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Q&A: UNCF's Ed Smith-Lewis on the UNITE Convening and HBCU Transformation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For generations, HBCUs have been creating opportunities despite systemic underfunding and external pressures. UNCF recognized that these institutions need more than just emergency support or short-term grants. HBCUs have always been innovating for generations. When I say we co-created this with the institutions, we truly did.

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Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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from the Young Doctors DC Class of 2026, proudly stands beside his supportive mother, Christine St. The idea for Young Doctors had been marinating in his head for years before he finally received a startup grant from the D.C. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education. A Southeast D.C.

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President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

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However, among several requests for flat or even decreased funding in the education arena, we are pleased to see that the President’s budget includes an increase of $20 million for the Federal TRIO Programs in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which would fund TRIO during Program Year 2025-2026. Department of Education here.)

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GOP Student Aid Overhaul Draws Criticism from Advocates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Among the most significant proposals is a change to Pell Grant eligibility requirements. Students would need to take 30 credit hours per academic yearapproximately 15 hours per semesterto receive the full grant, up from the current 12-hour requirement.

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs 

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Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years. this summer.

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