By Anthony L. Jenkings The decision handed down today by the Supreme Court undermines the importance of diversity in all its forms, as well as the role diversity has played in the intellectual advancements of our society and higher education. The Courtās ruling will have a range of short and long-term consequences, including a chilling
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Courtesy of Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) has announced plans to offer students financial assistance by forgiving debt for students with balances enrolled from Fall 2021 until Spring 2023. The announcement comes as the University works diligently to ensure students have financial relief. The funding allows the University to bring balances
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Ā Courtesy of Tougaloo College Tougaloo College will celebrate nearly two decades of scholarship and philanthropy through its annual star-studded event, the Two Rivers Black-Tie Gala. The event, now in its 18th year, benefits the institutionās student scholarship fund and celebrates the philanthropic contributions to the school. The night will also feature dynamic performances by several
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By Alexis Clark Former Tennessee State University graduates are paying it forward for the next generation of engineers. The TSU Engineering Alumni Association (TSUEAA) has awarded academicĀ scholarships toĀ 12 talented undergraduate and graduate students. TheĀ College of Engineering Alumni Scholarship Endowment (ASE) is twofold, the investment not only relieves a financial burden, but also ensures that current
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Courtesy of Lincoln University of Missouri Lincoln University of MissouriĀ has been awarded $10 million in funding to help address the substantial workforce shortages in food, agriculture, and natural resources sectors projected for the near future. Supported by the National Institute of Food and Agricultureās (NIFA) āFrom Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse
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Courtesy of Fayetteville State University Fayetteville State University recently received a five-year grant totaling $423,487 from NASA’sĀ Office of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Engagementās (OSTEM)Ā Minority University Research and Education ProjectĀ (MUREP) to conduct free, two-week, residential summer camps aimed at preparing high school students ā especially under-represented/underserved students ā for success in college STEM degree programs
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