Tag Archives: higher education
Obama Signs Order Boosting HBCU Funding
Investment guarantees students access to low-cost federal loans
President Barack Obama signed the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, proposing…
By LaToya M. Smith
The Cutting Edge: Uncle Sam Gives Back to Students
Tax credits for textbook purchases expanded
Looks like Uncle Sam has a little treat for cash-strapped college students.
By Renita Burns
Gear Up For Post-Recession Success
This is the ideal time to upgrade skill sets and learn new industries
As companies work to rebuild their businesses with fresh ideas and forward-thinking personnel, career and…
By Denise A. Campbell Laidler
A Life Raft for Student Loan Borrowers
Task force recommendation could lessen repayment load
If you’re experiencing financial difficulty, student loan payments can feel like a weight on your…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Psychological Strategies Can Push Performance
A recruiting executive learns to better assess changing organizational dynamics
“In a vastly diverse, global, and multicultural marketplace where all other factors are becoming increasingly…
By Marcia A. Reed-Woodard
5 Credit Repair Tips for the Recent Grad
How to clean up the fallout of bad credit card use
You made it! The tassel has been moved to the other side of the cap…
By Renita Burns
Free and Low-Cost Resources to Help College Students Stay Afloat
Tuition is expensive, but living doesn�t have to be
There’s no question that college is one of the most memorable experiences in the transition…
By Renita Burns
Slash Your College Prep Expenses
How to cut the costs of pursuing higher education
Your college prep budget doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these quick tips…
By Renita Burns
Getting the Most Out of Your College Tour
Tap into a vital resource in choosing the right school
Here are one guidance counselor’s recommendations to assist students of color to choose schools that…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
More Black Females Graduating From HBCUs Than Black Males
Hispanic males enrolling at higher rates
Publicly funded historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) admitted, enrolled, and matriculated larger numbers of…
