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Bill to Consider Student Parent Finances Progresses in California State Legislature
A bill in the California State legislature seeks to ensure student parents’ financial aid data account for their additional cost responsibilities as parents.
August 19, 2024
Assemblymember Marc Berman
Students
Elon, AAC&U Publish Student Guide to AI
Elon University and the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) have released the first edition of a student guide to navigating college in the artificial intelligence era.
August 19, 2024
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Students
Saint Augustine’s Delays Student Move-in, Classes
Classes at Saint Augustine’s University have been delayed by two weeks due partly to repairs needed from damage caused by Tropical Storm Debbie.
August 14, 2024
Saint Augustine’s University
Students
Bezos Family Foundation Invests $185M in Center for Rising Generations
A center designed to support the development of young leaders is expected to launch soon at the Aspen Institute thanks to a $185.7 million investment from the Bezos Family Foundation.
August 13, 2024
Mike Bezos
Students
Compounding Inequities in Law School Are Not Insurmountable
Racial disparities in law school admissions represent a daunting barrier to creating a more just and equitable legal system.
August 13, 2024
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Students
Sacramento State Kicks Off Black Honors College
Sacramento State Black Honors College launches its first cohort with celebration.
August 12, 2024
The inaugural class of the Sacramento State Black Honors College, shown here along with campus and national leaders, was introduced at a ceremony marking the opening of the new first-of-its-kind education initiative.
HBCUs
HBCU Scholars Program Celebrates 10 Years with 2024 Cohort
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity has announced its 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars.
August 9, 2024
Dr. Miguel Cardona
Reports & Data
Report: How States Used Pandemic Relief Funding to Promote Student Well-Being
A new report from EdTrust provides examples of how states successfully used federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funds to invest in social, emotional, and academic development.
August 8, 2024
Nancy Duchesneau
Students
Fraternity Offers Micro Grants Toward Voter Education, Mobilization
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has announced its launch of a $100,000 Black male voter mobilization fund for chapter micro grants.
August 8, 2024
Dr. Willis L Lonzer III
Students
Columbia Journalism School Waives Application Fee
Columbia Journalism School is eliminating application fees for prospective students.
August 8, 2024
Columbia Journalism School is eliminating application fees for prospective students.
Students
ED Announces New Process to Launch 2025-26 FAFSA
U.S. Department of Education plans to test its new process this fall for filing the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
August 7, 2024
Dr. Miguel Cardona
Students
UNC Launches Initiative to Help Athletes Manage NIL
University of North Carolina leaders expect a new NIL-based initiative will help the university compete for student-athletes in the new era of name, image, and likeness.
August 7, 2024
Old Well Management which connects North Carolina University student-athletes with the school community and brands interested in being represented by Tar Heels.
HBCUs
Report Highlights Cost Burdens for HBCU Families
Families of students at historically Black colleges and universities value higher education as their non-HBCU peers but are increasingly burdened by the financial costs, according to a recent report on paying for college.
August 6, 2024
College Students
Students
Nine-in-10 Believe in Free Speech, 7-in-10 Feel Discomforted
While a large majority (90%) of college students see free speech as necessary, a somewhat smaller majority (70%) view the exercise as potentially injurious.
August 5, 2024
Columbia University
Students
Common App Launches the 2024-25 Application
Common App’s common application is offered for more than 1,100 colleges and universities worldwide.
August 5, 2024
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Students
Hollins University Launches Nationwide HOPE Program
Hollins University has launched a nationwide scholarship program to fully cover attendance for talented young women.
August 2, 2024
Hollins University
Students
University of California Experiencing Record Admissions
The University of California breaks admissions records with surges among underrepresented first-year admits.
August 2, 2024
The University of California admitted a record 166,706 incoming students as of July 31, 2024.
Students
Ohio State, Uwill Partner to Provide Teletherapy
The Ohio State University is partnering with Uwill to expand free teletherapy services to its more-than-65,000 students.
August 1, 2024
The Ohio State University
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