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Students
Schatz, Pocan Reintroduce Debt-Free College Act
With the support of more than 30 Congressional co-sponsors, Sen. Brian Schatz, D-HI, and Rep. Mark Pocan, D-WI, have reintroduced the Debt-Free College Act which provides solutions to the issue of college affordability by establishing a path for students to graduate without any debt acquired from pursuing a college education. “Quality higher education is one […]
March 7, 2019
Students
Success Comes At a Price
While the number of low-socioeconomic status (SES) and first-generation students attending graduate school is increasing, many barriers still stand between these students and their climb up the social ladder: largely the disparity between networks and opportunities when compared to their more-privileged peers. During my time in graduate school, I have learned the importance of attending professional conferences and other networking events, however, I have also learned who can afford to go to these events – and who cannot.
March 7, 2019
Students
UNCF Issues First Ever State of HBCUs Address, Launches HBCU Congressional Honor Roll
Institutional leaders, elected officials, advocates and other supporters of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were in attendance Tuesday for the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) inaugural State of the HBCU Address, which put forth a comprehensive legislative agenda for Congressional members to further support HBCUs and their capacity to be engines of socioeconomic mobility for the students they serve.
March 5, 2019
Students
Community College Administrator Focuses on Student Success
Dr. J. Gregory “Greg” Hodges began his career as a third grade public school teacher, and had planned to stay in elementary education for the rest of his life. However, his career path took a turn and he soon became exposed to the higher education sphere.
March 4, 2019
Students
Experts Say Reauthorized HEA Must Promote Equity
Institutional accountability and effective federal-state partnerships are keys to improving higher education access and equity, particularly when it comes to students experiencing chronic disparities in terms of race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status, experts said at a recent event hosted by the Center for American Progress.
March 1, 2019
Students
Community College Leader and Advocate to Step Down after 20 Years
It is a bittersweet moment for LaGuardia Community College president Dr. Gail O. Mellow, who announced that she is stepping down after more than 20 years of service to the institution.
March 1, 2019
Students
Report Envisions Path Forward for Educational Equity in Tennessee
Tennessee’s work to increase its residents’ postsecondary attainment levels through initiatives such as the “Drive to 55” campaign, Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect has positioned the state as a national model, but leaders must not get complacent with the progress made thus far.
February 26, 2019
Students
XULA Senior Named Recipient of Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship
Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) senior Sydney Green has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Program, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced. Established by the Signore family, the scholarship program honors and celebrates one of the most transformative figures in American history. The program is currently administered and […]
February 26, 2019
Students
HSI Pathways Program Aims to Increase Hispanic Representation in the Professoriate
The goal of the HSI Pathways program is to increase the number of Latino faculty in the humanities. Funded by a five-year, $5.1 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the program is on track to prepare 90 students from Florida International University, the University of Texas El Paso and California State University, Northridge – all Hispanic serving institutions (HSIs) – for careers in academia.
February 25, 2019
Students
Utah House Approves Legislation to Help Students With Financial Need
The Utah House of Representatives has passed HB260, a bill that would cover the costs of college tuition and fees for four semesters for students with financial hardships to enroll at state colleges, universities and technical colleges. Sponsored by Rep. Derrin Owens, the approved HB260 establishes the Access Utah Promise Scholarship Program. The program will […]
February 22, 2019
Students
IIE Summit Highlights the Importance of Study Abroad
Against a backdrop of young people who communicate in fewer words and more pictures, and with young people of color continuing to avoid study abroad more than their counterparts, about 600 educators, students and administrators came together Sunday through Tuesday to share ways to promote and boost global education.
February 20, 2019
Students
Diversity Abroad Conference to Focus on Inclusive Excellence in Global Education
More than 700 senior international administrators, student affairs professionals, study abroad office staff, faculty and more will gather in Boston for Diversity Abroad’s 7th Annual Conference this March.
February 20, 2019
Students
Temple University Launches Scholarship Program for First-Generation Students
Temple University president Dr. Richard M. Englert and provost JoAnne A. Epps have announced the launch of a new scholarship program focused on enhancing graduation rates and supporting first-generation students. The program is called the Broad Street Finish Line Scholarship and will provide $1.5 million from existing endowment funds to help new and current students […]
February 19, 2019
Students
CUNY School of Medicine Aims to Impact Health Care Disparities
The two-year-old City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine is the rare medical school with a student body that approaches the demographic diversity of the communities it seeks to serve.
February 19, 2019
Students
UTSA’s Urban Education Institute Brings Data, Support to Local Education Stakeholders
Former Texas state representative Dr. Michael Villarreal is working to make the new Urban Education Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) a trusted community partner for education stakeholders looking to improve educational attainment, outcomes and economic earnings for San Antonio’s students.
February 15, 2019
Students
Modeling Behavior And Fostering a Sense of Well-Being For First-Generation College Students
First-generation college students are frequently found in the margins of important collegiate experiences. Instead of being strategically ushered to the center, they often disappear, leaving school completely due to unpleasant experiences, unresponsive offices, as well as inattentive and inadequate support systems on- and off-campus. Navigating the terrain of higher education without built-in support systems can be treacherous. Their first-generation status is often used as a barometer of higher education retention, academic progression and graduation rates.
February 14, 2019
Students
CCCSE Report Underscores TCUs’ Role in Higher Education
A new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCSSE) at the University of Texas at Austin adds to the growing body of research that demonstrates the inherent value and role of Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) within the United States higher education system.
February 13, 2019
Students
34 Howard Students’ Debt Covered by Alexandria, VA Church
Thanks to a recent donation from Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, 34 Howard students with financial need had their debts covered. Howard selected full-time students with a GPA of 2.0 or above who displayed significant financial need, with balances from $100 to over $3,000, said Howard’s vice president of communications Crystal Brown. During […]
February 11, 2019
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