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Rand Paul Brings Republican Party Message to Howard University

U.S. Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., told a packed audience at Howard University that the party today offers African-Americans a path toward unencumbered opportunity.

April 10, 2013

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Recent Grads Underemployed Because of Low Job Supply

Once thought of as the key to premium earnings and better job selection for recent graduates, the bachelor’s degree is no longer a valued commodity for entrance into the labor market.

January 27, 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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New Report Finds Economic Growth is Dependent on Educating Minority Students

The key to America’s future economic success relies heavily on closing the educational gap between traditionally disadvantaged, minority students and thriving White students, according to The Alliance for Excellent Education’s new report, released on Monday.

November 28, 2012

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New Department of Labor Initiative Focuses on Workforce Development

While most of us would not debate the value of a four-year degree, this American dream remains beyond the reach of many as the cost of a college education continues to rise.

November 25, 2012

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New Department of Labor Initiative Focuses on Workforce Development

U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says nearly half of all job openings in the next decade will require less than a four-year degree but require more than a high school diploma.

November 19, 2012

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Survey: New Grads Can Expect Modest Rise in Hiring

Modest good news for college students: An annual survey predicts employers will increase hiring of new four-year college graduates about 5 percent in the coming year.

November 15, 2012

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Panel: Base Florida Tuitions on Degrees

Gov. Rick Scott’s higher education task force tentatively agreed Wednesday on recommendations that include basing tuition on the type of degree a student is seeking and letting “preeminent universities” set higher rates.

October 24, 2012

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Finds Student Loan Borrowers Frustrated by Lack of Options

Crushed by record levels of student loan debt and hindered by a lackluster economy, borrowers of private student loans say they are being given the runaround when they seek to negotiate repayment plans or to refinance their loans.

October 15, 2012

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Commentary: Falling Through the Cracks

An early warning system can help keep Black males on the community college campus.

October 25, 2011

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U.S. Department of Labor, Facebook Team Up on Jobs Page

Social media giant Facebook is now a “friend” of the U.S. Department of Labor, and the two organizations believe millions of America’s Facebook users will “like” the new Social Jobs Partnership page.

October 20, 2011