Hispanic Community April 2011 Premium

New Report Confirms that Higher Education Benefits Students and Society

Sandra Baum, Jennifer Ma and Kathleen Payea of the College Board Advocacy & Policy Center released a document in September titled Education Pays 2010: The Benefits of Higher Education for Individuals and Society as part of the center’s Trends in Higher Education Series.

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Angela Provitera McGlynn

Hispanic Community May 2011 Premium

Excelencia Reports America’s Future Tied to Latino College Graduation Rates by <b> Angela Provitera McGlynn</b>

First, some background. President Obama set a goal in 2009 known as the American Graduation Initiative. It proposes that by the year 2020 America will lead the world again in higher education by increasing community college graduates and certificate completers. To reach this goal, the federal government has strengthened Pell Grants, simplified the application for financial aid and created competitive grants to improve and expand reforms that have been effective.

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Angela Provitera McGlynn

Hispanic Community December 2017

Higher Education Institution in Las Vegas Has Chance for Library Grant to Document Latino History

Officials say the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has a chance to get a $100,000 library grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to document Latino contributions to southern Nevada.

Hispanic Community December 2017

Bowdoin to Accept Some Hurricane-impacted Higher Education Students --On a Positive Note

Maine's Bowdoin College says it's going to open classrooms to a small number of students whose education has been disrupted in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The school also invited students to enroll in the spring semester, and will cover their tuition, room and board, books, winter clothing costs, and transportation to campus.

Hispanic Community October 2017

On a Positive Note--Girl Scouts of the USA Selects ALPFA to Engage Latinas Across America

The Girl Scouts of the USA launched a national partnership with the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) at its 54th National Convention.

Hispanic Community October 2017

Colgate-Palmolive Honors Hispanic Heritage Month with Annual Haz la U™ Educational Grant Program for Latino Students

In partnership with Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), Colgate-Palmolive is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with its annual Haz la U™ (Make the U ) educational grant program.

Hispanic Community September 2017

Top Story--Now Even Money Is Running Out in Storm-hit Puerto Rico

First, Hurricane Maria knocked out power and water to Puerto Rico. Then diesel fuel, gas and water became scarce. Now, it's money.

Hispanic Community September 2017

Mexico Tallying the Economic Cost of Big Earthquake

Mexican government officials are tallying up the economic losses of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that caused widespread damage in the capital, as the number of buildings considered in danger rose to 500.

Hispanic Community September 2017 Premium

WPUNJ Latinx Heritage Celebration to Feature Latino Edutainer and Motivational Speaking “Ernie G”

William Paterson University of New Jersey’s 10-day long Latinx Heritage Celebration will begin with motivational speaker and Latino edutainer “Ernie G.”

Hispanic Community September 2017

On a Positive Note--Communities In Schools Announces the All In For Texas Relief Fund to Support CIS Affiliates Serving 330,000 Students

Communities In Schools, (CIS) has announced the creation of the All In For Texas Relief Fund to support CIS affiliates who have suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Harvey.

Hispanic Community August 2017

Government Eases Student Loan Rules for Harvey Victims

The Education Department is easing financial aid rules and procedures for those affected by Harvey.

Hispanic Community August 2017

Cal State LA Receives $16.6 Million Grant to Address Dental Care Needs of Children in Los Angeles

California State University, Los Angeles has been awarded a $16.6 million grant from the California Department of Health Care Services to promote dental health among underserved populations in Los Angeles.