Charles DervaricsLatinxObama Budget Plans More for EducationFederal education programs would receive a 7-percent boost under the Obama administration’s proposed budget for next year, with Pell Grants and minority-serving institutions among those receiving small to moderate increases.February 1, 2010StudentsObama Cites Key Education Priorities—But Also Fiscal RestraintsPresident Barack Obama last night called for new initiatives on college affordability—many of them aimed at low-income students—while also seeking a spending freeze that could affect the long-term outlook of other established programs.January 27, 2010STEMPanel Approves Justice Reform BillAfter months of inaction, a U.S. Senate panel has approved a comprehensive review of the nation’s criminal justice system, including issues such as the disproportionate share of minorities — particularly African-Americans — in U.S. prisons.January 25, 2010StudentsHealth Care Debate Carries Implications for College StudentsWhile pundits in Washington, D.C., assess the effect of the Massachusetts Senate outcome on the future of health care reform, college leaders also are focusing on another stumbling block to final action: how the government will treat health plans for 3 million college students.January 24, 2010HBCUsWashington Update: Congress Clears Education Department Budget With Funding IncreasesMinority-serving institutions will benefit from increases and earmarks.January 20, 2010HomePublic Colleges Do Poor Job with Minority, Low-Income Students, Study SaysMany of the nation’s top flagship public colleges are “turning their backs” on qualified low-income and minority students, report says.January 13, 2010LatinxMinority-serving Institutions to Benefit from Education Department Budget IncreaseNearly three months into the federal fiscal year, Congress and President Barack Obama reached an agreement on a 2010 education spending bill that will increase funds for minority-serving institutions and student financial aid with the possibility of more gains ahead.January 10, 2010African-AmericanCongress Expected to Focus on Education in 2010The U.S. Congress is expected to turn its attention to higher education in the new year.January 7, 2010LatinxWASHINGTON UPDATE : 2010 CAPITOL HILL OUTLOOK: MORE ATTENTION TO EDUCATIONCongress is expected to turn its attention to higher ed in the new year.\r\n\r\nFor a year that began with great expectations, 2009 ended with many top higher education legislative goals unresolved as other presJanuary 6, 2010StudentsSUPPLYING THE DEMANDWith the economy still reeling, Hampton University didn’t get its usual contingent of 100 employers at its fall 2009 career fair for students and alumni. But one sector was there in force — federal government agencies lookDecember 23, 2009Previous PagePage 11 of 38Next Page
