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U.S. Education Department Takes On Bullies

Colleges and K-12 schools risk loss of federal funding if they ignore bullying and harassment, says Education Department letter being distributed to 15,000 schools and school districts and 5,000 colleges.

October 26, 2010

African-American

Obituary: William Arthur “Buddy” Blakey

William Arthur “Buddy” Blakey, 67, whose contributions to and advocacy for public and private Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) spanned more than five decades, died Oct. 13.

October 14, 2010

Community Colleges

New Law Makes It Easier to Transfer to California State Schools

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday signed legislation that guarantees community college graduates admission to the California State University.

September 29, 2010

Latinx

DREAM ACT Fails With Senate Rejection of Defense Spending Bill

The chance for thousands of young people to legally remain in the U.S. evaporated Tuesday when Republicans blocked a defense spending bill in the U.S. Senate.

September 21, 2010

Latinx

Charter Schools Touted as Effective College Prep Option for Latinos and English Language Learners

When it comes to preparing Latino students and English Language Learners for college, look for America’s burgeoning charter school movement to try to play a critical role in the coming years.

September 1, 2010

Health

Legislation Seeks To Expand Ability of Urban Universities To Aid Neighboring Communities

The Urban University Renaissance Act of the 21st Century would build on existing programs and best practices.

August 29, 2010

African-American

Clyburn Remains Rooted as a Rising Power in Congress

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn has fought for the historically marginalized since his college days. When he was a student at South Carolina State College in the late 1950s, his political activism compelled classmates to refer to him jokingly as “senator.” This is the first of two features on Clyburn.

July 21, 2010

African-American

Conference: Access Programs Will Increasingly Help Students Consider College

At the annual national GEAR UP conference, officials said college access programs such as GEAR UP will play a growing role in getting students to view themselves as college material.

July 19, 2010

Latinx

Higher Education Organizations Form Coalition to Seek DREAM Act Passage

The Hispanic Association of Colleges Universities (HACU) has taken the lead in uniting 25 national higher education organizations in an effort to help bring DREAM Act legislation to final votes before Congress’ August recess.

June 16, 2010

Leadership & Policy

College Board Merger Legislation Scrapped in Louisiana House

House Speaker Jim Tucker scrapped his push to merge the governing boards for four-year public colleges Wednesday after facing significant opposition from lawmakers and higher education leaders.

May 26, 2010

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Louisiana Senate Bill Could Hobble State’s Law School Clinics

Law clinics at universities across Louisiana fear State Sen. Robert Adley’s proposal could force them to close, leaving impoverished clients without free legal services in cases ranging from child support to water pollution. Adley said he’s heard those concerns and plans to put limits on the legislation.

May 10, 2010

African-American

Height’s Legacy Stirs Push for Social Work Act Passage

Among social work professionals, the late Dorothy Height is celebrated for the prestige her activism brought to the social work profession. Those professionals say her legacy is now inspiring social work leaders to lobby Congress hard on legislation aimed to boost the profession.

April 28, 2010