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Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-Fla.) introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary to $60,000 and adjust inflation. Wilson, the chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, said the financial incentive supports ongoing state efforts to provide competitive wages for teachers and address the national teacher…

During the Moguls in the Making competition 60 students, grouped into teams of four from 15 HBCUs, will be asked to develop and pitch business ideas that promote economic mobility. Event fosters HBCU student entrepreneurship; empowerment. For the fifth year, Ally and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the largest organization exclusively representing the Black College…

Terrence Gee and family gift to help establish CAAAS postdoctoral fellowship Gee ’86, a member of the humanities advisory council as well as the Rice council of Trustees, and his wife, Terri, have long been advocates for the humanities at Rice. The Dr. Anthony B. Pinn Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to attract the greatest and…

Drawing on data from the National Center for Education Statistics from 1987 to 2020, the departments calculated the amount these institutions would have received if their state funding per student equaled that of 1862 institutions. Officials said the discrepancies in appropriated funding ranged from $172 million to $2.1 billion, creating significant financial disparities. Historically Black…

By: d-mars News Provider PR Newswire Less Than Half of Families Surveyed Trust School Tech Policies and Security Measures As parents send kids back to school, many face growing concerns around the safety of their children. While most parents (70%) believe they know enough to keep their families safe online, nearly a third do not…

By: d-mars.com News Provider NNPA, Stacy M. Brown A recent ruling by the high court now prohibits colleges from considering race during the admissions process, has sent ripples through the academic landscape. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have…

By: d-mars.com News Provider Rahya Kelley, a student at Olivet College, not only attends classes and participates in her cheerleading squad, but she also offers her hair styling services to Black students on campus. However, Kelley faces difficulties in obtaining the necessary hair care products for Black hair, as Olivet, Michigan, is located in a…

By: d-mars.com News Provider NNPA, Stacy M. Brown Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based nonprofit, filed a complaint, arguing that the practice unfairly favors predominantly white children of alums and discriminates against students of color. The challenge against legacy admissions has gained momentum since the conservative justices on the Supreme Court handed struck down affirmative…

By: d-mars.com News Provider StatePoint With one in four U.S. adults currently job seeking, it’s a competitive market, but experts say that finding your dream job is within reach if you use smart strategies. “A well-executed job search that combines powerful search tools and the right mindset will connect you with companies that value their…

Carnival Hosts Summer Camp Kids on Ship Tour, Educates Them on Cruise Jobs Carnival Cruise Line welcomed 20 Galveston budding marine leaders from Galveston for a special tour of Carnival Breeze and presentation on career opportunities in the cruise industry as students from the Maritime Careers Summer Camp sponsored by Texas A&M University and the…

By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…

By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP). “Texas Southern University is excited to embark upon this transformative partnership with Truist,” said President…

By: d-mars.com News Provider TSU Students in Texas Southern University’s Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry. This marks the third consecutive semester the entire FBLP cohort has…

Houston City Council approves agreement allowing Houston Airports to develop a 2-acre site into an aeronautical hub to be used by Texas Southern University Houston Airports continues to invest in aviation by supporting the next generation of aeronautical professionals with an innovative learning environment. On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Houston City Council gave final approval…

More than half of American families used scholarships to pay for college last year. From merit-based to artistic-focused, there are a variety of awards available. High school senior Grace Vaughn of Trinity, Florida, knows how to successfully secure a college scholarship. After winning the $10,000 dress grand prize in Duck brand’s Stuck at Prom Scholarship…