Arrman KyawLatinxExcelencia in Education Receives $10 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie ScottExcelencia in Education has received $10 million from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and husband Dan Jewett, the largest gift in the organization’s history. “Excelencia is Ensuring America’s Future and engaging institutions whose leaders are ready to transform to intentionally SERVE Latino students,” said Sarita Brown, Excelencia co-founder and president. “We are energized to receive a gift […]June 17, 2021News RoundupTeresa Ramey Appointed Inaugural Vice President of Community, Diversity and Inclusion at Roanoke CollegeTeresa Ramey has been appointed Roanoke College’s inaugural vice president of community, diversity and inclusion, a cabinet-level position, effective Aug. 2. Ramey was vice president for regional and community programs at Francis Marion University. She also served as vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Francis Marion and interim dean of students […]June 16, 2021African-AmericanThree HBCUs to Participate in $90 Million Alternative-Credit Investing Education InitiativeClark Atlanta University (CAU), Spelman College and Morehouse College, three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have been selected to participate in a $90 million initiative to teach students about private equity or alternative-credit investing careers. The “AltFinance: Investing in Black Futures” – announced by investment firms Apollo Global Management, Inc., Ares Management Corp. and […]June 16, 2021Community CollegesHostos Community College Receives $15 Million from Philanthropist MacKenzie ScottMacKenzie Scott will give $15 million to CUNY’s Hostos Community College, marking the largest donation in the history of the Bronx school. Hostos is one of 30 schools identified by Scott. Scott announced the gifts on Medium. “We are humbled once again by Ms. Scott’s incredible generosity as well as the enlightened principles governing her […]June 16, 2021African-AmericanCongress Passes Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal HolidayCongress has passed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth –June 19 every year – marks the true end of slavery in the U.S., June 19, 1865, when Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom from slavery in Texas, nearly two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The holiday has been celebrated in 47 states […]June 16, 2021News RoundupDemocrats Propose to Double Pell Grant Over Five YearsSens. Mazie Hirono, D-HI and Patty Murray D-WA, and Reps. Mark Pocan, D-WI and Bobby Scott D-VA)introduced the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2021, which would double the Pell Grant over five years. Dr. Barbara Mistick, president of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), praised the decision which has gained […]June 16, 2021Community CollegesExperts: Employers Can Do a Better Job Diversifying their Recruiting PracticesHigher ed officials discussed how employers can improve and diversify their student recruiting efforts during a virtual panel hosted on Tuesday by career network Handshake.June 15, 2021News RoundupAAC&U Receives Grant from Lumina Foundation for Civic Skill-Building ResearchThe Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has received a $210,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to support research on higher ed’s role in fostering students’ civic skill-building through community-based engagement and other practices. The money will fund two strands of research on best practices for developing civic skills. The first will combine existing research […]June 15, 2021StudentsLatter-Day Saints Church Funds Initiatives With NAACP and UNCFThree initiatives that aim to provide scholarships, humanitarian aid and educational opportunity were announced Monday during a news conference from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the NAACP, Deseret News reported. The first initiative – funded by the church – will give $1 million a year for three […]June 15, 2021Community CollegesCuyahoga Community College Opens Food Pantry for Student NeedsCuyahoga Community College has opened a food pantry for students needing basic items, Cleveland.com reported. The pantry is located in the south concourse adjacent to the Metro Campus Center. It will give eligible students up to 15 pounds of food, toiletries and necessities each week. The pantry is funded by $1,020,000 from Char and Chuck Fowler of […]June 15, 2021Previous PagePage 156 of 225Next Page