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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino students are making pragmatic financial choices to pay for their education, and institutions are increasingly responding with tailored support, according to a comprehensive new report released today by Excelencia in Education. Santiago, CEO, and Sarita E. The report also examines differences in aid receipt by institution type.

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Making Equity a Priority

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Additionally, Curry has secured millions of dollars for student success initiatives. In 2005 — long before Curry took the helm — the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges revoked the school’s accreditation because of financial instability. He says he also wants to build a 24-hour urgent care facility on campus.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

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Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. We are an affordable institution.

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Panel Dives into Social Mobility

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With student debt spiraling out of control, people are increasingly interested in examining whether the tuition really pays off in terms of economic benefits. Paul Glastris, the editor-in-chief of Washington Monthly , which introduced a ranking of colleges by social mobility in 2005, said that the new emphasis was really back to basics.

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Howard Earns $90 Million DoD Contract, a First for an HBCU

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Not only does it signify progress in getting more federal resources, but it also offers new opportunities for students to get involved in STEM programming and gain work experience in the field.” HBCUs contain huge talent that today is not accessible to us,” she said. Victoria Colman, Chief Scientist of the Air Force. Dr. Wayne A.

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The Faculty Resource Network of New York University

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Lastly, I would urge that the human component of the FRN comprised of leadership and a staff that is responsive to all requests, aims to address all issues whether they involve housing, dining, technology or library access.

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Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps

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Founded in 2005, KPromise gives graduates of the Kalamazoo Public School District scholarships that pay for up to 100% of tuition and fees at any public college or university in Michigan and to 15 private schools. Students of all backgrounds were more likely to enroll, perform well, and persist in college. Byrd and his co-authors, Drs.