Charles DervaricsStudentsNew Center Seeks to Boost Knowledge, Interest in Hispanic-Serving InstitutionsSeeking to address a gap in knowledge about Hispanic-serving colleges nationwide, a leading research group on Tuesday launched a virtual data center to provide key information about these institutions as well as promising practices in serving Latino students.September 30, 2014StudentsReport: Lack of Loan Access Has Nearly 1M Community College Students at RiskA new report says nearly 1 million community college students — including many students of color — face added educational and financial challenges because their colleges choose not to participate in federal student loan programs.July 14, 2014StudentsPresident Obama’s New Budget Adds Funds for Higher Education, MSIsPresident Obama’s 2015 education budget plan features more funds for Pell Grants and an initiative to spur innovation at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions.March 4, 2014LatinxHispanic-Serving Institutions Continue Growth With More Poised to Join RanksThe nation had 370 Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in 2013, an increase of nearly 60 percent during the past decade, said the new report from Excelencia in Education.February 25, 2014LatinxFarm Bill Gives Central State Land-Grant Status; New Grant Program for HSIsThe Agricultural Act of 2014 will authorize a new program for Hispanic-serving institutions to work with agricultural workers and designate Ohio’s Central State with land-grant status.February 11, 2014StudentsOn 9/11 Anniversary, Lawmakers Seek Help on Veterans EducationCongressional hearing discusses best practices to support veterans and active duty military in higher education.September 11, 2013HomeFor-Profits Come Under Criticism for Treatment of Military VeteransThe issue of for-profit colleges and the quality of their educations returned to Capitol Hill this summer as veterans’ advocates protested predatory practices.August 1, 2013StudentsWhite House, Senate Agree to Cut Student Loan RatesThe latest compromise in the student loan debate will reduce rates on new subsidized loans to 3.86 percent, but critics say students may still pay higher rates in the future.July 25, 2013Community CollegesStudent Loan Rates Set to DoubleLawmakers fail to reach an agreement to keep the student loan rate at 3.4 percent.June 30, 2013Students2014 Budget Debate Begins in U.S. SenateEducation Secretary Arne Duncan said a proposed new $1 billion federal investment in higher education would help states dealing with budget cuts while promoting college completion, as well as access.April 17, 2013Page 1 of 38Next Page
