Report: AP Courses Not Available for Black Students
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The vast majority of 2011 Black high school graduates who could have excelled in an AP course never enrolled in one because they were either “left out” or went to a school that didn’t offer the college prep courses, the College... in News
Commentary: On Roland Martin – Twitter is Not Your Friend
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By now, everyone has heard that CNN has suspended Roland Martin from his very high-profile position as a political analyst for the news network seen around the world. in News
Commentary: The Complex Simplicity of Black Male Success in College
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When I read through the key findings of the study, I was struck by the simplicity of the reasons these Black men offered as to why they have succeeded in college. in News
University of North Dakota Will Use Fighting Sioux Nickname
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The University of North Dakota will resume using its contentious Fighting Sioux nickname despite threats from the NCAA, the school’s president said Wednesday, marking the latest twist in a years-long fight about a name that some consider... in News
Policy Forum: Research Necessary to Explain Dual Enrollment’s Full Impact Among Low-Income Students
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While high school/college course enrollment programs lead to higher GPAs for some students, more research should develop a stronger link between the programs and post-secondary success, panelists asserted at a Washington forum. in News
Johnson C. Smith University Embraces Foster Youth
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Under Dr. Ronald Carter’s leadership, Johnson C. Smith University wants to be a family and community for young adults coming out of foster care. in News
Emanuel Announces City Colleges of Chicago Workforce Training Initiative
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City Colleges of Chicago’s new “College to Careers” program will create partnerships with local corporations and organizations to prepare city residents for jobs in high-growth industries. in News
HBCU Television Network Eyes March Launch
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For longtime cable television executive Curtis Symonds, launching the HBCU Network as a cable television channel represents the pinnacle of a lifelong association with historically Black institutions. in News
Hispanic Education Highlighted at Twitter Town Hall Meeting
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During a Twitter Town Hall hosted by Education Secretary Arne Duncan, more than 400 tweeted questions and received answers related to Hispanic education. in News
Speaking Freely: Cornel West Takes Aim and Fires
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Whether the target is the Obama administration or a colleague in the civil rights movement, Dr. Cornel West pulls no punches when it comes to his advocacy. in News
SUNO Reaches 94 Percent of Pre-Katrina Enrollment
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SUNO president Victor Ukpolo said he credits aggressive recruitment efforts and good relations with local high schools for the school's continued growth. in News
Emerging Scholars: Visionary Thinker – Osagie Obasogie
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The tenth profile in a 12-part series on prominent young scholars is that of Dr. Osagie Obasogie, who is an associate professor of law at the University of California, Hastings. in News
Pepperdine Students Petition for Campus Recognition of LGBT Group
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Pepperdine University gay and lesbian students are petitioning the administration to reconsider its refusal to recognize their group as an official campus organization. in News
Leaders, Scholars Urged Not to Neglect Higher Education’s Social Goals
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Academic leaders must remember that their primary purpose is to produce thinkers, be of service to society and facilitate research that advances human understanding, says a keynote speaker at the AAC&U national meeting. in News
Mississippi Universities Say Financial Aid Fund Running Short
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Recipients of state scholarships could see their aid packages trimmed unless the Mississippi Legislature puts more money into financial aid. in News
U.S. Ed Department Symposium Sheds Light on New Obama College Plan
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A U.S. Department of Education-led symposium on Monday sought to explore ways to scale up practices that have been shown to increase college completion. in News
Official: White House Path on College Affordability Not Fully Mapped Out
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Obama administration wants input from higher education community on college affordability policies, White House official tells members of independent college association. in News
ACLU Questions FAMU's Ban on Student Groups
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State ACLU executive director Howard Simon says the move violates students’ First Amendment rights. in News
Seeking College Success: The Harlem Educational Activities Fund
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HEAF serves high-potential, under-resourced public school students in New York City, particularly Harlem, Washington Heights and the Bronx. in News
Conference: Troubled Youth Need New Intervention Strategies
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Issues facing troubled youth have become so severe that new and bold paradigms are needed to address them, presenters at Jackson State University’s Mississippi Child Welfare Institute conference told social work practitioners last week. in News
