Congressional Black Caucus Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the Higher Education Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G. K. Butterfield released the following statement recognizing the 50th anniversary of...
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High AP Exam Scores Will Guarantee College Credit at Illinois’ Public Higher Ed Institutions
ISBE applauds Northern Illinois University for awarding credit retroactively to AP students before new law takes effect in 2016-17 SPRINGFIELD,...
School Security and Standards Task Force Holding Public Hearings Across State
Public feedback will help guide the task force’s recommendations for minimum school security standards SPRINGFIELD, IL – The School...
Tom Joyner Foundation Announces Full Ride Scholarship Program for Graduating High School Seniors; Now Accepting Applications
One student will win a scholarship to cover all expenses as an HBCU of their choice, joining an impressive group...
2015 Report Card Released With New Features to Better Reflect School Climate and Student Progress
Changes underway to report the first Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) scores SPRINGFIELD,...
Breaking Silence: Pierce College Students on Depression
From: New America Media On Wednesday, over 100 students at Pierce College in Los Angeles gathered for a NAM forum...
ISBE celebrates the Year of the Volunteer
Effingham volunteer recognized at October Board meeting SPRINGFIELD, IL – Kim Varner was honored by the State Board of...
University of Chicago Students and Adjuncts Demand Union Rights and a Living Wage
At the University of Chicago, a coalition of undergraduates, graduate students, and adjunct professors demand union rights and a living...
6 Amazing Scholarships for Women in 2015 – There’s Still Time Left to Apply
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Billions of dollars in scholarships have already been given away this year to students who need financial...
Staples Partners With HBCUCONNECT.COM to Present Job Opportunities to Students and Graduates of Black Colleges and Universities
Columbus, OH (BlackNews.com) -- Will Moss, founder of HBCUConnect.com, the largest portal and career site targeting the community of students,...
