Charles DervaricsHBCUsEarmarks Helpful for Minority-serving Institutions Struggling In Tough EconomyWith Congress completing work on a $410 billion omnibus spending bill, minority-serving institutions can point to some tangible funding gains in the first months of 2009 with the possibility of more gains ahead.March 12, 2009HomeThe Stimulus Package: Winners Large and SmallAs the dust clears on the newly enacted economic stimulus package, it’s clear there are some big winners, some smaller winners and only a few left out in the cold under the compromise legislation totaling $789 billion.March 4, 2009StudentsObama’s Education Budget Seeks To Restructure Pell GrantWith a goal to expand financial aid and college access, the Obama administration unveiled a 2010 education budget plan Thursday that virtually guarantees future Pell Grant increases while creating a major new initiative on college completion.February 26, 2009LatinxBudget Bill Seeks Immediate Education IncreasesLast fall, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate decided not to fight with the Bush White House over education spending for fiscal 2009, which began last Oct. 1.February 24, 2009HomeAid to Students May Prove Short-livedAlthough the latest economic stimulus package helps needy college students, this increased financial assistance may be temporary.February 18, 2009HomeThe Stimulus Bill: Winners Large and SmallAs the dust begins to clear on Congress’ stimulus bill, it’s clear there are some big winners, some smaller winners and only a few left out in the cold under the compromise legislation totaling $789 billion.February 12, 2009HomePell Grant Increase Preserved in StimulusPossibility of reaching higher amount approved by HouseFebruary 11, 2009MSIsDemocrats Propose Billions in New Education SpendingMinority-serving institutions, Pell Grant and public universities set to gain under the next stimulus package.February 4, 2009HomeSome Republicans Oppose Giving Schools Slice of Stimulus PieIn a move that may hinder prospects for a large Pell Grant increase, congressional Republicans – including a former U.S. education secretary – say education spending is a prime example of the wasteful investments in a Democrat-led $825 billion economic stimulus bill.February 2, 2009Community CollegesJob Training Issues To Get Greater VisibilityCommunity colleges seek funding and policy changes to job training law to better meet evolving needs of the American work force.January 21, 2009Previous PagePage 16 of 38Next Page
