Vikki ConwellHomeCampus Health Centers Expand ServicesIn an effort to be proactive and address the upsurge in students’ stress-induced ailments, colleges and universities are expanding their services to include mental health services.November 6, 2013Community CollegesOff Parents’ Plans, Young Adults Wrestle With Health Insurance IssuesOut-of-pocket expenses are putting health care out of reach for an estimated 19 million uninsured young adults (aged 19-29).September 30, 2013African-AmericanHBCU Fundraising: No Longer Business as UsualHBCUs are bolstering their fundraising efforts by becoming more strategic, pursuing new sources or partnerships, and utilizing nontraditional approaches such as social media.September 23, 2013Asian American Pacific IslanderEducation Attainment Seen as Key to Minority Buying Power SurgeEthnic and racial minorities have attained buying power at a faster rate than their White counterparts, according to the 2013 Multicultural Economy report released last week by the University of Georgia.September 17, 2013African-AmericanHBCUs Step Up Efforts to be More Eco-Friendly Through Partnerships and GrantsSchools are establishing conservation programs, updating their campus infrastructures and training students to become good stewards of the environment.August 29, 2013StudentsFor-Profit Schools Under Pressure to Prove Investment in Education Pays OffAs college tuition costs rise, more students, parents and taxpayers are asking institutions to show a return on the financial investment.August 25, 2013Faculty & StaffAlabama State University Program Creates International CollaborationThis summer, two scientists from Ege University in Izmir, Turkey, traveled to ASU to learn new nanotechnology techniques.August 5, 2013StudentsOakwood University Sets the Standard for Meat-Free Eating on HBCU CampusesThough colleges and universities nationwide are adopting meat-free dining options, Oakwood University has long been a leader in the HBCU community for vegetarian and vegan meals.July 25, 2013STEMVirginia, North Carolina Schools, Universities Partner to Provide STEM Opportunities to MinoritiesThe Virginia-North Carolina Alliance for Minority Participation received a $3.5 million grant to continue efforts to recruit and retain minorities in STEM.June 20, 2013StudentsDuke Launches Program to Aid Minority Students in Science MajorsThe program focuses on social and community programming to help students form strong bonds, share ideas and leverage resources.June 11, 2013Page 1 of 2Next Page
