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Casting a Wider Net
After criticism from some black college leaders, the legislation for Obama's free community college proposal includes a new grant program aimed at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions.
'In the Face of Inequality'
Author discusses new book about how historically black colleges have responded to discrimination, economic challenges and more.
Nursing a Grudge
Professional association's effort to maintain control over an accreditor of nursing programs threatens the agency's future, and the fate of thousands of students.
Show, Not Tell
A new graduate school of education will be competency-based. As demand for teachers increases and alternative preparation programs spread, this school hopes to stand out to the best aspiring educators.
Sugar Out, Diet In
U of California at San Francisco is about to ban sale of sugary beverages on campus. Will the policy make a difference? Will other colleges follow?
Pipeline for Hispanic Doctors
The country's only LCME accredited for-profit medical school is working to increase the number of bilingual and multicultural physicians in the U.S.
Running Out of Time
Many teams at historically black colleges and universities struggle to reach academic progress rate required by NCAA. Next year, the challenge will be even larger.
CAEPed Crusader Ousted
Without explanation, accreditor of teacher training programs forces out its founding leader amid criticism from colleges and unions.