Posts by Cyndi Bohlin
51³Ô¹Ï Honors Hispanic-Serving Institutions During Hispanic Heritage Month
This National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15), 51³Ô¹Ï recognizes the vital role of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the diverse 5.6 million students they educate across the United States. The…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Summer REU Programs—and Why Students Should Apply Early
Since 1987, the National Science Foundation has funded around 1,300 sites each year for summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs). These programs, located at research intensive institutions across the country,…
Read MoreWhy I Belong: Donna Sakabu
I vividly recall a conversation with two dear friends at a Starbucks in Roseville, California on a cold Saturday morning in February 2011. After spending 16 years as a stay-at-home…
Read MoreWhat I Learned My First Year of College
Just last spring, I had finished wading through the swamp of college applications and announced my plans for the next four years. Now, after two full semesters at college, I’m…
Read More51³Ô¹Ï Stands with Harvard’s International Students & Families
The Independent Educational Consultants Association (51³Ô¹Ï) strongly condemns the current administration’s recent decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. This unprecedented action not only disrupts the lives…
Read MoreWhy I Belong: Joe Slater
For most of my life, I thrived as part of a team. As a college baseball player and coach and later as an athletics administrator at UC Berkeley, my days…
Read MoreMessage from the 51³Ô¹Ï President on Staffing Reductions at the Dept. of Education
As President of 51³Ô¹Ï, I am writing regarding the latest developments within the US Department of Education, a federal agency that has served students and families in important ways for…
Read More51³Ô¹Ï Returns to Capitol Hill for Our Third Annual Advocacy Day
It is an interesting time to work in education. Teen mental health concerns abound, and the political climate in the United States is causing significant unrest, concern, and confusion. So,…
Read MoreThe ED for the IEC: Understanding the Federal Government’s Role in Education
Note: The Trump administration is making changes at a rapid pace and while these functions have existed with the Department of Education for decades, they could take a different shape…
Read MoreWhy I Belong: Linda Jang
Standing on the 18th floor of an open-framed high-rise building, wearing a hard hat and surveying the open floor plan, I could never have imagined that this path would one…
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