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N.J.’s Corzine Supports In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine (D) this week signaled his support for granting undocumented immigrants the option to pay in-state tuition at the state’s colleges.

April 1, 2009

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New Book Exposes Undocumented Students’ Struggles

Undocumented University of California, Los Angeles students share their struggles to help advance the DREAM Act.

April 1, 2009

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State Legislatures Cautiously Consider In-state Rates for Undocumented Students

Maryland lawmakers take cues from California legal battles to craft a tuition policy for undocumented immigrants.

April 1, 2009

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Immigrant Tuition Break Rejected by Arkansas Senate Panel

A Senate panel on Monday rejected a bill to grant the children of undocumented immigrants in-state tuition, a proposal that divided the head of Arkansas’ flagship university and the state’s higher education chief

March 24, 2009

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Market Endangers State-run Prepaid Tuition Plans

State-run trust funds for parents who want to pay off college tuition before their children enroll are running short on cash, and program officials worry they won’t be able to pay for students who are counting on the money.

March 11, 2009

Students

In Arkansas, Odds Great Against Immigrant In-state Tuition Bill

When Joyce Elliott pushed for extending in-state tuition to the children of undocumented immigrants four years ago, she had a lot of factors on her side.

March 9, 2009

Community Colleges

Online Programs See Uptick in Enrollment, Despite Economy

After comparing local college tuition rates, New Jersey resident Shaheed Morris decided that Mercer County Community College (MCCC) was the most affordable choice. But Morris, who recently enrolled in an online communications course, says distance learning is not one-size-fits-all.

March 5, 2009

Faculty & Staff

Saving Lives in the Academy and Operating Room

First Hispanic to head the University of Texas System plans to tackle financial problems and challenge Top 10 admission rule, while still performing surgeries.

March 4, 2009

Students

Southern’s Chancellor Faces Questions From Students About Budget Cuts

Dr. Kofi Lomotey, chancellor of Southern University, faced tough questions from students concerning funding, fees and the university’s future.

February 23, 2009

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South Carolina State President: With Changes, Diversity and Revenue Will Increase

The head of South Carolina State University says he plans to market the historically black school to students of all races as a way to increase enrollment in tight budget times.

February 18, 2009

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South Carolina Law Targets Illegal Immigrants Going to School

Dayana Rodrigues graduated in the top 5 percent of her high school class in 2007 and completed nursing prerequisites at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

February 18, 2009

Community Colleges

It’s a Woman’s World (at least at these colleges)

The six women’s colleges in Massachusetts continue to innovate academically and financially to appeal to college-bound women.

February 18, 2009