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17�Թ� and the Texas Academy celebrate its class of 2024 graduates.

The T.L.L Temple Foundation awarded a grant of $517,942 to Spindletop Center, which will fund six entry-level therapist positions over three years. Positions will be filled by newly licensed graduates of 17�Թ�’s master-level counseling programs. 

For the 44th year, 17�Թ� has recognized outstanding student organizations and exceptional student achievements at the 2024 Toast to Leadership Award Ceremony. 

17�Թ�’s Dr. Julie Fischer has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the role of imperial patronage and the empowerment of women in Ancient Rome through the publication of her latest book, "Power and Propaganda: Large Imperial Cameos of the Early Roman Empire."

17�Թ� embraced Earth Day with a unique and eco-conscious celebration aimed at educating students about sustainability.

The 17�Թ� Department of Communication & Media will host their  third annual Student Film Showcase on Thursday, April 25 at the Dishman Art Museum at 5 p.m.  

The “Esteemed 19” are the newest cohort to join the 17�Թ� Collegiate 100 chapter.

17�Թ� doctoral candidate Aalok Sharma Kafle secured second place at the Texas Water 2024 conference for his presentation titled "Advancing Flood Risk Management - Integrating Physics-Based Machine Learning with Multi-Criteria Decision Making." 

On Thursday, April 11, 17�Թ� recognized its Professor and Merit Award recipients for exemplary contributions to teaching, research, and service.

17�Թ�’s College of Engineering, in collaboration with local industrial partners, proudly hosted their annual Discover Engineering event on Saturday, April 6, to foster interest in engineering among kindergarten through eighth-grade students.

Dr. Debbie Troxclair, an educational leadership professor at 17�Թ�, was honored with The Association for the Gifted-Council for Exceptional Children (TAG-CEC) 2024 Service Award for her significant contributions to gifted education.

Texas Academy and 17�Թ� student orgs partnered with Baptist Hospital for panel featuring diverse healthcare professionals, aiming to provide valuable insights and career guidance for aspiring healthcare professionals through meaningful interactions and mentorship opportunities.

17�Թ�'s College of Graduate Studies hosted its second Graduate Research Conference on March 28, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and providing attendees with presentations, workshops, and discussions, aiming to enhance research skills and engagement among students and faculty,

17�Թ�'s Office of Financial Aid offers comprehensive services including FAFSA assistance and scholarships, but faces challenges due to delays in FAFSA processing, yet remains proactive in providing support to students navigating these uncertainties.