Jamaal Abdul-AlimStudentsUNCF Koch Scholars Persist Despite ControversyAlthough debate continues to surround UNCF’s decision to partner with the controversial Koch brothers, many students are happy with the outcome.November 10, 2016HomeHigher Ed Experts: College Affordability Might not be Election WinnerMuch of the next administration’s approach will be reflected in who gets appointed to lead federal education policy and who gets appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, observers say.November 7, 2016African-AmericanScholars Reveal Gaping Black/White Wealth Disparity in D.C.The typical White household in Washington, D.C., in 2013 and 2014 had a net worth of $284,000 — a whopping 81 times greater than that of the typical Black household in the city, according to the report “The Color of Wealth in the Nation’s Capital.”November 1, 2016StudentsFinancial Aid for College not Reaching Foster YouthAlthough special programs have been set up to provide financial aid for students who’ve been in foster care, the requirements can be so confusing and restrictive that many foster youth “continue to slip through the cracks,” a new report has found.October 31, 2016StudentsAnthropology Professor Uncovers Birthplace of Inspiration for Uncle Tom’s CabinAn anthropology professor has discovered a small Maryland town as the likely birthplace of Josiah Henson, the alleged inspiration behind the classic novel.October 30, 2016StudentsReport Underscores Racial, Class Disparities in College Degree AttainmentThe figures the clearinghouse released Thursday reveal a stark reality that frustrates efforts to contravene the notion that “demography is destiny” when it comes to college degree attainment.October 27, 2016StudentsNo Surge Seen in High School Seniors’ Science ProficiencyRacial and gender gaps in science proficiency have narrowed modestly amid overall improvements at the 4th and 8th grade levels since 2009, but not much change has taken place among high school seniors.October 26, 2016StudentsNew Online Program Matches Freshmen With Study Abroad OpportunitiesIn an effort to get more students to think sooner than later about studying abroad, a new pilot program enables college freshmen to set up online profiles that match them with programs of interest around the world.October 25, 2016StudentsStrategic Partnerships Opening Doors to Study Abroad for DisadvantagedIn order to increase and diversify the number of American students who study abroad, K-12 educators, nonprofits and universities must pursue strategic partnerships to reach students from diverse backgrounds while they are still in high school.October 24, 2016SportsExpert: Non-Whites Must Flex Growing Political Muscle NowBased on longstanding efforts to squelch their voice at the polls, people of color in the U.S. must prepare for the political power they stand to gain through population increase—or risk being ruled by a White minority.October 23, 2016Previous PagePage 20 of 81Next Page
