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Reports & Data

Survey: Congress Should Hire Staff Reflecting Constituents and their Interests

Hiring a staff representative of constituents and their interests should be a priority for Congress, according to new survey results from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

Campus Climate

Vice President Kamala Harris to Visit College of Charleston as Part of Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the College of Charleston on Oct. 11, as part of her Fight for Our Freedoms college tour.

Leadership & Policy

Georgia Democrats Call on Gov. Brian Kemp to Address HBCU Funding Gaps

Georgia Democratic lawmakers are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to address funding gaps for state HBCUs.

Leadership & Policy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Threatens to Strip Accreditation from Colleges with DEI Programs

As president, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would strip accreditation from colleges and universities with DEI programs.

Students

California Students Going Out-of-State to Attend HBCUs Eligible for One-Time $5,000 Grant Per New Law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that gives community college students transferring to HBCUs a one-time grant of up to $5,000.

Students

Michigan Expands Tuition-Free Community Scholarship Program to Adults Ages 21-24 Without Degrees

The state of Michigan is expanding a program that provides a tuition-free community scholarship to adults ages 21-24 who have not yet earned college degrees.

Leadership & Policy

Biden-Harris Administration Approves Additional 125,000 Americans for Debt Relief

An additional 125,000 Americans have been approved for approximately $9 billion in debt relief.

Leadership & Policy

Education Department Names Student Loan Stakeholders to Participate in Negotiated Rulemaking for Proposed Rule

The U.S. Department of Education has named the student loan stakeholders who will be participating in discussions with the department to develop debt relief policies via the Higher Education Act.

Leadership & Policy

Biden Administration Announces Gainful Employment Rules

President Biden promises to protect approximately 700,000 students a year from unaffordable debt and poor earnings outcomes at career programs.

Students

HBCU Week Foundation Receives $300,000 Scholarship Fund from Barclays US Consumer Bank

The HBCU Week Foundation has received a $300,000 scholarship fund from Barclays US Consumer Bank to support students attending five select HBCUs.

HBCUs

National HBCU Week Conference Begins

The 2023 National HBCU Week Conference in Arlington, Virginia, is expected to draw 3,300 attendees from HBCUs, federal agencies, private-sector companies and philanthropic organizations.

African-American

Biden and Harris Thank Efforts of Congressional Black Caucus

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation for their efforts in upholding democracy and guiding progress for Black Americans.

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