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The ‘Belles’ are Back
Bennett College for Women is ever mindful of its place in history while preparing students for their future in a global society.
March 4, 2009
Students
A Feeling of Belonging and Effectiveness Key to Women’s Success
Katie Tepper has a love for numbers. The 20-year-old University of Missouri-Columbia junior is studying industrial engineering and looks forward to a job in the manufacturing field.
March 4, 2009
Students
Bridging the Gap From GED to Community College Student
Community colleges must develop comprehensive transition programs to give GED students a chance to succeed in higher education.
March 4, 2009
Students
Chronicling the Lives of Native Americans on Predominantly White Campuses
Amanda LeClair, a senior at the University of Wyoming, is not an activist by nature.
March 3, 2009
Students
Obama’s Call of College for All; Could It Be Done?
In his address to a joint session of Congress last Tuesday, President Barack Obama called for every American to pursue some form of education beyond high school. It’s an ambitious goal – some might say impossible.
March 1, 2009
Students
Education Secretary Duncan: HBCUs as Relevant Today as Ever
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan made his first official visit to Howard University Thursday to discuss the role historically Black colleges and universities must continue to play in preparing teachers to educate the nation’s increasingly diverse student body.
February 26, 2009
Students
Obama’s Education Budget Seeks To Restructure Pell Grant
With a goal to expand financial aid and college access, the Obama administration unveiled a 2010 education budget plan Thursday that virtually guarantees future Pell Grant increases while creating a major new initiative on college completion.
February 26, 2009
Students
Southern’s Chancellor Faces Questions From Students About Budget Cuts
Dr. Kofi Lomotey, chancellor of Southern University, faced tough questions from students concerning funding, fees and the university’s future.
February 23, 2009
Students
Analysis: Meltdown Could Force College Aid Shift
Johnny is a middle-class student who worked hard to get good grades and a high SAT score. Jane’s record isn’t as good, but her family is low-income, and without help she might not be able to go to college at all.
February 19, 2009
Students
Community Colleges May Soon Start Turning Students Away
Nicole Rodriguez has been waiting a year to get into Pima Community College’s nursing program. But she’s running out of patience.
February 18, 2009
Students
Massachusetts News Nuggets
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has such a rich concentration of higher education, we can’t cover all of the colleges and universities. However, here is a snapshot of some:
February 18, 2009
Students
Calling for More Diversity
Students’ work to create a diverse campus pays off with an increase in Hispanic enrollment and a stronger sense of pride and community.
February 18, 2009
Students
Creating a Sustainable Pipeline
After the Massachusetts Institute of Technology came under fire for a lack of diversity among its tenured faculty, the school’s administration is taking steps to ensure it is welcoming to faculty of color.
February 17, 2009
Students
Man sues LA college over anti-gay-marriage speech
A community college student has filed a lawsuit claiming a public speaking professor berated him and refused to let him finish a speech opposing same-sex marriage.
February 16, 2009
Students
Hispanics in Health Care to Get Scholarships
Ten health professional students pursuing health-care careers in California will receive $5,000 and $2,000 scholarships today (Feb. 11) from the National Hispanic Health Foundation at a gala in Sacramento.
February 10, 2009
Students
Black Males Achieving More on College Campuses
Colleges applying similar techniques to reach and keep Hispanic males.
February 10, 2009
Students
Chief Diversity Officers: Different Models for Success
“Someone once told me diversity work wasn’t rocket science. If only it was that easy.”
February 9, 2009
Students
At 100, NAACP Still Kicking
When leaders of the NAACP gather this month to formally begin a year-long recognition of 100 years of civil rights work, they’ll be talking as much about the organization’s future as they will be honoring its past.
February 4, 2009
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