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Rodriquez Continues to Make Parents’ Investment in Education Pay Off

New president of Queens College of The City University of New York hasn’t forgotten his roots and remains committed to being an agent of change.

New Center Seeks to Boost Knowledge, Interest in Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Seeking to address a gap in knowledge about Hispanic-serving colleges nationwide, a leading research group on Tuesday launched a virtual data center to provide key information about these institutions as well as promising practices in serving Latino students.

Biden Announces $450 Million Worth of Grants for Higher Ed

The funding is designed to help community colleges and other institutions provide better job training.

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Faculty & Staff

Political Strategist Brazile Donates Papers to Louisiana State University

Veteran Democratic political strategist and commentator Donna Brazile makes no secret of her pride in being a Louisiana native and LSU graduate.

Special Focus: Hispanic Heritage Month

This issue contains a special focus on Hispanics in higher education in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. We highlight the top universities for graduating Hispanic students in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

African-American

Beyond Enough is Enough: Offering Hope to Minority Youth

Will I always be seen as a person of color before I am seen as a human being?

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Oakwood University Professor Creates First HBCU-Developed MOOC

Colleagues hope Dr. Keith Augustus Burton’s creation will put HBCUs square in the mix of the growing educational trend.

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Faculty & Staff

Shaw University Extends Contract of Acting President

Shaw University has extended the contract of Acting President Dr. Gaddis J. Faulcon for one year, the university announced Thursday.

African-American

Black Culture Centers Embracing Multiculturalism and Intellectual Conversation

From a proposal in 1987 to create a national network of Black culture centers, the ABCC grown into an international and multicultural organization.

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Study: Minority-Serving Schools Serve Students of Color as Well as Predominantly White Institutions

A new study challenges the notion that Black and Latino students are less likely to earn a college degree if they attend minority-serving institutions, such as a historically Black college.

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Some U.S. Colleges Calling Students Back From Israel

Some U.S. colleges are pulling students from overseas study programs in Israel as the Gaza war rages, though the relative calm beyond the immediate battle areas is raising questions about why they had to leave.

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Experts: K-12 Population Shift Toward Students of Color Will Shed Light on Resource Inequalities

The population shift is bringing forth challenges, such as higher poverty rates among students and the need for more English-language instruction for children of immigrant families.

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