Cherise LesesneCommunity CollegesCommunity Colleges Rise as Leaders of Technological EducationInstead of opting for admissions into some of the nation’s most prestigious and respected four-year institutions, many students have chosen community colleges in order to market themselves as competitive and qualified job candidates.February 6, 2013StudentsMaryland HBCUs Rally to Secure FuturesStudents and others are bringing attention to the lawsuit against the state of Maryland that claims policies and practices that have marginalized HBCUs have not been changed.February 5, 2013StudentsAPLU Leads Discussion Around a Redesigned Federal Aid PolicyIn order to avoid the congressional battle over financial aid programs, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) developed a “student risk index” that re-evaluates the federal approach toward student aid.January 31, 2013STEMAffirmative Action Bans Impact Minority Enrollment in Postgraduate STEM FieldsWhile economic interests rely on increased enrollment in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, the thrust toward minorities pursuing technical degrees—particularly postgraduate degrees—has become an even larger priority.January 30, 2013Recruitment & RetentionCollege Leaders Call for Immediate Remediation with Drop-out CrisisIn a letter published by the National Commission on Higher Education Attainment last week, college leaders recommended that schools begin to research measures on increasing completion rates in order to achieve the national goal of creating a skilled workforce.January 29, 2013HomeRecent Grads Underemployed Because of Low Job SupplyOnce thought of as the key to premium earnings and better job selection for recent graduates, the bachelor’s degree is no longer a valued commodity for entrance into the labor market.January 27, 2013StudentsHBCUs Increase International Presence by Hosting 1,000 Brazilian StudentsHistorically Black institutions are preparing to accommodate Brazilian students in support of the U.S.’s Joint Action Plan to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Discrimination.January 22, 2013StudentsPew Report Finds that College Degrees Shelter Economic StabilityA recent report released by Pew Charitable Trusts found that graduates holding four-year college degrees are in actuality more protected in a pernicious economy than those with lesser education credentials.January 9, 2013Faculty & StaffDr. Rodney Priestley Exemplifies the Rigor of Research in the Ivy LeaguesDr. Rodney Priestley was sure he’d be a marine biologist or a geologist. But somewhere along the line, the Princeton professor changed his mind and ended up a chemical engineer.January 7, 2013HomeInstitutions React to Implementation of Affordable Care ActAdjunct professors’ roles being re-evaluated as a result of health care costs associated with the Affordable Care Act.December 30, 2012Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page