Charles DervaricsLatinxGraduation Study Finds Gains, Challenges for Latino StudentsLatinos are making major strides in college completion although they continue to trail Whites, African-Americans and Asian Americans in several key areas, a new report says.March 7, 2012HomeSenior Obama Administration Official Sees Major Role for Career, Technical EducationAmong the nation’s approximately 175 million adults, 93 million are considered low-skilled Americans, said Martha Kanter, undersecretary of education.March 5, 2012STEMStudy: Pell Grant Makes Difference for Students of ColorAfrican American and Hispanic students who receive a federal Pell Grant are more likely to finish college and pursue science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors, says a new report that argues for a renewed commitment to the grant program.February 27, 2012HomeU.S. Supreme Court to Hear Texas Affirmative Action CaseThe hot-button issue of affirmative action in college admissions is heading back to the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that may have a significant impact on post-secondary institutions.February 21, 2012Community CollegesNew Budget Targets Pell, Community CollegesThe Obama administration on Monday outlined a new federal education budget with an increase in the maximum Pell Grant and a major new $8 billion initiative to promote community college/business partnerships.February 13, 2012Community CollegesObama Maps 2012 Education AgendaPresident Obama outlined an election-year higher education plan that includes a major expansion of college work-study programs and a stronger role of community colleges in workforce training.January 25, 2012HomeConsumer Appointment May Help Students, Advocates SayHigher education groups back President Obama’s selection of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which may help limit unscrupulous student loan practices.January 9, 2012HomeBudget Deal Protects Pell, But with Savings ElsewhereBreaking a budget stalemate, Congress has agreed on a fiscal 2012 funding bill that would preserve the maximum Pell Grant at $5,550 but make changes in eligibility that may reduce or eliminate aid to thousands of students.December 18, 2011StudentsIncome-Based Repayment: A Closer LookPresident Obama’s plan for more flexible student loan repayment options, unveiled in late October, would allow future borrowers to limit repayments to no more than 10 percent of their discretionary income.December 4, 2011HBCUsCongressional Super Committee’s Inaction Means Potentially Devastating CutsWith the collapse of a congressional “super committee” charged with cutting $1.2 trillion in federal spending, most education programs face the prospect of moderate to deep cuts beginning in January 2013 — including programs for minority-serving colleges and universities.November 27, 2011Previous PagePage 5 of 38Next Page