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Some Say College Scorecard Changes Are Good, But More Needed
Post-secondary education experts are lauding the addition of data to the College Scorecard, enhancements announced this week by U.S. Department of Education secretary Betsy DeVos in efforts to improve transparency through more detailed information for prospective students. At the same time, some question whether the enhancements go far enough and how much more they will help students who use the online tool to compare options, particularly students from underrepresented groups who have lower completion rates.
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Fayetteville State University and Sampson Community College Partner On $10K Pathway Degree
A new partnership between Fayetteville State University (FSU) and Sampson Community College (SCC) will mean that graduates of the community college will be able to enroll in an online bachelor’s degree at the historically Black university in North Carolina for $10,000 or less.
African-American
Columbia HBCU Fellowship Empowers Students to Thrive
The Columbia HBCU Fellowship program allows young people to take classes on the Ivy League campus, work with organizations in New York, where Columbia is located, and receive industry mentoring.
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Billionaire Promises to Pay Off Student Debt for Morehouse Graduates
Billionaire investor Robert F. Smith has promised to pay off the student loan debt for this year’s graduating class of Morehouse College.
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New Survey Assesses the Mindset of Adult Learners
In today’s higher education landscape, many colleges and universities are clamoring to attract adult learners and the dollars they bring to the bottom line. To gain insight into the mindsets of adult learners, education research firm EAB recently conducted a survey of current and prospective students attending or interested in undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as certificate programs.
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Legislators Propose Commission on Social Status of Black Males
Noting that 2019 marks the 400th year since the first enslaved Africans arrived on North American soil, members of Congress and leaders of organizations that serve young Black males gathered outside the U.S. Capitol building Tuesday afternoon to announce the introduction of a House resolution to create a Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.
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Georgetown Study Explores Privilege and Race in Educational Outcomes
Recent headlines have revealed that money matters more than brains in getting some privileged teens into top universities, but a new report from researchers at Georgetown University found that socioeconomic disparity has long-term effects, far beyond the college years.
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Money, Travel and Deleted Emails Line Path to President’s Departure
Less than two years after taking office, seven months after trustees expressed dissatisfaction with his job performance and three months after a deleted-emails scandal, Dr. Rahmat Shoureshi is out as president of Portland State University.
Students
Report: More Can Be Done to Assist Undocumented Community College Students in California
A new report by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s office reveal that more needs to be done to assist undocumented students in the areas of financial aid, legal services and mental health.
STEM
Experts Testify at House Hearing on STEM Diversity
Women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields need not just greater access to education and careers in STEM fields, but more support finishing the credentials and remaining in their jobs if gender and racial disparities are to be eliminated and if the United States is to maximize its potential as a just society and global leader.
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AAUP Probe: Vermont Law School Violated Shared Governance
An investigation by the American Association of University Professors has determined that the administration of Vermont Law School violated AAUP principles and standards by imposing a major restructuring plan on faculty last year.
Students
Dr. Stephanie Akunvabey: A Springboard for Students to Reach New Heights
Dr. Stephanie Akunvabey’s mission as a lifelong educator is to “create springboards that catapult marÂginalized groups into places of sustained socioeconomic wellness and upward moÂbility.”
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