Charles DervaricsLatinxCongressional Proposal Seeks to Increase Study Abroad ParticipationLegislation would lessen financial barriers that prevent low-income, minority students from participating in foreign exchange programs.July 6, 2008Recruitment & RetentionPolicymakers Rally Behind Post-Sept. 11 GI BillDespite a veto threat from the White House, congressional leaders are seeking to expand educational benefits for military veterans.June 25, 2008HBCUsFeds Fund Three Types of Minority-serving InstitutionsUnder new education department programs, money for eligible colleges and universities is up for grabs.June 11, 2008HBCUsFeds Fund Three Types of MSIsMoney for Predominantly Black-serving, non-tribal American Indian-serving and Asian-serving institutions is up for grabs.June 8, 2008StudentsA Waning PriorityDespite high expectations with Democratic Congress, public policy groups are losing hopes of repealing financial aid ban on students convicted of minor drug offenses.May 28, 2008StudentsPolicymakers Seek to Ensure No Disruptions In Student Loan AvailabilityCongressional leaders are considering a variety of bills to impede a late summer student loan crisis.May 14, 2008LatinxPBIs Make Gains in WashingtonPredominantly Black institutions are recognized with a new federal grant program and proposed funding in the new HEA bill.April 30, 2008HomeAdministration Changes To NCLB Include Mandate For Reporting H.S. DropoutsCiting low high school graduation rates among many students, particularly minorities, the Bush administration on Tuesday outlined plans to hold schools accountable for their performance starting next year and to require the uniform reporting of dropout and completion data by 2013.April 22, 2008LatinxHispanic-Serving Institutions Win Grants To Spur Economic GrowthColleges will receive much-needed funds from a Labor Department program, which works closely with businesses to fill work force gaps.April 16, 2008LatinxHSI Leaders Appeal For Increased FundingWith the White House proposing cuts for their favored programs next year, leaders of Hispanic-serving colleges and universities descended on Washington, D.C., this week to state their case for more, not less, funding for fiscal year 2009.April 15, 2008Previous PagePage 20 of 38Next Page
