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AERA Names Dr. Tabbye Chavous as New Executive Director

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Chavous will become its new executive director, effective August 11, 2025, replacing Dr. Felice J. The leadership change comes at a critical moment for educational research in the United States, with the organization citing "challenges" and "threats" to scholarship and knowledge production.

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MCT Foundation Names Three Graduate Scholars to Study Student Mental Health Across Diverse Institutions

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Terrell Educational Foundation has selected three master's students from diverse institutions across the United States for its 2024-2025 MCT Araceli Negrete Scholars program, with a focus on investigating student mental wellness in today's challenging environment. The scholars will present their preliminary findings in spring 2025.

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Over 100 Organizations Urge Congress to Reverse Federal Education Grant Cancellations

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Students who are only months away from becoming fully licensed teachers have suddenly lost scholarships and paid internships that made their career path possible. What makes the situation particularly problematic is the timing of these cancellations, which occurred in the middle of the academic year.

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Federal Funding Cuts Devastate Academic Public Health Programs

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Federal funding disruptions in 2025 have destabilized the foundation of academic public health across the United States, resulting in thousands of job losses, halted critical research programs, and billions in projected economic losses, according to a new report released by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

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Florida Dreamers Seek Tuition Relief as Legislative Session Extends

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The advocacy comes in response to the legislature's earlier repeal of the in-state tuition waiver for undocumented students, which is set to take effect July 1, 2025. has provided more than 11,000 college scholarships to undocumented students attending nearly 80 partner colleges across 20 states and Washington, D.C. TheDream.US

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French Open Champion Coco Gauff Continues Legacy of Giving with Historic $100K UNCF Scholarship

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The newly established Coco Gauff Scholarship Program will be administered by UNCF, with scholarships awarded to eligible students beginning in May. Students interested in applying should note that the application deadline is July 1, 2025, with complete details and application information available at UNCF.org/scholarships.

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Community College Student Leaders Selected for Prestigious DREAM Scholars Program

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Eight community college students from across the globe have been named 2025 DREAM Scholars by Achieving the Dream (ATD), marking a diverse cohort that Dr. Karen A. Each scholar will receive a scholarship to support their continued education or personal development. Dr. Karen A.