What Is the White House’s HBCU Scholar Program?

The White House named its ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars, and it's the largest yet. Here's a rundown of the program and how to apply.

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August 10, 2023

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What Is a Land-Grant University?

These universities were first established in the 1800s to provide practical higher education to agricultural and industrial workers.

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by Evan Castillo

August 10, 2023

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University of California Admits Record Number of In-State Applicants, Led by Chicano/a, Latino/a Students

Over 88,000 first-year California students were admitted systemwide, with the largest group consisting of Chicano/a and Latino/a students.

by Margaret Attridge

August 10, 2023

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New Online MBA Program to Debut at South Carolina HBCU

Voorhees University, a private historically Black university in Denmark, South Carolina, will debut its master of business administration program in 2024.

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by Bennett Leckrone

August 9, 2023

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Virginia Tech Ends Legacy Admissions

Virginia Tech will no longer consider a student's family connections to the university when making an admissions decision, joining a growing push against legacy admissions.

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by Bennett Leckrone

August 9, 2023

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Alan Alda Center Takes Innovative Approach to Communicating Science

Stony Brook University's Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science employs improvisational acting techniques to help scientists improve their communication skills.

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by Mark J. Drozdowski, Ed.D.

August 8, 2023

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Dartmouth Admits to Favoring Donors in Admissions Decisions

Dartmouth College admitted to favoring applicants from wealthy families, but this confession should surprise no one.

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Federal Court Blocks Student Debt Forgiveness for Defrauded Borrowers

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Wake Forest Announces Early Action for First-Generation Admissions

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Anti-DEI Laws Threaten College Social Work Programs

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Vermont College Offers Juniors, Seniors $10K to Take Semester Off

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Department of Education Launches Nearly $100M in Grants for Underserved Students

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You Can Study Taylor Swift at These Colleges

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Report Finds Students at 1 in 3 Graduate Schools Can’t Pay Off Their Debt

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Ohio Community College Gets $2 Million to Help Students With Housing

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Beyoncé, Tiffany and Co. Announce Limited Collection Benefiting HBCUs

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University of Texas System, Coursera Team Up to Launch Microcredential Program

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UNC-Chapel Hill Bans Consideration of Race in Hiring, Admissions Essays

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Arizona State University Law School Will Allow Students to Use AI on Applications

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