Charles DervaricsHomeLegal Battle Over Law Denying Financial Aid to Students With Drug Convictions EndsA federal judge has upheld the constitutionality of a federal law that denies financial aid to students with drug convictions.October 30, 2006African-AmericanSenator Accused of Racial Gaffes Draws Support From HBCUsDespite facing allegations of racial insensitivity during his 2006 re-election campaign, U.S. Sen. George Allen, R-Va., continues to draw support from some African-Americans — particularly for his support of historically Black colleges and universities.October 21, 2006StudentsGAO Report: College Collaborations on Financial Aid Packages Fail to Improve Affordability for StudentsA federally sanctioned experiment allowing collaboration among select colleges in the development of financial…October 18, 2006StudentsBush Administration’s New Vision for Higher Education Raises Commitment QuestionsTwo issues are already front and center when debating U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings’ new vision for American higher education…October 18, 2006StudentsUpward Bound Changes Called ‘Immoral’New U.S. Department of Education plans to recruit students to Upward Bound but only serve half of them as part of a test of the program’s effectiveness is generating strong opposition from grantees and advocates, who fear that the changes will undermine a 40-year-old initiative that promotes college awareness and preparation for low-income students.October 15, 2006HBCUsReport Reveals Best and Worst Schools for Graduating MinoritiesTop ten lists are increasingly common on issues across the United States…October 4, 2006STEMReport: American Higher Ed SystemThe United States is taking a back seat to Japan, Korea and other global rivals when it comes to educating its citizens…October 4, 2006StudentsSpellings: More Financial Aid, Accountability In Store For Higher EdWASHINGTON U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings on Tuesday called for more need-based financial aid as part of wide-ranging higher education reforms that would include new accountability measures and data collection on student and college performance.September 26, 2006HomeEducation Department Plans to Move On Higher Ed Commission AdviceThe National Commission on the Future of Higher Education has yet to issue a final reportSeptember 20, 2006StudentsVirginia Tech to Reward Faculty For Diversity EffortsThe new annual instructor evaluations at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will include…September 20, 2006Previous PagePage 34 of 38Next Page
