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New Challenges Arise for Minorities in 2010 census

What seems like a simple question — How many Hispanics are living in the United States? — has become surprisingly complex as the 2010 census approaches.

March 17, 2009

HBCUs

Earmarks Helpful for Minority-serving Institutions Struggling In Tough Economy

With Congress completing work on a $410 billion omnibus spending bill, minority-serving institutions can point to some tangible funding gains in the first months of 2009 with the possibility of more gains ahead.

March 12, 2009

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The Stimulus Package: Winners Large and Small

As the dust clears on the newly enacted economic stimulus package, it’s clear there are some big winners, some smaller winners and only a few left out in the cold under the compromise legislation totaling $789 billion.

March 4, 2009

Students

Obama’s Education Budget Seeks To Restructure Pell Grant

With a goal to expand financial aid and college access, the Obama administration unveiled a 2010 education budget plan Thursday that virtually guarantees future Pell Grant increases while creating a major new initiative on college completion.

February 26, 2009

Latinx

Budget Bill Seeks Immediate Education Increases

Last fall, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate decided not to fight with the Bush White House over education spending for fiscal 2009, which began last Oct. 1.

February 24, 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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Organization to offer students and parents advice on entering medical field

A New-York based organization will offer guidance to high school students interested in pursing a medical career. Students of Medicine is holding a free seminar Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for parents and students that will provide an overview of how to enter the medical field. The seminar is part of […]

February 22, 2009

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Aid to Students May Prove Short-lived

Although the latest economic stimulus package helps needy college students, this increased financial assistance may be temporary.

February 18, 2009

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Education Funding: Students Win Big in House and Senate Stimulus Bills

The stimulus plan emerging in Washington could offer an unprecedented, multibillion-dollar boost in financial help for college students trying to pursue a degree while they ride out the recession.

February 9, 2009

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Stimulus: Congress To Wrangle Over Senate Education Cuts

The U.S. Senate compromise bill cut $3.5 billion for work on higher education facilities, according to a breakdown of the Senate compromise stimulus bill released late Friday evening by Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb.

February 8, 2009

Community Colleges

Job Training Issues To Get Greater Visibility

Community colleges seek funding and policy changes to job training law to better meet evolving needs of the American work force.

January 21, 2009

Students

Tribal Colleges’ Top Priority for Obama: ‘Full and Forward Funding’

As enrollment at tribal colleges spikes, American Indians are hoping the Obama administration will make good on campaign promises to increase funding.

January 11, 2009