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Achieving the Dream Convene Stakeholders to Discuss Student Parent Report
Achieving the Dream, an education based non-profit, hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill alongside their national partners to discuss the newly-released report of the Government Accountability Office which focuses on student parents.
September 12, 2019
Sports
Congressional Black Caucus Panel Spotlights Black Student Athletes
The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference hosted a panel on Black student athletes featuring voices from across college sports.
September 12, 2019
Opinion
Stepping Away from the Brink
Leadership at all levels of a college/university is critical to its effectiveness and success. While the President and his/her leadership team are in the driver seat of working with key constituents to set the strategic vision and plan for the institution and its implementation, Board of Trustees and Governors are a critical piece of the institution’s governance.
September 12, 2019
Students
UA at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History Receives $2.25 to Preserve Legacy of Governor Rockefeller
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History has received a $2.25 million donation from the Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust to help preserve the legacy of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller. As a way to honor Rockefeller and his contributions to the state of Arkansas, the Rockefeller Collection was created in 1980. It is […]
September 12, 2019
Latinx
University of Houston-Downtown Supports Its Local Economy
University of Houston-Downtown – a Hispanic-serving institution and minority-serving institution – is helping to drive the local economy, according to a new report by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. Last year, the campus contributed 0.4 percent to the region’s total gross regional product, which comes out to about $2 billion. The campus also helped […]
September 12, 2019
Students
It’s Time to Hack the Gates in College Admissions Systems
Research has found that admissions officers are more likely to recommend low-income students for admission when they have access to more student background and context information for holistic review processes.
September 11, 2019
Latest News
Americans Want Change in Higher Education Systems, Report Finds
Two-thirds of Americans desire change within the higher education system, a recent New America sponsored survey found.Varying Degrees 2019: New America’s Third Annual Survey on Higher Education addressed American’s opinions on the state of higher education and its contributions to economic mobility.
September 11, 2019
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Report: Public Institutions Aren’t Adequately Serving Latino Students
A new report from The Education Trust gives most states poor to failing grades when it comes to enrolling and graduating Latinos in public colleges and universities.
September 11, 2019
HBCUs
Senator Doug Jones Addresses the Senate About MSI Funding
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is working to garner support for the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act, a bipartisan bill which would reauthorize funding for HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions. “These historic institutions serve nearly 4 million students of color,” Jones said. “Many of our nation’s brightest minds have matriculated at […]
September 11, 2019
HBCUs
2020 Presidential Candidates to Attend, Speak at Criminal Justice Forum
The Second Step Presidential Justice Forum will be hosted by the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center Oct. 25-27 on the campus of Benedict College, a historically Black college in Columbia, South Carolina. Previously, the forum, which is focused on criminal justice reform, was held on nearby Allen University’s campus. The forum is open to all 2020 […]
September 11, 2019
News Roundup
SREB Establishes Dual Enrollment Initiative to Address Inequity, Affordability Concerns
Under the Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) new initiative, a panel of universities, agencies and legislatures will discuss student inequity and financial concerns within dual enrollment programs. The initiative will address college affordability, provide quality educational experiences for students from all backgrounds and help states meet their educational attainment and workforce goals. Last week, at […]
September 11, 2019
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President Trump Addresses HBCU Leaders
President Donald Trump addressed a packed auditorium at the end of the second day of the 2019 HBCU Conference. He described his administration’s work on behalf of HBCUs, praised Department of Education policies, and alluded to the upcoming election.
September 10, 2019
Students
Scholarship Created to Diversify Local News Industry
The Local Media Consortium (LMC) and the Local Media Association (LMA) is looking to increase diversity in the local news industry through a new scholarship opportunity. Alongside the Google News Initiative, LMC and LMA has established 50 scholarships for underrepresented individuals to attend a journalism professional development event in Chicago from Sep. 17-19. The conference, […]
September 10, 2019
African-American
Seminary Creates Fund for Reparations
Earlier this month, the Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) created a $1.7 million fund for reparations, “putting one of the oldest Episcopalian schools at the forefront of a movement among universities and other groups seeking to reconcile slavery’s enduring legacy in their organizations” reported The Washington Post. “This is a start. As we seek to mark […]
September 10, 2019
Students
Lumina Creates Task Force to Address Inequity Issues at Post-Secondary Institutions
The Lumina Foundation, a national college access organization, has created a task force to highlight the need for a national response to ensure quality post-secondary programs for all students.
September 10, 2019
Opinion
Effectively Mentoring Women of Color on the College Campus: A Holistic and Intersectional Ecology (HIE) Model
Many women of color (WOC) students have been silently suffering at Predominantly White Institutions (PWI’s) across the country. A deeper examination suggests these students are doing well academically, but struggling to maintain positive wellbeing in campus environments that may feel unwelcoming and at times hostile.
September 10, 2019
Military
Proposed Amendment Scrutinizes For-Profit Schools Targeting Veterans
Florida Democrat Rep. Dr. Donna Shalala proposed an amendment to the annual defense spending bill, the National Defense Authorization Act, which would audit for-profit colleges that enroll veterans while failing to meet Department of Education financial responsibility standards. It would require the secretary of defense to review how much Department of Defense Tuition Assistance a for-profit receives and to publish the results online.
September 10, 2019
News Roundup
Public Charter School Leaders to Protest Current Democratic Presidential Candidates
To protest the current Democratic presidential candidate’s insufficient support for public charter schools, a rally will be held Sep. 11 in Houston, Texas. According to a Coalition for Charter Schools press release, more than three million students attend public charter schools every day and many are from under-served communities. Participants in the rally will include […]
September 10, 2019
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