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FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List

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The most significant updates to the process include a temporary pause in manual identity document submission through IDVerification@ed.gov… More FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List The post FSA Revamps Identity Verification Process, Expands Accepted Document List first appeared on College Aid Services.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

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The summit was framed by the Southern Education Foundation's " Miles to Go" report, which documents persistent opportunity gaps facing Black students nationwide. Lucas, President and CEO of Virginia Union University, who emphasized VUU's commitment to spearheading innovative solutions for institutions and students.

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Report Documents Accountability, Culture in Northwestern Athletics

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Many of the student-athletes who participated in a recent review of athletics accountability and culture expressed appreciation for the resources made available to them at Northwestern University, according to a university report by law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP.

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Miami Dade College: A Hispanic Serving Institution Documenting “Servingness” through Community Engagement

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In today's rapidly evolving world, the role of colleges and universities extends beyond the traditional boundaries of teaching and research. They are increasingly recognizing the importance of community engagement in fostering civic responsibility, addressing societal challenges, and enriching the educational experience for students.

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Report: Housing Crisis Threatens Student Parents' College Dreams

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The report documents how housing instability can lead to delays in speech and motor skills, emotional and behavioral issues, and educational setbacks. In the D.C. area alone, where housing costs are 69% higher than the national average, 13 Scholars needed emergency funding just to cover rent or mortgage payments in the current fiscal year.

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Report: California Community College Leadership Growing More Diverse But CEOs Face Shorter Tenures

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However, the report also documents significant progress in diversifying leadership: Black/African American CEOs now make up 17.3% He said that CEOs must navigate challenges including uncertain funding, enrollment declines, new legislative mandates, and heightened scrutiny over campus climate and student success metrics.

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Dr. Jerome Morris Elected Next AERA President, Continuing Legacy of Black Leadership

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Morris's scholarly contributions include his latest book, Central City's Joy and Pain: Solidarity, Survival, and Soul in a Birmingham Housing Project , which combines historical analysis with memoir to document residents' efforts to sustain their community despite housing and educational inequities.