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Md. Lawsuit Filed To Allow In-state Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
Maryland college students and an immigrant services group are going to court in defense of a state law that would grant in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants.
August 2, 2011
Students
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Signs College Scholarship Bill
The Illinois Dream Act creates a nine-member commission to establish scholarships for immigrant children with private donations, not taxpayer money.
August 2, 2011
Students
Perspective: Top Five Ways Universities Can Innovate To Thrive
America’s colleges and universities are facing a period of “disruptive innovation,” with new ideas and technologies potentially sweeping away established institutions.
August 2, 2011
Students
HBCUs Rally to Help State University of Haiti Recover From Earthquake
A dozen historically Black colleges and universities have formed a consortium to help rebuild the earthquake-damaged State University of Haiti, the Caribbean country’s largest institution of higher education.
July 31, 2011
Students
Raising the Bar on Diversity
Part two of three-part series — Allegheny College’s transformation emerges with dialogue, relationships and structural change.
July 27, 2011
Students
UDC to Study Monument Proposal for African-American Military Hero
The University of the District of Columbia is studying the cost of erecting a monument to honor Col. Charles Young — a pioneering Black military leader who supporters say is often overlooked.
July 26, 2011
Students
Study Looks at School Discipline in Texas
Almost 60 percent of Texas public school students received punishments ranging from expulsion to in-school suspensions at least once between seventh and 12th grades, according to a new Texas A&M study.
July 19, 2011
Students
Miss. Gulf College Leader Expects Growth Over Next 10 Years
Mary Graham, who became the 12th president of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College on July 1, said she hopes the college’s enrollment grows by 35 percent to 45 percent in the next 10 years.
July 18, 2011
Students
Harvard Training College Teachers on Black History
Two dozen college teachers from around the country are participating this month in a Harvard program aimed at training professors to integrate more Black history into their classrooms and research projects.
July 17, 2011
Students
Clothing Company Granted Opportunity to Defend Against Delta Sigma Theta Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has given a New York City clothing company more time to defend itself in a trademark infringement lawsuit by Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
July 17, 2011
Students
Federal Judge Dismisses Texas Southern University Reverse Discrimination Lawsuit
A federal judge has tossed out a reverse discrimination suit against Texas Southern University by a White faculty member who was terminated for his questionable handling of scholarship funds.
July 14, 2011
Students
Michigan State Law Professors Say Div. I College Athletes Qualify as ‘Employees’
The way football and basketball players in Division I programs juggle athletics and school undermines the NCAA’s contention they are student-athletes, contend law professors Robert and Amy McCormick.
July 14, 2011
Students
New College Completion Initiative Targets College Success of KIPP Charter School Alumni
College graduation rates for alumni of the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) charter schools have yet to meet expectations, opening the door to the KIPP network, along with two educational nonprofits, launching the Partnership for College Completion.
July 12, 2011
Students
Predominantly Black Fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi Marks 100 Years
A traditionally Black fraternity formed at Indiana University in Bloomington is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
July 5, 2011
Students
Journeys in America
With the summer travel season in full swing, it seems appropriate to highlight our selections that celebrate the beauty, variety and complexity of America and that explore the unique history of our land. Whether you plan to take a journey or just read about someone’s else’s, take some time to consider some enticing titles from our inventory for pleasure reading or for use in courses.
July 4, 2011
Students
S.C. State Says Transportation Center Will Be Built
Officials at South Carolina State University are adamant that they will find a way to complete the school’s 197,000-square-foot planned transportation center named for U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, even though an audit has raised serious doubts in the minds of state legislators.
July 4, 2011
Students
Dance Opens the Door to History
Scholars say understanding different genres provides a wealth of information about race and class struggles.
July 4, 2011
Students
A Tribal College’s Bold Approach to Launching Public School Academies, Charter Schools
Established throughout Michigan by the Bay Mills Community College, public school academies preserve Native culture and language with commitment to increasing student achievement.
June 30, 2011
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