Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?
Jemele Hill, a writer at the Atlantic, argues yes. She says doing so could benefit the colleges and the communities around them.
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Trump And Universities In Fight Over Free Speech, Federal Research Funding
The president signed an executive order on Thursday conditioning research grants on "compliance with the First Amendment."
Facing Loss Of Accreditation Over Finances, Women's HBCU Raises Millions
Bennett College, a historically black women's college, could lose accreditation due to financial instability. President Phyllis Worthy Dawkins tells NPR's Michel Martin how the school raised millions.
Iowa College Becomes Battleground For Student Worker Unionization
Students with campus jobs at Grinnell College want to unionize, but the college is pushing back and asking the National Labor Relations Board to reconsider an Obama-era ruling allowing such unions.
On College Campuses, Making Overdose Medication Readily Available
College campuses are growing increasingly concerned about how to keep students safe amid a national opioid crisis. Some schools provide free and easy access to drugs that can reverse an overdose.
College Apologizes After Native American Students' Visit Is Sidelined By Police
During a student tour of Colorado State University, a parent said two students made her nervous, and police removed them from the group. Their mother says it's because of their appearance.
Food, Housing Insecurity May Be Keeping College Students From Graduating
A new survey finds that many students at universities and community colleges are struggling to pay for basic needs — and that's hampering their ability to learn and complete their degrees.
Education Dept. Considers Tougher Rules On Loan Forgiveness In Fraud Cases
Student loan borrowers defrauded by colleges may soon find it harder to have their debts forgiven.
What Tax Reform Could Mean For Education; DeVos Visits Hurricane-Hit Islands
The education world is watching the GOP tax proposals closely, in our weekly roundup.
Why Colleges Already Face Race-Related Challenges In Serving Future Students
By 2020 more than half of children in the U.S. will be part of an ethnic or racial minority. Colleges and universities are figuring out how to prepare for them.