Charles DervaricsHomeEducation Department Plans To Move On Higher Ed Commission AdviceThe National Commission on the Future of Higher Education has yet to issue a final report, but that hasn’t stopped the U.S. Department of Education from making plans to debate and implement its recommendations later this year.September 15, 2006StudentsSweeping Changes to Higher Ed ProposedA senior U.S. Senate Democrat is proposing a sweeping higher education bill with a Pell Grant increase, more funding for the nation’s tribal colleges and scholarships to students who study science, math and engineering.September 13, 2006Community CollegesCongress Defies Bush Budget, Approves Extension of Perkins ActDespite steady criticism from the Bush administration, the nation’s career and technical education programs…September 6, 2006StudentsVirginia Tech to Reward Faculty For Promoting DiversityThe annual performance evaluations at Virginia Tech University will include a review of faculty members’ activities to promote diversity on campus.September 3, 2006HBCUsHBCUs, Other Colleges Still Reeling a Year After KatrinaWASHINGTON A year after Hurricane Katrina inflicted lethal damage along the Gulf Coast, the region’s colleges — including historically Black institutions — still face major challenges and need more federal funding, a report says.August 27, 2006HBCUsBefore You EXITDr. Walter M. Kimbrough knows he’s in the minority on the issue of testing…August 23, 2006StudentsSenate Nixes Pell IncreasePlans to increase the maximum Pell Grant for needy students hit a snag in the U.S. Senate last month…August 9, 2006StudentsDemocrats Propose New Student Aid PlanSeeking to jump-start congressional discussions on higher education, a coalition of Democrats is proposing an ambitious new higher education plan that could include more than $150 billion in new funds over the next 10 years.July 27, 2006StudentsEducation Report Draws Fire From Own CommitteeA major restructuring of financial aid and greater accountability for colleges are two major themes…July 26, 2006HomeNo Pell Grant Increase In Senate BudgetPlans to increase the maximum Pell Grant for needy students hit a snag in the U.S. Senate this week, as members of a powerful committee voted to freeze the top grant again in 2007.July 18, 2006Previous PagePage 35 of 38Next Page
