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Community Colleges To Benefi t from New Higher Ed Bill

Ambitious higher education legislation is loaded with student aid, community college improvements.

September 16, 2009

Health

Kennedy Remembered as Social and Civil Rights Giant

Reflecting on the legacy left by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, President Barack Obama called the late Massachusetts legislator one of the “most accomplished Americans” in history and a man whose work in Congress helped give new opportunities to millions.

August 26, 2009

HBCUs

LASTWORD: Strange Bedfellows and HBCUs – The Politics behind the Black College Act

An insider captures the behind-the-scenes events that led up to the passing of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Act.

August 19, 2009

HBCUs

Strange Bedfellows and HBCUs: The Politics behind the Black College Act

An insider captures the behind-the-scene events that led up to the passing of the Historically Black College and University Act.

August 19, 2009

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HBCU Power Brokers on Capitol Hill

Meet some of the movers and shakers who make things happen in Washington, D.C.

August 19, 2009

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College Textbooks Hit iPhone, iPod Touch

CourseSmart, located in San Mateo, Calif., has added a new program that will allow college students to read their books using iPhones or iPod Touch devices.  According to the San Francisco Chronicle CourseSmart already makes more than 7000 college textbooks from 12 publishers available to its subscribers online via their computers.  Now the company has […]

August 12, 2009

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WASHINGTON UPDATE – Power Players for HSIs and Tribal Colleges

In Washington, D.C., many individuals aspire to become power players. But the true test is the ability to influence policy and legislation.

August 5, 2009

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Power Players for HSIs and Tribal Colleges

These are some of the movers and shakers who make things happen in Washington, D.C.

August 5, 2009

HBCUs

Confronting Climate Change

A Black think tank convenes a commission to focus on the disparate impact of climate change on minority communities and help involve historically Black institutions in clean energy projects.

August 5, 2009

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Pinkett Says He’d Consider N.J. Lieutenant Governor Post

Reality TV star Randal Pinkett says he’ll consider running for lieutenant governor in New Jersey when and if an offer is made.

July 22, 2009

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WASHINGTON UPDATE:NEW CREDIT CARD LAW MAY HAVE ‘UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES’ FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS

Law that addresses problematic credit card industry practices presents barriers for students who rely on credit cards for school.

July 8, 2009

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DREAM Act Rally Provides Visual Reminder of What’s at Stake for Undocumented Students

The commencement ceremony on this hot Washington, D.C., afternoon was an emotional one for many of the students gathered.

June 25, 2009