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Senators Reach Agreement on Immigration Reform

A bipartisan group of leading senators has reached agreement on the principles for a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws, including a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants already in this country.

January 28, 2013

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Three More Schools Win OK To Waive Out-Of-State Costs

Mississippi Valley State University on Thursday became the second public university to allow all out-of-state residents to pay the same tuition rates as students who live in Mississippi.

January 21, 2013

Leadership & Policy

Deferred-action Immigration May Get Tuition Break

Pima Community College may give in-state tuition breaks to students who qualify under the federal government’s deferred-deportation program.

January 21, 2013

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Obama the Patriot

[portfolio_slideshow id=50823] Like many who are identifiably African-American, my feelings of patriotism are complicated. When I heard General Colin Powell say on a recent “Meet the Press” appearance that some prominent members of his own Republican party “still sort of look down on minorities,” referencing a former governor’s statement that President Obama “is shuckin’ and […]

January 21, 2013

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Indiana Universities Oppose Bill Allowing Guns on Campus

Universities across Indiana are cautiously eying a state lawmaker’s proposal that would prohibit them from banning guns on campus.

January 13, 2013

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Scholars Gather to Launch Book About Black Immigrant Children in U.S.

The Migration Policy Institute convened scholars and research analysts late last week to launch a book that documents the social, economic and health status of Black immigrant children in the U.S.

December 16, 2012

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Scholars Explore Reforms Aimed at Highly-skilled Immigrants

A politics and policy research institute affiliated with the University of Virginia convened a timely exploration of the political, economic and legal issues defining the policies that govern high-skilled immigration to the U.S.

December 9, 2012

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Source: Mass. Offers Tuition Break for Immigrants

Gov. Deval Patrick wants to allow some undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates to attend state colleges and universities.

November 19, 2012

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Colorado Democrats Seek Tuition Aid for Undocumented Immigrants

Emboldened by support from Latino voters, Colorado Democrats on Friday renewed their call for a plan to help reduce tuition costs for undocumented immigrant students.

November 11, 2012

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Maryland First to Challenge DREAM Act at Ballot Box

Maryland could become the first state in the nation to decide by popular vote that illegal immigrants can be eligible for in-state college tutiton, if students have attended a high school in the state for three years and if they or their parents have paid state income taxes during that time, along with other requirements.

November 5, 2012

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Community Colleges Called Upon to Help Immigrant Students

As community colleges begin to host a growing number of undocumented immigrant students, certain practices and requirements within college administration need to be implemented, according to a report released by the Community College Consortium for Immigrant Education (CCCIE).

November 1, 2012

Leadership & Policy

University of Alabama President Resigns, Cites Wife’s Health

The president of the University of Alabama is quitting after less than two months in the position.

October 31, 2012