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Just the Stats: Science Foundation Program Producing Results

More than 200,000 students from underrepresented populations have so far participated in a program started by the National Science Foundation to increase minority representation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, according to the foundation.

Suffering the Borrowing Blues

Low-income students and students of color may have a harder time getting some college loans because of an ongoing credit crunch and tighter underwriting rules in the industry.

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American Indian UND Graduates Want To Make Their Case for Getting Rid of the Fighting Sioux Nickname

Some Spirit Lake tribal members who are University of North Dakota graduates want to make their case for getting rid of UND’s Fighting Sioux nickname before any tribal vote is held.

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Affirmative Action Bans Hurt Male Student Enrollment

According to a new study, released by the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA), college admission rates of Asian American students at select public universities have thrived in the absence of affirmative action, whereas the admission rates of Black, Hispanic and White students have declined.

Celebrating Black History Month

Numerous two-year and four-year colleges are hosting Black History Month events across the nation.

Higher Education Bill Passed by House Offers Help for Latinos, Says Caucus

A bill passed by the House of Representatives on Feb. 7 will expand access to higher education for minority students, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus said in a statement praising the move.

Just the Stats:Older population to Grow Faster Than Total of Working-age Adults

Rapid growth in the nation’s older population is likely to put huge pressure on the cost of government safety-net programs, even though the rise of immigrants is helping to increase the total of working-age people, a report from the Pew Hispanic Center said.

Sacramento Editor Heads Journalism Program on Mexican Border Issues

Rich Rodriguez, 53, the former editor of the Sacramento Bee has joined the faculty of Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication to train young journalists to cover Latino and U.S.-Mexico border issues.

Hispanic Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Heritage Awards by March 14

High school seniors across the nation are being urged to apply for the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) Youth Awards, which honor academically successful students. The deadline is March 14.

Obama Says “Yes, We Can!” But Among Hispanic Voters: Can He?

His rallying cry echoes the late César Chávez, the Latino activist who inspired legions with three simple words, “Si, se puede!”

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Perspectives: The Future of Public HBCUs Depends On Exceptional Leadership

HBCUs make up 3 percent of colleges, but 23 percent of Black graduates. Surely, Black institutions add value to American higher education. The question is how can they contribute more?

HEA Bill Passes, Despite White House Objection Over MSI Funding

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a Higher Education Act bill even as the White House criticized some of its provisions, including two to boost support for minority-serving institutions.

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