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Military

Study: Vets Get Less Tuition Covered for Medical Degree

Stephen Graves was in his first year at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in 2014 when he  discovered that the Post-9/11 GI Bill would cover more of his tuition were he enrolled in a law school or MBA program.

African-American

Scholar Helps Students See Relevance of Black History

Attending a race conference held at Princeton University was a pivotal moment for Dr. Andrew Rosa, as he discovered his true passion for teaching and interest in African-American studies.

Women

Famous Actress and Family Reflect on the Impact of Upward Bound

Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award winning actress Viola Davis and her sisters said that participating in TRIO programs transformed their lives.

Military

ASALH Conference Explores Role of African-Americans in Times of War

Thousands of historians, public school teachers and others committed to learning about the role of African Americans in times of war will gather at the 103rd Annual Meeting and Conference of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in Indianapolis next month.

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Panelists at CBCF Slam White House Education Policies

WASHINGTON – Trump administration education policies are hostile to civil rights and are intentionally dismantling protections intended to help students, and the efforts must be countered by voting and other civic involvement.

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Conversations Continue on the State of Free College

As conversations continue about the benefits and challenges surrounding free college programs throughout the nation, institutions, states and the federal government have an opportunity to improve college affordability and move towards equitable free college programs, according to education policy experts and college completion leaders featured on “The State of Free College” panel hosted by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP).

African-American

Study: Black Students Who Show Interest in Black Activism Face Admissions Barriers

Black students who show a penchant for Black activism in inquiry emails to historically and predominately White colleges have a greater chance of being ignored by college admissions counselors at those universities, according to research findings published in an academic article this month.

STEM

QEM Network’s NSF Symposium Coaches HBCUs on Seeking STEM Research Grants

WASHINGTON – When it comes to National Science Foundation grants, historically Black colleges and universities must step up their game to get more of the millions of STEM research dollars available to them.

Latinx

Excelencia in Education Report Examines HSI Graduates’ Life Outcomes

Leaders and individuals committed to the success of Latino students in higher education gathered for a collaborative panel discussion following the release of Excelencia in Education and Gallup’s report “Examining Life Outcomes Among Graduates of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).”

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Sooner Proves to Be Better When Searching for Post-Grad Employment

Soon-to-be college graduates who get an early start on their job search are more likely to become and to stay gainfully employed for as many as five years beyond their graduation, according to a new survey.

HBCUs

Conference Explores Role of Muslim Americans in Solving Social Problems

Scholars, community organizers and Islamic leaders convened here over the weekend for a national conference examining “Race, Class and Religious Intersectionality in America” with a focus on the involvement of Muslims in addressing America’s social issues.

Students

Two Organizations Partner to Help Students Access Resources for College

A leading college counseling organization and an initiative started by former First Lady Michelle Obama have teamed up to form an all-new partnership focused on easing the stresses experienced by high school students and their families during the college admissions process.

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