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Adjusting to College: Tips From a Former Student-Athlete and the Parent of One

To be a successful freshman student-athlete, one needs discipline. There must be a high level of focus and awareness, because a student-athlete failing to accomplish his or her goal could impact that individual’s career and life in general.

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Howard University Students End Sit-In Protest

WASHINGTON — The occupation of a university administration building in Washington, D.C. by students making demands to school officials has ended. News outlets report Howard University students and officials announced Friday afternoon a deal ending the protest that began March 29. Parts of the agreement include students will be involved in reviewing the adequacy of […]

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Howard Faculty ‘No Confidence’ Voting Ends Friday

During a three-day balloting period that began Wednesday and ends Friday, Howard University’s full-time faculty will decide whether or not embattled university President Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick and other top leaders at the school get a “no confidence’ vote. This comes in the midst of a student takeover of the administration building that is entering […]

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From Practitioner to Doctoral Student: Five Prep Strategies

Depending on how long it has been since you were in the classroom, transitioning to graduate school and doctoral studies will come with its challenges. However, there are some strategies that can help you prepare to ease this transition.

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NUL: Higher Ed Act Renewal Must Address Barriers to Underserved Students

As Congress prepares for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the National Urban League says issues of access, affordability, completion and accountability for underrepresented students should be addressed.

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Students at NY’s Hofstra Want Jefferson Statue Removed

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Some students at New York’s Hofstra University want a Thomas Jefferson statue removed because Jefferson was a slave owner who believed Black people were inherently inferior to Whites. Student Ja’loni Owens started a Change.org petition demanding that administrators of the university on Long Island remove the statue and “no longer display it […]

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Leaders of Howard University Takeover Reflect 50 Years Later

WASHINGTON — The national tumult of 1968 was marked by iconic images, including the campus takeover: students occupying critical campus buildings and shutting down institutions for days. The Columbia University takeover in April of that year was the best-known, but it appears the first one happened in D.C. 50 years ago this past week. About […]

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Report: New York For-Profit Colleges Falling Short

New York’s for-profit colleges leave students with huge debt and have little impact on earning potential, according to a report published by The Century Foundation that compares student outcomes at 427 colleges and universities.

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Recruitment Changes Needed to Expand Access to Higher Ed

Admissions policies in higher-ranking universities and colleges favor high-achieving applicants. While much has been written about access, affordability, diversity and student loans, the focus on GPA, aptitude tests and the reputation-enhancing concept of “selectivity” has negatively impacted minorities and underprivileged applicants.

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Report Card: States Fail High-Achieving Low-Income Students

States have made little progress in supporting high-achieving, low-income students, according to a new report by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation.

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Community College League Touts Connections and Partnerships

Community colleges, along with other education-supporting organizations,are support student success with tools that encourage students to get involved in groups in school and in surrounding communities., say conference attendees.

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Students Around U.S. Stage Huge Walkout Against Gun Violence

They bowed their heads in honor of the dead. They carried signs with messages such as “Never again” and “Am I next?” They railed against the National Rifle Association and the politicians who support it. And over and over, they repeated the message: Enough is enough. In a wave of protests one historian called the […]

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