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What Dr. Ibram Kendi’s Appointment to Howard Means for HBCUs—and Black Scholarship

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In sharing the news of his appointment, the 2005 alumnus of Florida A&M University (FAMU) described his move as "the most fulfilling career choice I have ever made." Watching her accomplish her goals, watching her joy," declared Kendi, "is one of the ultimate joys of my life." He added, "I can't wait to get started." That is the work.

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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

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There has clearly been some progress, but the need to expand access to opportunity remains," noted Santiago in the report's foreword, referencing Excelencia's initial study on Latino financial aid patterns from 2005. The report also examines differences in aid receipt by institution type.

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Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps

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Founded in 2005, KPromise gives graduates of the Kalamazoo Public School District scholarships that pay for up to 100% of tuition and fees at any public college or university in Michigan and to 15 private schools. The study found that KPromise has many benefits.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

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Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education.

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

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Popular Links About COE about TRIO PRograms about our president the pell institute press releases about our president emeritus From the Pell Institute Click to view the page: Reflections on Connecting Research and Practice in College Access and Success Programs Reflections on Connecting Research and Practice in College Access and Success Programs Click (..)

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UMass Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Paul Wolff, Who Bridged Philosophy and African American Studies, Dies at 91

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Robert Paul Wolff Born December 27, 1933, Wolff dedicated his life to scholarship, teaching, and advocacy. His memoir, Autobiography of an Ex-White Man: Learning a New Master Narrative for America , published in 2005, chronicled his transformative journey and intellectual evolution while teaching in the W.E.B.

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A Call to Action: Higher Education Must Implement Culturally Responsive Mental Health Practices

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Mental health is synonymous with psychological wellness, a multidimensional construct involving satisfaction and balance among mind, body, and spirit (Myers & Sweeney, 2005). News survey revealed that 70% of 3,649 students struggled with mental health since starting college.