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Over 100 Organizations Urge Congress to Reverse Federal Education Grant Cancellations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The affected programs specifically addressed critical shortage areas including science, mathematics, career and technical education, early childhood education, special education, and instruction for English language learners. There's a ripple effect that must be addressed now," said Dr. Kathlene Campbell, NCTR CEO.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

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They award 24% of all bachelor’s degrees received by African Americans in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Colleges and universities use endowments to support several priorities, such as scholarships, upgraded facilities and faculty hiring.

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Leading by Learning: How TRIO Powers Generational Change

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

TRIO programs not only support students but also invest in staff, cultivating leadership and scholarship among those who walk the same paths as our students. Dr. Sundiata Jangha - Starting from the Bottom: The Effects of Participation in Developmental Mathematics on College Outcomes in STEM Fields. What made it possible?

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Exposing Higher Ed's Hidden Access Barriers - Dr. Karina Salazar

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As a top student at her high school who excelled in AP courses, Salazar earned a full scholarship to the University of Arizona. Though she initially pursued STEM, based on her strong mathematics performance, she soon discovered her talent for writing and switched to journalism.

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ETS Rolls Out Scholarships for Students Demonstrating Excellence

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Testing and research giant ETS, is offering a number of scholarships for underrepresented students who demonstrate academic excellence. Green Scholarship; the Dr. Lillian M. Those selected will receive a full tuition-only need/merit scholarships for the 2023–2024 academic school year. The $20,000 Lenora M.

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VUU Webinar Discusses NSF Funding and STEM Research at HBCUs

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Moore listed numerous NSF scholarships and programs beneficial to HBCU research in fields including STEM, data science, and computing. Recent data projects that nearly four million additional people will be needed in 2030 for the science and engineering workforce to be representative of the U.S. population, Moore added.

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Howard Community College Receives $2.5M from Famed Couple

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million gift upon Howard Community College in support of programming and scholarships in its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) division. million gift upon Howard Community College to help support it science, technology, engineering, and mathematics division.