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Cohort Completes Congressional Hispanic Caucus Initiative Fellows Program

Stories of growth, perseverance and lessons learned were part of a farewell reception for 15 Latino college graduates who spent the last nine months as public policy and graduate fellows in an annual program sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.

May 23, 2019

Modern Day Heroes: A Celebration

As Juneteenth approaches, it is important to extend our celebrations beyond the accomplishments of the past. Many of us have been inspired by the giants of the past – Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. W.E.B Du Bois, Malcolm X and others. Driven by a sense of duty to their communities, they were willing to dedicate themselves to the traditions of social justice. By preparing themselves with a quality education they were able to understand the foundational reasons leading to social and economic despair. It was James Baldwin who helped many of us understand that poverty and social inequities stem from America’s original sin — racism; and, at its root, according to Baldwin – and others – is the 400 year legacy of slavery and a less than honest attempt to understand that legacy.

May 23, 2019

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Report: Income, Race Disparities Persist in Higher Education Opportunities

While the United States has made progress in increasing postsecondary attainment, data trends show that there are still persisting inequalities in higher education opportunity, according to a new report from the Council for Opportunity in Education’s Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Education and the University of Pennsylvania Alliance for Higher Education and Democracy (PennAHEAD).

May 23, 2019

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San Francisco State Selects First Female President

Dr. Lynn Mahoney— a trained historian known for her scholarship on race and gender— has been tapped to be the next president of San Francisco State University.

May 22, 2019

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The Wind is at My Back

As a Morehouse College alumnus, I have been intrigued by the varied reactions to Robert Smith’s multi-million-dollar pledge to wipe clean the student loan debt of the College’s class of ’19. Some people are speechless and heartened by this act. Others have a lot to say about what more could and should be done to address the cost of higher education in generaI. Both reactions are certainly worthy of attention.

May 22, 2019

Furman Board Approves Name Change, Statue to Honor First African-American Student

The Furman University Board of Trustees unanimously approved recommendations from the institution’s Special Committee on Slavery and Justice to rename James C. Furman Hall to Furman Hall and to create a statue and day of celebration to honor the first African American student, Joseph Vaughn. The soon-to-be-named Furman Hall honors and celebrates all Furman students, […]

May 22, 2019

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Some Say College Scorecard Changes Are Good, But More Needed

Post-secondary education experts are lauding the addition of data to the College Scorecard, enhancements announced this week by U.S. Department of Education secretary Betsy DeVos in efforts to improve transparency through more detailed information for prospective students. At the same time, some question whether the enhancements go far enough and how much more they will help students who use the online tool to compare options, particularly students from underrepresented groups who have lower completion rates.

May 22, 2019

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Survey Hints at Millennial Moving Trends

A move.org study of 500 young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 finds that 54.5 percent of those surveyed have not moved from their college town since graduating. Other findings showed that 53.2 percent of millennials surveyed said they prefer to live in small or midsize cities. Only 11.7 percent of respondents said […]

May 22, 2019

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Activist Bryan Stevenson to Deliver UNCF Career Pathways Initiative Keynote

Lawyer and social justice activist Bryan Stevenson will deliver the keynote address at this year’s United Negro College Fund Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) Convening in July. Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery, Alabama, will join leaders and administrators from more than 40 historically Black colleges and universities at the […]

May 22, 2019

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IHEP Summit Spotlights Financial Struggles of Low-Income, Working-Class Students

Achieving equity for low-income students in post-secondary education requires getting down to the nitty-gritty of what they need, and the Institute for Higher Education Policy provided a forum for that Tuesday with a summit featuring game-changing institutional leaders, the release of a special report and in-person perspectives of students who have overcome major finance-related obstacles on their way to a degree.

May 21, 2019

Fayetteville State University and Sampson Community College Partner On $10K Pathway Degree

A new partnership between Fayetteville State University (FSU) and Sampson Community College (SCC) will mean that graduates of the community college will be able to enroll in an online bachelor’s degree at the historically Black university in North Carolina for $10,000 or less.

May 21, 2019

Upswing Raises $2M to Reach 2020 Degree Attainment Goal

Education technology startup Upswing announced that it has raised $2 million from education partners to further efforts to improve college success and completion. With the support of the most recent partners Impact America Fund, Rethink Education, Lumina Foundation and Strada Education Network, Upswing will move forward in its work to use technology to enhance college […]

May 21, 2019

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Organizations Support, Empower Women of Color in Tech

Walker Legacy’s annual “Women of Color in Tech” tour will feature keynotes and panel discussions throughout the country to empower more multicultural women to succeed in the technology industry. The tour – powered by Comcast and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) – will expose future and current women entrepreneurs to resources and opportunities, such […]

May 21, 2019

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‘Who Do You Know Went to Cornell?’

A few weeks ago, I entered a convenience store to purchase a portable pack of tissues and eye drops to treat my seasonal allergies. I was wearing a windbreaker jacket with a Cornell University logo on it. As I waited in line to purchase my items, an older White man stopped me and asked, “Who do you know went to Cornell?”

May 21, 2019

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Staci Rucker Elected to National Board for Legal Professionals

Staci Rucker, the assistant dean for academic affairs, student affairs and diversity at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, has been elected Midwest Regional Representative for the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals (NALSAP). Rucker’s election follows years of experience in legal education roles. She is additionally the content curator for the diversity […]

May 21, 2019

6 Most Diverse Hospitals, Health Systems

Six hospitals and health systems were named the most diverse in the U.S., according to DiversityInc’s 2019 rankings. The ranking of healthcare organizations is a specialty list included in DiversityInc’s annual Top 50 Companies for Diversity ranking. Read More

May 20, 2019

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All Of Us Research Study, With Goal To Recruit 1 Million Participants, Turns 1 Year Old

A massive National Institutes of Health study with a recruitment hub in Pittsburgh has turned a year old. The All of Us precision medicine project has an aim to recruit 1 million people, and it still has a long way to go. The goal is to assemble a vast database for future research studies, with […]

May 20, 2019

Millions of California Children Don’t Receive Preventive Care

Marilyn Espinoza of Los Angeles wouldn’t dream of missing a well-child visit for her son, 1-year-old Matthew Perez. Whenever she has a concern about Matthew’s health, she brings it up during his well-child appointment at QueensCare Health Clinic in Hollywood. It’s thanks to these regular check-ins with Matthew’s pediatrician, covered by his Medi-Cal plan, that […]

May 20, 2019

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