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Dr. Kathy E. Johnson, University of New Orleans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Previously, she joined the IUPUI faculty in 1993 and ascended through the ranks as a department chair, dean and associate vice chancellor for undergraduate education, prior to her role as chief academic officer.

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Democratic Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Extend and Expand Lifetime Pell Grant Eligibility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing a bill to increase lifetime Pell Grant eligibility and expand Pell Grant eligibility to graduate programs. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) – would extend students’ lifetime Pell Grant eligibility from 12 to 16 semesters.

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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. Of the Latino students in U.S. The vast majority of these students are citizens of the U.S. (90%),

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to Launch Scholarship Program as Part of Federal Agriculture Career Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will be part of a federal initiative to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students in food and agriculture careers. The ability to afford tuition is a major factor impacting student enrollment, retention, and persistence to graduation.” Dr. Nina Lyon-Bennett As part of the U.S.

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Report Provides Frank Data on Black PhD Holders in STEM Fields

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Throughout the report, “Exploring the Educational Experiences of Black and Hispanic PhDs in STEM,” it is clear that Black, and to some extent Hispanic, students have very different experiences than their white and Asian counterparts. If you look at Black students who get STEM PhDs, so many of them start at HBCUs.

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The Impact of Virtual Care on College Students in Rural Communities

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College students in rural America need accessible mental health services now more than ever. How can rural-serving institutions (RSIs) of higher education close the mental health support gap? Of the higher education institutions located in low-employment counties, 83% are RSIs. Public four-year institutions. Availability.

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Tuition Discounts Offered as Merit Aid

College Planners of America

However, the drive to maximize revenue is tempered by another motive — the desire to enroll as many excellent students as possible to sustain or improve the college’s reputation. In effect, these colleges discount tuition to attract superior students who would be unlikely to attend their school otherwise.