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Latinx
Wal-Mart Foundation Gives Over $4 Million to Institute for Higher Education Policy
The Wal-Mart Foundation has announced a $4.2 million grant to support programs to increase first-generation student success at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and tribal colleges and universities.
October 14, 2008
HBCUs
Congressional Coalition Forms To Give HBCUs New Voice
Seeking to capitalize on recent successes such as the renewal of the Higher Education Act, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) recently unveiled a detailed new legislative agenda along with plans to raise awareness of historically Black colleges in Congress.
October 1, 2008
MSIs
Democratic Platform Promises More for Education
Education plan includes a tax credit for college students who perform community service and grants for community colleges.
September 17, 2008
Students
Grooming a New Cadre of Faculty Leaders
The Leadership Alliance has produced more than 100 Ph.D.s, one-third of whom are now working in the academy.
September 17, 2008
MSIs
Scholars Blame Low Minority Retention in STEM on Affirmative Action
Minority students are leaving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines in disproportionate numbers before graduating, because affirmative action may be placing students in rigorous academic settings for which they are not prepared, a panel of scholars told the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights on Friday
September 14, 2008
HBCUs
UNCF Unveils Plan to Give HBCUs New Voice
Seeking to capitalize on recent successes such as the renewal of the Higher Education Act, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) on Wednesday unveiled a detailed new legislative agenda along with plans to raise awareness of historically Black colleges in Congress.
September 10, 2008
HBCUs
Secretary of State Rice Calls for Investment in HBCUs
With historically Black colleges and universities graduating a significant percentage of Black students who pursue doctoral degrees in medicine, mathematics, science and engineering, we must continue to invest resources into these institutions, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday.
September 8, 2008
MSIs
An Inside Look at a Law’s Renewal
Newly signed law includes more than 60 initiatives, including those for single parent students, active duty military and disabled students.
September 3, 2008
Latinx
An Inside Look at a Law’s Renewal
Newly signed law includes more than 60 initiatives, including those for single parent students, active duty military and disabled students.
August 28, 2008
Latinx
Approved HEA Bill Offers More Aid for Low-income Students
Reauthorized Higher Education Act includes new funding for graduate programs at minority-serving institutions.
August 20, 2008
HBCUs
Survey Says … Black Colleges Need To Complete National Surveys
When it comes to understanding historically Black colleges and universities, we don’t have good data.
August 20, 2008
HBCUs
Perspectives: Survey Says … Black Colleges Need To Complete National Surveys
When it comes to understanding historically Black colleges and universities, we don’t have good data.
August 18, 2008
Students
House Approves HEA Bill; Senate Vote Next
The House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill to renew the Higher Education Act and make changes in a variety of programs from Pell Grants and student loans to those for minority-serving institutions.
July 31, 2008
MSIs
Meet the Bloggers
In Diverse’s new blog, The Academy Speaks, academicians sound off on issues in the academy and issues affecting people of color in general. Excerpts from the blog: “I was shocked to see the headline ‘White Valedictorian Makes Morehouse History’ on the front page of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. I have to admit that my initial […]
July 23, 2008
Latinx
Proposal Seeks to Improve America’s Image Abroad
Legislation would lessen financial barriers that prevent low-income, minority students from participating in foreign exchange programs.
July 9, 2008
Latinx
Congressional Proposal Seeks to Increase Study Abroad Participation
Legislation would lessen financial barriers that prevent low-income, minority students from participating in foreign exchange programs.
July 6, 2008
HBCUs
Promoting International Interest
A commitment to preparation combined with a long-serving adviser propelled one HBCU to become the all-time leader in producing Black Fulbright students.
June 25, 2008
HBCUs
Feds Fund Three Types of Minority-serving Institutions
Under new education department programs, money for eligible colleges and universities is up for grabs.
June 11, 2008
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