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Redesigning universities to produce more equitable outcomes
Effective student success programs at Georgia State University, one of the largest minority-serving institutions, can work at other institutions, too.
Coursera partners with Howard U., expands diversity catalog
Coursera announced a new partnership with the historically Black university, along with workforce initiatives and more than 40 courses centered on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Google invests $1M in digital-skills training at Black universities
A $1 million program co-led by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund is designed to reach 20,000 students attending historically Black colleges and universities.
University presidents say schools must encourage student activism
Institutions of higher education have a responsibly to support students' demands for change, university presidents said in a recent webinar.
New Ellucian scholarships encourage university enrollment during the pandemic
As interest in higher education wanes, the software company Ellucian says it plans to offer students $10 million in scholarships by April 2021.
Howard U. receives $10M donation to fund STEM scholarships
The donation from Karsh Family Foundation will fund full scholarships and educational opportunities for students pursuing advanced degrees in STEM.
Virginia prepares 'Equity in Education' data competition
The commonwealth's annual "datathon" will center this year on improving the equality of educational outcomes for all students.
New technology allows visually impaired students to take tests online
Children with visual impairments will soon be able to access the MAP assessment online for the first time.
