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Toyota, Alabama A&M Partner on Mobility Initiative

Alabama A&M University students will be teaming up with Toyota Motor North America on an initiative to help solve mobility issues. David Fernandes, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, announced at a Friday event on the university’s campus an initial grant of $300,000 to fund the initiative, which includes scholarships for students accepted into the […]

Forum Advocates for Enhanced Hispanic Higher Education Legislation

WASHINGTON — The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities convened educators and thought leaders from Hispanic Serving Institutions to advance the organization’s legislative agenda during the 23rd Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education.

STEM Conference Tackles Student Readiness for Evolving Workforce

WASHINGTON — The seventh annual U.S. News and World Report STEM Solutions Presents: Workforce of Tomorrow conference brought together leaders in education, business, government and the nonprofit sector to discuss strategies to develop the next generation of students in STEM fields.

VSU Joins Verizon STEM Initiative For Boys of Color

PETERSBURG, VA. – Virginia State University will be among 24 schools in a program that offers minority males from middle schools in Petersburg, Hopewell and Dinwiddie summer intensive courses in science, technology, engineering and math. The Verizon Innovative Learning program, the education initiative of the Verizon Foundation, works with historically Black colleges and universities and […]

HBCUs’ Relevance in Diversifying the STEM Workforce

Global scientific competitiveness of the United States depends on the nation’s ability to sustain and grow the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. An important approach to this goal is ensuring that groups historically underrepresented (HU) in STEM fields play larger roles.

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Report: Women Need Additional Degree to Attain Equal Pay

Although women have surpassed men in educational attainment, they still earn 81 cents for every dollar earned by men, according to a new study from researchers at Georgetown University.

Congress Urged to Invest in Blue-Collar STEM Jobs

Automation and other technological advancements threaten to put good-paying jobs further out of reach for marginalized groups unless more investments are made in preparing students for “Blue-Collar STEM” jobs, panelists convened Tuesday on Capitol Hill said.

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Expert: Changes in Education Not Keeping Pace with Workforce Needs

Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows big employment gains in health care and social aid.

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UW-Superior to Drop 9 Majors, 15 Minors, Grad Program

SUPERIOR, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Superior officials have decided to drop nine majors, 15 minors and a graduate program due to lack of interest. Wisconsin Public Radio reports some of the majors include sociology, theater, journalism and political science. The minors include physics, legal studies, computer science and photography. The masters in art therapy program […]

Stephen Hawking’s Ph.D. Thesis Goes Online, Website Crashes

LONDON — Cambridge University has put Stephen Hawking’s doctoral thesis online, triggering such interest that it crashed the university’s website. Completed in 1966 when the renowned physicist and author was 24, “Properties of Expanding Universes” explores ideas about the origins of the universe that have resonated through the scientist’s career. The university says the thesis […]

Community College STEM Students Getting ‘Nudged’ Toward Success

Are text-based “nudges” the answer to helping students succeed in school? Up to a point, many experts say.

Leadership & Policy

University of Maryland Receives $220 Million Donation

An alumnus broke records at the University of Maryland on Wednesday when his foundation gifted the institution with $220 million dollars.

University of Maryland President Wallace D. Loh

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