Charles DervaricsMSIsMinority-Serving Institutions Impacted By Moratorium on EarmarksA proposed crackdown on congressional earmarks may leave some minority-serving institutions, as well as traditionally White colleges, with less money this year.January 9, 2007HomeThe First 100 Hours of New Congress Bring Lower Expectations for Higher Ed FundingWhile many education advocates hope Democrats will push for more funding this year, early signs are emerging that the 110th Congress may have trouble fulfilling this goal. House Democrats are already opting for a ‘go-slow’ approach on one of their top campaign promises of fall 2006 — to slash student loan interest rates in half, to 3.4 percent. Under legislation proposed for the new Congress’ first 100 hours of business, the House of Representatives would make such a cut, but only over a five-year period. As a result, the promise wouldn’t be fulfilled until 2011.January 8, 2007StudentsCongress Fails to Enact Spending BillThe 109th Congress has adjourned without enacting a spending bill for K-12 and higher education…December 27, 2006StudentsU.S. Sen. Barack Obama Joins Education CommitteeThe Democratic takeover of the U.S. Senate promises to bring student aid issues to the forefront…December 13, 2006HomeDemocrats Move to Stop Upward Bound ‘Experiment’The U.S. Department of Education should not make major changes to the Upward Bound college access program without specific authorization from Congress, says a group of Democratic senators set to reclaim power on Capitol Hill.November 30, 2006Leadership & PolicySpellings: Use Accreditation to Hold Colleges AccountableThe nation needs a more accountable higher education system that includes a stronger accreditation process with more information about the quality of colleges and universities, U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings said Wednesday.November 29, 2006HomeNew Congress Expected to Give Education Higher ProfileWith a major shakeup looming on Capitol Hill, education advocates are preparing for a new environment in which Democrats…November 29, 2006HomeCrime Creeping Higher on CampusesOn-campus arrests for alcohol violations are up significantly nationwide, but hate crimes…November 15, 2006HomeUpward Bound Changes Called ‘Ethically Immoral’New U.S. Department of Education plans for the federal Upward Bound program are facing strong opposition…November 1, 2006HomeBlack Congressmen In Line for Key Committee Leadership PositionsFor African-Americans, the 2006 mid-term elections present an opportunity to expand their power…November 1, 2006Previous PagePage 33 of 38Next Page
