ACM

The Associated Colleges of the Midwest is a consortium of academically excellent, independent liberal arts colleges located across five states.

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"I’m not only just proud of myself, but I’m proud of the people around me,” a @LawrenceUni student said of their participation in an ACM-led program to spotlight graduate school opportunities in the arts and humanities.

Read more about GRADx, here:
https://t.co/bc8HMmhnJC

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Luke Bryson of @GrinnellCollege and Emilie Anding of @StOlaf earned honorable mentions. Read their short stories, as well as those of the other finalists, at this link: https://t.co/it9fC4r5Xw

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.@CornellCollege senior Indy Smith is the winner of the annual Nick Adams Short Story Contest! The ACM's 14 member institutions have proudly held this fiction writing competition for 52 years. Congrats, Indy!

Details: https://t.co/voklSrLHMu

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The #ACMStudentLeadershipSummit gave emerging leaders an opportunity for growth, connection, and empowerment. Thank you to @CommonPurpose and the alumni and community leaders who made this a transformative weekend! #StudentLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment https://t.co/NDGfzUwBOd

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Get to know ACM's new President, Lisa Jasinski! In her first interview, she shares insights into her background as a first-generation college graduate, the intersection of her research interests and leadership roles, and ACM's unique strengths. Read more: https://t.co/mMHaeDafnS

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The second #ACMStudentLeadershipSummit is now complete, but these student leaders are just getting started! We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have on their communities. Thank you to @CommonPurpose for partnering with us on this experience!

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@StevieValles, CEO and Founder of @ChicagoVotes, spoke with our students about "The Leader I Need to Be" at the second #ACMStudentLeadershipSummit. A non-partisan, non-profit organization, Chicago Votes is opening the doors of government and politics to young people.

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Great panel today on engaging diverse stakeholders with @nubiawillman, CPO at @latinospro, and Frankie Shipman-Amuwo, Managing Deputy Commissioner of Programs at @ChicagoDFSS. Thank you for joining us at the #ACMStudentLeadershipSummit!

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As the #ACMStudentLeadershipSummit continues, students met with city leaders to discuss what's core to their leadership, and how they adjust to accommodate change without compromising their values. Thank you to our visitors for sharing their experience!

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We are thrilled to begin the second #ACMStudentLeadershipSummit, in partnership with @CommonPurpose. @CoeCollege alum Meghan Ozaroski from @BuffettInst gave opening remarks, followed by dinner with city leaders and ACM alumni. Thank you to all our volunteers!

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Today the ACM announced Lisa Jasinski as its ninth president. She is a thought leader in higher education and an experienced administrator with nearly two decades of work managing complex strategic plan initiatives. Please join us in welcoming her! https://t.co/AlCrdOTNlf

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Happy holidays from all of us at ACM!

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Sue Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Monogamy, will select the winner in the 2024 ACM Nick Adams Short Story Contest. The annual writing competition awards a prize of $1,000 for the winning story by an ACM student. https://t.co/f8k7IWj4Lk

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ACM's "Empathetic Design for Equitable Civic Engagement" workshop at @LFCollege was full of takeaways for faculty & staff. The 2-day event was part of our Equitable Civic Engagement initiative, established through a grant from @Spencer_Fdn. Read more. https://t.co/TeZUPJTDu3

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✍️ ACM student writers, it's time to gather your short #fiction for our annual Nick Adams Short Story Contest! Colleges can pick up to 4 stories to be considered for the $1,000 prize. Contact your English dept. to learn your college's deadline. More: https://t.co/XZaHADrro2

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Thank you @UWMadGSEd for hosting ACM's Graduate School Exploration (GRADx) program. Through GRADx, ACM students from underrepresented students or with nontraditional paths to college experience a larger research university’s approach to grad study. https://t.co/pAdUSmEJv6

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Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on race in admissions, the ACM will continue to support our colleges and their work in advancing all forms of diversity and inclusion among their student populations. Read our full statement: https://t.co/LL8ukVxCBD

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Sonya Malunda has announced she will step down as ACM President at the end of 2023. “My fellow Presidents and I extend our gratitude to Sonya for her service,” said Clarence Wyatt, President of Monmouth College and Chair of ACM’s Board. Read more: https://t.co/l2NocwmcNb

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@Macalester College student Carling McQuinn's #shortstory “Phantom” was selected by final judge Lan Samantha Chang as the 51st annual ACM Nick Adams Short Story Contest winner. Learn more about the finalists and read some of their stories! #writing https://t.co/POfNgXvfZV

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Read about our first-ever #ACMStudentLeadershipSummit, facilitated by
@CommonPurpose. The weekend experiential learning program focused on leadership development, cultural and emotional intelligence, and career preparation. https://t.co/NmG80zuZhY