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University of New Hampshire Plans to Improve Diversity

The University of New Hampshire wants to add some diversity to its student body. Story:

Setting The Record Straight

Dr. Jon Quistgaard is unhappy with the way the national media has portrayed the Red Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota Story:

Congress Re-evaluating Law That Denies Aid to Students Convicted of Drug Crimes

Congress is re-evaluating a five-year old law that denies financial aid to college students with drug convictions. Story:

Tobacco Use Among HBCU Students Not as Prevalent, Shows Preliminary Study

Findings from a survey conducted by North Carolina Central University and the Historically Minority Colleges and Universities Consortium show tobacco use is not as prevalent Story:

Key to Student Retention — Strong Advising

Thirteen percent of freshmen in public four-year institutions will drop out by the beginning of their sophomore year, according to the National College Dropout and Graduation Rates report released recently. Story:

Students Trace History of Buffalo Soldiers in Guadalupe Mountains

In June 1866, Congress authorized the creation of six regiments of Black soldiers — two cavalry and four infantry. Story:

Florida Newspaper Launches Weekly Aimed at Black Community

The Gainesville Sun announced it is launching a weekly newspaper aimed at this college town’s east side and its predominantly Black population. Story:

Grants & Awards

University of California Chancellors Bow Out of National Merit Scholarships

University of California chancellors said last month they are bowing out of the National Merit Scholarship program… Story:

HEA Reauthorization Bill Passes House Education Subcommittee

A revamped Higher Education Act cleared its first hurdle, but not smoothly… Story:

An Evolving Identity

For those of you who collect mementos and rare items, you may want to hold on to this edition of Black Issues In Higher Education… Story:

University of Missouri Researcher: Breast Cancer Messages Need to Be Targeted Toward African-American Women

African-American women are more likely than Caucasian women to be diagnosed with breast cancer at later stages of the disease and are more likely to die from the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute. Story:

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