Higher Education
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Do full-ride scholarships really increase college diversity?
The cost of going to college can be a deal-breaker. Even with Pell grants, scholarships, and some student loans, the overwhelming ticket price of ... -
Diverse Conversations: Supporting LBGTQ College Students
Many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning (LGBTQ) students go through a period where they struggle to fit in or feel alienated by their ... -
Should we abolish educator tenure?
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest ... -
Report: Higher education not translating to lower unemployment
Globally, there is an uneven balance between proficient workers and the amount of available jobs matching their skill level and expectations, according to the ... -
Some HBCUs struggling with NCAA academic requirement
A new NCAA requirement that governs if a college or university’s athletic teams will have the ability to compete in the postseason is hitting some ... -
What can be done to improve the success of black male students?
Did you know that a black male is more likely than any other group to be placed in special education classes, with 80 percent ... -
Why Are Girls Surpassing Boys in College Achievement?
By Matthew Lynch Nationally, over 57 percent of college attendees are female when public and private school stats are combined. Females have been consistently ... -
How much trouble are HBCUs really in?
According to essence.com, the plight of HBCUs is quite serious. From finance issues to declining graduation rates, some of the latest stats regarding how ... -
Diverse Conversations: Alternate Pathways to the College Presidency
In the past, college presidents from other schools and college vice presidents have most often ascended the ranks to fill empty presidential seats. While ... -
Queering Campuses Prompts Reflection, Reform for Universities
Note: The following guest post comes to us courtesy of Jacob Bell, a junior at the University of Maryland pursuing a dual degree in ...
