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UNCF Summit Amplifies Black Voices in Education Reform Efforts
The United Negro College Fund hosted a panel of educators and community advocates Thursday during its 2018 UNCF Education Summit to augment the release of a new report that seeks to amplify the African-American community’s voice in education-reform discussions.
April 26, 2018
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GlobalMindED: Inclusive Leadership for Education and Lifelong Learning
GlobalMindED represents a unique opportunity for diverse stakeholders to come together to identify collective blind spots and work with people of varying backgrounds so that individual efforts are amplified into an unprecedented impact on eliminating educational equity gaps.
April 26, 2018
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How to Fail: The Lesson We’re Forgetting to Teach Our Students
Our students can learn from small mistakes before they get out into the post-college world and make big one. But, first, we need to allow them the room to make those mistakes — and recover from them.
April 25, 2018
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Police Remove Students from Occupied Paris University Site
PARIS — French police removed students from a Paris university building Friday that had been occupied for a month to protest admission changes that also are causing turmoil at other campuses. Paris police said the clearing of the Tolbiac Center, a 22-story tower in southern Paris affiliated with Paris 1 University, went “without incident.” Interior […]
April 23, 2018
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Emory, 13 Others Bring List of American Talent Initiative Members to 100
The American Talent Initiative has pushed forward in its goal to enroll 50,000 more high-achieving, low- and moderate-income students at educational institutions by 2025. The list of member institutions has reached 100.
April 18, 2018
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Will High School Activism Hurt Your College Chances?
Students risked disciplinary action at nearly 3,000 high schools in the first nationwide walkout for gun policy reform in March. But they most likely didn’t risk their hopes for college admission. “Attention HS students: @AdelphiU fully supports your desire to stand up for your beliefs. Participation in non-violent demonstrations has never and will never affect […]
April 18, 2018
Students
Beyonce Gives $100,000 to Four Historically Black Schools
NEW YORK — Beyonce paid tribute to historically Black colleges during her groundbreaking Coachella performance, and now the singer is donating $100,000 to four Black universities. The superstar singer announced Monday the Homecoming Scholars Award Program for the 2018-2019 academic year through her BeyGOOD initiative. She plans to give $25,000 each to Tuskegee University, Bethune-Cookman […]
April 16, 2018
Students
Columbia Offers Scholarships to Syrians, Despite Visa Ban
NEW YORK — Columbia University is moving ahead with the second round of a scholarship program for displaced Syrian students. That’s despite President Donald Trump’s travel ban that currently bars visas, including student visas, for Syrian nationals to enter the United States, with only limited possibility for case-by-case exceptions. The legality of that travel ban […]
April 15, 2018
Students
Scholar-Practitioner’s Hope to Impart Change Comes Full Circle
Constanza “Connie” Cabello’s hope for implementing change has come full circle. A native of Chile, the Latina and first-generation college student from an immigrant family knew that she wanted to give back, do meaningful work and change systems that create barriers and challenges for people to be successful.
April 15, 2018
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Syria Strike Should Concern College Students
President Donald Trump, the America-first isolationist, now wants to come out, guns blazing as policeman of the world. Students should be concerned. There should be no doubt that the strikes that took place were illegal and against all major international standards.
April 15, 2018
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Summit Seeks to Improve Outcomes for Men of Color
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Improving outcomes for young men of color has become a personal goal for Dr. James P. Clements, the Clemson University president who this week hosted the second annual Men of Color National Summit.
April 12, 2018
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PROSPER Act’s Impact on TRIO Programs Concerns Many Schools
More than 400 higher education institutions are worried about some proposed revisions to the federal TRIO Programs in the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act.
April 11, 2018
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Study Explores Challenges to Black Graduate Engineering Students
A new study that follows 21 Black men pursuing graduate degrees in engineering explores themes of structural racism, unfair treatment, unwelcoming environments and feelings of isolation.
April 10, 2018
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Adjusting to College: Tips From a Former Student-Athlete and the Parent of One
To be a successful freshman student-athlete, one needs discipline. There must be a high level of focus and awareness, because a student-athlete failing to accomplish his or her goal could impact that individual’s career and life in general.
April 9, 2018
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Howard University Students End Sit-In Protest
WASHINGTON — The occupation of a university administration building in Washington, D.C. by students making demands to school officials has ended. News outlets report Howard University students and officials announced Friday afternoon a deal ending the protest that began March 29. Parts of the agreement include students will be involved in reviewing the adequacy of […]
April 8, 2018
Students
Howard Faculty ‘No Confidence’ Voting Ends Friday
During a three-day balloting period that began Wednesday and ends Friday, Howard University’s full-time faculty will decide whether or not embattled university President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick and other top leaders at the school get a “no confidence’ vote. This comes in the midst of a student takeover of the administration building that is entering […]
April 5, 2018
Students
From Practitioner to Doctoral Student: Five Prep Strategies
Depending on how long it has been since you were in the classroom, transitioning to graduate school and doctoral studies will come with its challenges. However, there are some strategies that can help you prepare to ease this transition.
April 4, 2018
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NUL: Higher Ed Act Renewal Must Address Barriers to Underserved Students
As Congress prepares for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the National Urban League says issues of access, affordability, completion and accountability for underrepresented students should be addressed.
April 2, 2018
Marc H. Morial
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