Comin’ From Where I’m From: Anthony Hamilton Receives Honorary Degree From Hometown HBCU
What an amazing honor for the hometown hero!
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Help Where and When You Need It — In Class
The pilot program seeks to address a dire statistic: “The graduation rate for black male students who complete their first term courses is nearly 10 times that of those who do not (50.6% vs. 5.4%),†Fullard writes in a summary of the program.
How I Did It: Lula Washington Continues Legacy of African-American Dance Internationally
Lula Washington, co-founder of Lula Washington Dance Theatre, spreads awareness and instruction on African-American contributions to dance worldwide.
Federal Student Loan Borrowers: Income-Driven Repayment Now Available to All
All borrowers with federal Direct student loans have access to a new repayment plan with monthly payments limited to 10% of their discretionary income. You can enroll regardless of when you borrowed. If you’re having trouble affording your monthly payments — or just want the assurance of payments based on your income — check out the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) plan and see if it’s right for you.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Step Down in December
White House confirms Education Secretary Arne Duncan will step down from his post in December.