Columbia University Starts Scholarship Program for Displaced Students
The scholarship available to 30 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees will cover tuition, housing and living assistance.
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7 US Cities Receive Grant to Tackle Food, Housing Insecurity Among Students
Seven cities will receive the grant and technical assistance to design plans that can make college experience seamless for students in need.
Cory Booker Proposes Multi Billion Dollar Investment in HBCUs, MSIs
Booker’s education plan proposes to invest in STEM Education, improving recruitment, retention rates and infrastructure at HBCUs and MSIs.
Student Borrowers Believe in Misconceptions about Loans
The Student Loan Hero survey found that student borrowers have many misconceptions related to loan deferring, repayment and interest rate.
Senate Leaders Resolve HBCU Funding Bill Deadlock
A group of Senators introduced a bipartisan amendment to the House-passed FUTURE Act to reauthorize funding for HBCUs and MSIs.
Harvard Graduate Students Go on Indefinite Strike
Graduate students have been demanding a fair labor contract along with professional development, health and family-friendly benefits.
Student Loan Borrowers Demand Policy Changes [Survey]
Most of the borrowers want an expansion of student loan forgiveness, subsidized tuition for low-income households and tax sops to companies that offer student loan repayment programs.
Share of High Income Students Borrowing for College Doubles
The American Enterprise Institute report found that the share of high-income students borrowing has doubled between 1996-2016.
Court Upholds University of Missouri Gun Ban
The court said that the ban on carrying concealed guns was imposed in order to prevent any incident of violence and ensure the safety of its community members.
Bernie Sanders Promises Funding to Strengthen HBCUs
Sanders released his education plan for HBCUs and MSIs calling for increased funding in various sectors to support and strengthen them.