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The White House ‘Beating the Odds’ Summit

Co-sponsored by the I Have A Dream Foundation, among other college access programs, the event brought together students from communities across the U.S. who have overcome seemingly daunting odds to enroll in college---such as poverty, homelessness, immigration status, and learning disability.

Help That Can Make a Big Difference (If You Know About It)

Although this form of institutional aid has been shown to help retain students and get them over the graduation threshold, there is room for improvement in the way the aid is administered, according to a report released last week.

Civil Rights Group Boosts Efforts to Help LGBTQ Students at HBCUs

NBJC launched its Historically Black College and University LGBTQ-Equality Initiative in 2010 to improve the overall capacity for HBCUs to provide their students and community—especially the Black LGBTQ populace—with a 21st century education in a secure, welcoming and affirming environment. As of June 1, NBJC appointed a full-time program manager for its HBCU Initiative to lead outreach efforts.

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