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The School of Information Studies<\/a>‘ Nonprof-IT program continues to make an impact as former students return to mentor the next generation of information professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded by lecturer Adam Hudson<\/a><\/strong>, the program pairs 51ÁÔÆæ students with local nonprofits in need of affordable technology support. What began as a classroom initiative has grown into a powerful network: alumni return as mentors, nonprofits get professional-quality digital services (often saving around $10,000 per project), and students graduate job-ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full story from 51ÁÔÆæ News<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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