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Section: Institutions
Students
Duncan: Community Colleges Important to Restoring Economy
Miami Dade College nursing student Shelia Martin was re-applying for food stamps online in the school’s downtown computer lab Friday, when she looked up to find Dr. Jill Biden, along with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and a dozen news photographers, hovering over her.
March 8, 2009
HBCUs
HBCUs: Segregated, But Not Segregating
Those who seek to bring more Whites into historically Black colleges should suggest constructive solutions for improving the quality of these institutions.
March 8, 2009
Community Colleges
Online Programs See Uptick in Enrollment, Despite Economy
After comparing local college tuition rates, New Jersey resident Shaheed Morris decided that Mercer County Community College (MCCC) was the most affordable choice. But Morris, who recently enrolled in an online communications course, says distance learning is not one-size-fits-all.
March 5, 2009
HBCUs
HBCUs Benefit From the Blues
In an effort to help the Thurgood Marshall College Fund raise funds, the department store Nordstrom is exclusively selling a CD compilation of legendary and contemporary Black female blues and jazz artists.
March 4, 2009
Community Colleges
‘Sharpening Leadership Skills, Connecting With Sisters’
The Kaleidoscope Leadership Institute provides women of color with the tools to navigate the academy.
March 4, 2009
Students
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
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
Faculty & Staff
Professional Appointments
DR. MARK BREITENBERG is provost of the California College of the Arts. He previously served as dean of Humanities and Design Sciences at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif. Breitenberg holds a bachelor’s from the College of William & Mary and a master’s and doctorate from the University of California, San Diego. WANDY […]
March 4, 2009
HBCUs
HBCUs: Segregated, But Not Segregating
Those who seek to bring more Whites into historically Black colleges should suggest constructive solutions for improving the quality of these institutions.
March 4, 2009
Latinx
What Will It Take To Increase Hispanics in STEM? Money, of Course
The National Science Foundation came to Hispanic-serving institutions for advice Sunday on the best way to tackle the dearth of Latinos in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
March 1, 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
Sports
CIAA Tournament Provides Much More Than Basketball
Over five weeks last year this city hosted three basketball tournaments, including the Atlantic Coast Conference men and the NCAA East Regional.
February 25, 2009
Leadership & Policy
N.C. A&T State Chancellor Resigns From Post
In a sudden and strange turn of events, North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Stanley Battle has announced that June 30th will be his last day on the job.
February 25, 2009
Faculty & Staff
Fisk Discloses Major New Problems
Fisk University, beset with financial troubles before the nation’s economy began a free fall last year, has joined a growing list of prominent historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) signaling tougher times at hand.
February 24, 2009
Latinx
Budget Bill Seeks Immediate Education Increases
Last fall, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate decided not to fight with the Bush White House over education spending for fiscal 2009, which began last Oct. 1.
February 24, 2009
HBCUs
HBCUs share the spotlight with award-nominated and winning actresses whose talents they helped shape and mold.
When Taraji P. Henson was nominated for an Academy Award this year for best supporting actress in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” the celebration rippled beyond Hollywood and into the halls of two historically Black universities.
February 22, 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
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