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September 24, 2021July 5, 2022
Book explores legacy of inequitable investment in Black colleges as advocates urge greater federal funding

A new book chronicles the policies and persistent underfunding that have shaped the trajectory of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities—and calls on the government to step up support.

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August 20, 2021August 20, 2021
Why state attainment goals may be slipping out of reach

Persistent racial disparities in college degree completion pose a significant threat to state attainment goals and local economies, further fueling states’ outreach to underrepresented students.

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February 26, 2021February 26, 2021
New book explores who’s responsible for students’ sense of belonging

For new students entering college, finding their way and achieving a sense of belonging can be an arduous process. A new book questions who should shoulder that responsibility.

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January 15, 2021January 15, 2021
Report offers closer look at representation within fields of study

Simply increasing diversity on campus is not enough to prevent persistent under- or over-representation of racial and ethnic groups in certain majors, according to a new report.

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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 23, 2020October 23, 2020
Colleges want faculty diversity. Black professors say they have a long way to go.

Colleges and universities are reaffirming their commitment to recruit and retain faculty of color during this time of racial justice and reckoning, but many professors and instructors from underrepresented communities remain unconvinced that they’ll see lasting progress and equitable opportunities.

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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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September 25, 2020September 25, 2020
Student mental health worsening amid COVID-19, experts warn

Recent research has shown that a growing number of students are struggling with mental health problems amid the coronavirus pandemic—and colleges are looking for new ways to support them.

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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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August 20, 2020August 20, 2020
Kamala Harris’s historic VP selection seen as a big win for HBCUs

Senator Kamala Harris is the first graduate of a historically Black college or university to be nominated for vice president by a major political party.

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August 14, 2020August 14, 2020
Analysis highlights gains in Latinx degree completion, lingering equity gaps

A new analysis from Excelencia in Education shows that Latinx degree completion has increased in the last decade but emphasizes that there is still a significant gap in educational attainment between Latinx adults and their white peers.

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