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CLEO Announces New Scholarship During Honors Reception

The Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO) announced a new scholarship to help first-year law students who are passionate about advocating for civil rights and social justice. CLEO will present 10 scholarships to individuals next year. “The cornerstone of this scholarship will be the recipients’ passion for safeguarding the civil rights of all Americans, […]

Ole Miss Senior Becomes School’s First African American Female Rhodes Scholar

Arielle Hudson, a University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) senior, became the first African-American female to be named a Rhodes Scholar in the school’s history. Hudson is the 27th Ole Miss student selected for the program. As an education major, Hudson also received a full scholarship from Ole Miss’ chapter of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching […]

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McDonald’s Pledges $500,000 to its First Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship

McDonald’s has committed $500,000 to its first scholarship program dedicated to Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) students. In collaboration with the APIA Scholarship program, 15 four-year scholarships and 40 one-year scholarships will be awarded to rising college freshman through APIA Scholars this Spring. The program will place higher emphasis on first-generation college students with […]

Policy Brief Recommends Changes to Federal Aid Requirements

More than one million students default on loans each year with student loan debt reaching $1.5 trillion, according to a policy brief released by Higher Learning Advocates.

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Following $5 Million Gift, Sweet Briar College Looks to Expand its Top Scholarship

Sweet Briar College, a private women’s liberal arts college in Virginia, plans to “significantly expand” its Presidential Scholars Program — the school’s highest scholarship award — following a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor. The invitation-only scholarship, which offers full and partial tuition to students with outstanding academic achievements, is currently awarded to 30 […]

Hispanic Scholarship Fund to Launch College Prep Workshops

Beginning Nov. 13, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) will launch a series of informational workshops to help better prepare middle and high school students and their families for college. College 101 is a free bilingual two-hour program that covers the college scholarship application process and financial aid opportunities. The workshops will be held during the […]

DACA Students Wonder What’s Next As the Supreme Court Deliberates

On Tuesday, hundreds of DACA recipients and advocates gathered outside the Supreme Court as oral arguments about the program were underway. As the court continues to deliberate, DACA students’ status remains in limbo.

Higher Education Has Changed. The Law Must Change with It

The Higher Education Act (HEA), the law that helps students finance their postsecondary education, has not been reauthorized since 2008. A lot has changed in the last 11 years, including higher education, and the law that was passed in 2008 is no longer responsive to the challenges facing today’s students.

University of Utah Announced $2.5M Scholarship Program

To increase the number of students completing their degrees within four years, the University of Utah has announced a $2.5 million scholarship program. Students are automatically considered for the scholarship when they apply to the university. In order to be eligible, students must have at least a 3.2 GPA, be a Utah resident, start school […]

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Massasoit Community College Joins Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College Plan

Massasoit Community College will join Boston’s Tuition-Free Community College Plan, which aims to increase higher education accessibility. Under the program, up to three years of community college tuition is covered for eligible low-income students. The application deadline is Dec. 8 and students can start their courses during the spring 2020 semester. In order to be […]

Higher Ed’s Impeachment Role

Make no mistake, Higher Ed must play a role in impeachment. Not as partisans. But as the context makers. The fact-checkers. The knowledge filters.

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Prince George’s Community College President to Retire Next Year

Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) is set to retire June 30, 2020. She became the institution’s first female president in July 2007. Throughout her presidency, Dukes built various partnerships with Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). She also co-chaired a task force for the development of the Prince George’s […]

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