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Staying Afloat in New Orleans

Adult literacy programs, needed more than ever, struggle to survive Post-Katrina.

November 28, 2007

Faculty & Staff

Pennsylvania HBCU Seeks to Expand Research Opportunities for Minority Students

Lincoln, a historically Black university in Pennsylvania, has been awarded a five-year grant from the National Science Foundation to design a mentorship program in scientific research as part of a national effort to expand research opportunities for minority students.

November 25, 2007

Community Colleges

Clatsop Community College Looks for Federal Grant for Renovations

ASTORIA Ore. Clatsop Community College officials are hoping that federal officials will come through with a grant to help stabilize the crumbling facilities on the campus, which have been rated as 100 percent likely to collapse in a major earthquake.

November 19, 2007

Students

HEA Renewal Approved, With Some Surprising New Policies

Provisions of the Higher Education Act renewal approved by a House committee on Thursday includes year-round Pell Grants allowing students flexibility in enrollment schedules, a requirement that colleges report their reasons for increasing tuition for students and creation of an international education czar at the U.S. Department of Education.

November 14, 2007

HBCUs

Second Acts

After reaching the pinnacles of their high-profile careers, two women, with ties to higher education, let their passions lead the way.

November 14, 2007

HBCUs

Second Acts

After reaching the pinnacles of their high-profile careers, two women, with ties to higher education, let their passions lead the way.

November 14, 2007

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Grants and Gifts

Researchers at the City College of New York have received a $2.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to create elementary physical science curricula. Researchers will specifically explore how to provide children in low-income school districts better instruction in this subject area. Lincoln University (Pa.) has received a five-year $209,000 grant from the National […]

November 14, 2007

Latinx

New Mexico Receives $3.5 Million Grant to Enhance Nursing Programs

SANTA FE, N.M The New Mexico Higher Education Department has awarded $3.5 million to support nursing programs at 17 of the state’s public colleges and universities. The grants ranged from $50,000 to $500,000, the department announced.

November 13, 2007

Latinx

Veto Casts Cloud Over Education Bill That Would Have Increased Pell Grants, MSI Funding

President Bush on Tuesday vetoed a 2008 education budget bill that many advocates had championed for its proposed increases in student financial aid and college-access programs. Now, the House and Senate need to muster a two-thirds majority to bring into law the bill, which would have increased the maximum Pell Grant and provide more funding for minority-serving institutions.

November 12, 2007

Faculty & Staff

Southern Methodist U. to Get $20M from Dallas Couple

DALLAS Philanthropists Harold and Annette Simmons plan to announce a $20 million gift to Southern Methodist University on Friday.

November 8, 2007

Health

Pitt Gets Grant to Research, Improve Black Health

PITTSBURGH The University of Pittsburgh is getting a $4.8 million grant to create a research center to improve the health of the city’s black population.

November 8, 2007

Leadership & Policy

Big East Grants Show Commitment to Diversity In Athletics Administrators Ranks

The need is there. Just a quarter of the women and minority collegiate athletics staff seeking the Big East Professional Development Grant for Women and Ethnic Minorities received funding this year. Now, advocates hope the program, which they say demonstrates a commitment to diversity, can set an example that other Division I conferences will follow.

November 7, 2007