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Community Colleges
Walker Wants To Invest Nearly $100M in Workforce
Gov. Scott Walker said Sunday he wants to invest nearly $100 million in programs to develop the state’s workforce, including grants to train residents for high-demand professions and a requirement for nearly 76,000 on food stamps to enroll in job-training programs.
February 11, 2013
African-American
Where is Duke on racism and diversity really?
The national focus on Duke’s racist anti-Asian frat party may have subsided with Kappa Sigma’s suspension of the Duke fraternity pending an investigation.
February 11, 2013
Sports
Gridiron Pioneer
In 1963 the Civil Rights Movement was reaching its peak.
February 11, 2013
Home
The Rising Cost of Tuition Surpasses the Rate of Inflation
As college costs continue to rise, scholars say the exorbitant cost of college is driven by market demand.
February 11, 2013
Students
Tales of Desegregation: East Carolina University
When East Carolina University integrated in 1962, it did so without much public fanfare.
February 11, 2013
Leadership & Policy
University Presidents’ Benefits Vary in Virginia
Not all university presidents in Virginia receive the same fringe benefits.
February 10, 2013
HBCUs
U.S. Education Official Named as New NCCU chancellor
An Obama administration official is the new chancellor at North Carolina Central University.
February 10, 2013
Home
College Students Poorly Served by Current Financial Aid System
Vanderbilt professor’s policy paper recommends comprehensive changes to the current system.
February 10, 2013
Home
PSMs: ‘A New Creature’ on the Higher Education Landscape
A steadily growing number of students—including underrepresented minorities—are enrolling in and graduating from PSMs, according to a new survey released this month by the Council of Graduate Schools.
February 10, 2013
African-American
Black History Month Not Universally Supported
Scholars among those questioning the need for Black History Month, saying it trivializes the African-American experience.
February 10, 2013
Students
Duke Fraternity Suspended Amid Protest over Party
The parent organization of Kappa Sigma fraternity has suspended its Duke University chapter over a party some claimed was racist after photos surfaced of partygoers in Asian-style clothing.
February 7, 2013
Leadership & Policy
Bennett Becomes First Black President of Predominately White Mississippi School
Rodney Bennett has been named the first Black president of a predominantly White university in Mississippi.
February 7, 2013
Home
Private Student Loans a Nightmare for Some Co-Signing Parents
In at least two cases, even the deaths of the students did not free the financially strapped parents from being held liable for the loans.
February 7, 2013
Community Colleges
ACE Recommending College Credit for Free Online Courses
Dozens of leading universities have begun offering free, digital versions of their most popular courses. But so far, few have offered degree credit for them.
February 7, 2013
Latinx
Latinos are Largest Ethnic Group among California Freshman Applicants, UC System Says
This academic year, Latinos became the largest ethnic group among California residents to seek admission in the 2013-14 freshman class at the nine University of California system schools.
February 7, 2013
Students
Oregon Bill Would Require College Credit in High School
The Oregon Legislature is looking at making college students out of every Oregon high-school student.
February 6, 2013
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Washington Bill Gives Immigrants with Deferrals College Aid
A bill introduced in the Washington state Legislature on Tuesday would allow young immigrants who have no legal status in the country to apply for state financial aid for college.
February 6, 2013
Sports
A Special Tribute to the Pacesetting Media Members of College Sports
In the final installment of a four-part series of innovators in college athletics, the Diverse editors recognize standout media members across the country who have blazed the trails and opened doors for minorities.
February 6, 2013
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