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March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
New online program at Morehouse offers path to degree for Black men with some credits

Prioritizing flexibility and affordability, a new online undergraduate program from Morehouse College seeks to broaden higher education access for the millions of Black men who have some college credit but no degree.

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February 19, 2021February 19, 2021
Medical schools report increase in applications from Black, Latinx students

The nation’s medical schools not only have received a record number of applications this year but also have seen an increase in candidates from groups typically underrepresented in medicine.

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February 12, 2021February 12, 2021
Students from Black, Latinx communities disproportionately selected for FAFSA verification

A new analysis shows that students in majority-Black and Latinx neighborhoods are asked to verify the accuracy of information submitted in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid far more often than students in majority-white communities.

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January 8, 2021January 8, 2021
President DeGioia, leaders across higher education, condemn Capitol riots

While higher education stakeholders in every corner of the nation condemned the riots, the violence, racism, and security lapses on display struck an especially deep nerve at Washington, D.C.-based universities and those that serve many students of color.

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November 13, 2020November 13, 2020
HBCU president: Invest in Black colleges pursuing top research status

Of the 131 U.S. institutions classified as top research universities, none are historically Black schools. The COVID-19 pandemic is showing us why that needs to change, writes Morgan State University President David Wilson.

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October 30, 2020October 30, 2020
A vision for higher ed’s role in reversing structural racism

Amid racial unrest and a global health pandemic, higher education leaders are highlighting opportunities to undo structural racism in academia and increase support for Black students.

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October 9, 2020October 9, 2020
Common App drops disciplinary history question, pointing to racial disparities

The Common Application is removing a question about applicants’ high school disciplinary history, saying it is “inconsistent and inequitable and disproportionately impacting low-income and students of color.”

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October 2, 2020October 2, 2020
Competing demands weigh heavily on student parents during pandemic

Layering college on top of family responsibilities, virtual learning, and the stress of a pandemic, student parents are struggling to stay afloat as they care for themselves and those at home.

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October 2, 2020October 2, 2020
HBCUs drawing on creativity, community during COVID-19 crisis

Historically Black colleges and universities are used to making the most of limited resources—a mindset that is helping the institutions support students during challenging times.

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September 25, 2020September 25, 2020
‘Alarming’ nationwide exodus of low-income college students, students of color

Early fall enrollment numbers show the pandemic’s disproportionate toll on low-income families and communities of color, sparking concern about the long-term implications for access and equity in higher education.

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September 11, 2020September 11, 2020
Bloomberg pledges $100 million to historically Black medical schools

The billionaire’s gift will provide grants to approximately 800 students, in hopes of reducing their debt, increasing the number of Black doctors, and mitigating health disparities that limit economic opportunity in Black communities.

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September 11, 2020September 11, 2020
Georgetown honors legacy, leadership of basketball coach John Thompson Jr.

The trailblazing former men’s basketball coach died on August 30, having earned both an NCAA championship and widespread admiration for his unwavering commitment to student-athletes, civil rights, and educational opportunity.

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