livelihoods through the lens of political ecology. I strive to provide in-depth, research-driven insights that empower readers to understand complex ecological and social dynamics. My goal is to foster awareness, promote informed dialogue, and connect audiences with impactful narratives on environmental justice and transnational solidarity.

Federal Pell Grants: How to Apply, Eligibility Criteria, and Funding Limits – Everything You Need to Know

Designed to help low-income undergraduate students pay for their education, federal Pell Grants are a type of financial aid offered by the U.S. Department ...

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Empowering Training with AI & Machine Learning – The Provost IMPACT Award

The second batch of the Institutional Multidisciplinary Paradigm to Accelerate Collaboration and Transformation (IMPACT) Awards recipients was announced last autumn by the University of ...

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IIE American Passport Project Awards Grant to UK to Support US Students Studying Abroad

The Institute of International Education (IIE) has chosen the University of Kentucky (UK) among 45 higher education institutions around the country to get the ...

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Loan Discharge and Cancellation Options Due to Death

Managing a borrower’s outstanding debt can become a difficult and taxing task for their remaining family members after a borrower dies. The type of ...

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Loan Discharge and Cancellation Options If You’ve Declared Bankruptcy

Although it’s a tough choice, declaring bankruptcy can provide a means out of financial crisis. Examining discharge and cancellation choices during bankruptcy might be ...

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Loan Discharge and Cancellation Options If You’re a Victim of Forgery

Should you find out that a loan under your name was obtained unlawfully by forgery, you must move quickly to safeguard your financial future. ...

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Sports Center Garage and Johnson Recreation Center Expansion in Progress

Through major repair and expansion of the Sports Center Garage and Johnson Recreation Center, construction projects aiming at improving parking infrastructure and recreational amenities ...

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Sanders-Brown’s 40-Year Legacy in Alzheimer’s Research: Advancing Brain Health

Leading Alzheimer’s disease research for the past four decades, the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) at the University of Kentucky has made revolutionary findings ...

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Loan Discharge and Cancellation Options for Parent PLUS Borrowers

Parent PLUS Loans provide vital financial support to parents seeking to cover the cost of their child’s undergraduate education. However, these loans can be ...

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Loan Discharge and Cancellation Options If You’re a Federal Perkins Loan Borrower

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students with extraordinary financial need, Federal Perkins Loans were low-interest student loans. Many borrowers are still paying back these ...

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