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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These 46 certified institutions represent less than 1% of all colleges and universities but enroll 17% and graduate 19% of all Latino students nationwide. Other institutions, like Metropolitan State University of Denver, created emergency retention funds to support students experiencing unexpected financial challenges.

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Michigan Awards Nearly $1M to Students Through FAFSA Completion Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Laurie Claybo, Wayne State University;Lukas Gojcaj, student winner;Lamya Robinson, student winner, Cadie Benedict, student winner, Graceful Tompkins, student winner;Lt. Cadie Benedict, a $50,000 winner heading to Michigan State University, explained how the prize changed her educational trajectory. "MSU

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Michigan Awards Nearly $1M to Students Through FAFSA Completion Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Laurie Claybo, Wayne State University;Lukas Gojcaj, student winner;Lamya Robinson, student winner, Cadie Benedict, student winner, Graceful Tompkins, student winner;Lt. Cadie Benedict, a $50,000 winner heading to Michigan State University, explained how the prize changed her educational trajectory. "MSU

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Virginia Community Colleges End DEI Initiatives Following Federal Mandate

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the March 20 resolution, the directive impacts numerous operational areas including admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, financial aid, scholarships, administrative support, discipline, and graduation ceremonies.

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North Carolina A&T Receives $20M Gift from Anonymous Donor

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has received a $20 million gift from an anonymous donor. “We vice chancellor of University Advancement. We are deeply honored and grateful for this extraordinary gift,” said Kenneth E. A&T continues to thrive as a leading institution for higher learning and innovation.”

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VUU Webinar Discusses NSF Funding and STEM Research at HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Federal support, funding opportunities, and advice were the topics of discussion at a Virginia Union University (VUU) webinar about STEM research at Historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Moore listed numerous NSF scholarships and programs beneficial to HBCU research in fields including STEM, data science, and computing.

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A Scholar Who is ‘Extending the Hand as He Climbs’

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After studying aircraft mechanics, then working at the Los Angeles Zoo, he discovered the field of evolutionary marine biology while attending Portland State University (PSU). That’s how he first connected with The Ohio State University (OSU), where he first learned about evolutionary thinking, and decided to attend for his Ph.D.