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National HBCU Scholarship Program Seeks to Address Student Financial Hurdles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A national scholarship program for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is set to be launched. and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. and develop into advocates and champions for universal rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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UNCF Celebrates 80 Years

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The United Negro College Fund is celebrating its 80 years as the nation’s leading advocate for education equity and economic mobility. Today, UNCF counts more than 500,000 students it has helped get to and through college with scholarships, internships and fellowships. Dr. Michael L.

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Education Department Grant to Help Nevada Native American Students Prepare for College

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Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education will be used to prepare nearly 1,000 Native American students in Nevada for college and the workforce. Less than 1 percent of enrollees in the state’s public college and university system identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native.

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The Jesuit Subtext of Indiana Jones in Higher Education

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Also, one could argue that the character of Indiana Jones has ties to the Jesuit identity in higher education. They are known for their commitment to education and their emphasis on intellectual rigor and critical thinking. But his ties to the Jesuit identity in higher education make him even more interesting and complex.

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First Mexican-Born Woman in Space to Partnering with McDonald’s USA for HACER Education Tour

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman in space, will be partnering with McDonald’s USA to encourage Hispanic students to pursue higher education. She is a former McDonald’s crew member. Applications are open now through Feb. 6, 2023.

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Enhancing Understanding of Urban Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Smith Title: Associate Professor of Higher Education; Provost Faculty Fellow, University of Cincinnati Age: 39 Education: B.S., Miller, professor of higher education and public policy at the University of Arkansas, about Dr. Everrett A. Everrett A. psychology, Middle Tennessee State University; M.S.,

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Statewide Collaboration Results in Greater Financial Aid for Students

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Willis Scholarship Program, which launched at the start of the 2016-2017 academic year, provides scholarships to Connecticut students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. It exemplifies the powerful impact of collaboration between higher education institutions and organizations to support underserved students.