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The Liberal Arts Embrace STEM

Now a report by the Education Advisory Board, Reclaiming the Value of Liberal Arts for the 21st Century, urges colleges to forge stronger connections between liberal arts majors and professional disciplines. According to Education Dive, it even recommends that liberal arts opportunities and successes be more effectively marketed.

Degree From a For-Profit? I’ll Pass, Employers Say

Not according to this article about a study from the American Economic Association. According to Education Dive, the study results indicate a “clear distrust of the quality of for-profit education. In many cases, the AEA notes, job applicants with an associate degree from a for-profit college were no better off in the job search than applicants with no college experience at all.”

Gifted Education Is Rigged

It isn't enough to be a well-educated parent or high-income. You can have several Ph.D.'s and earn six figures, but what counts is knowing how to work the system, being motivated enough for your children's sake to persist in working it, and having the means to do so.

Ashley Stewart Leadership Scholarship to Award $10K to Aggie

Ashley Stewart, the fashion brand that provides professional and fun clothing designed for full-figured women, has established the Ashley Stewart Leadership Scholarship in partnership with North Carolina A&T State University. Ten thousand dollars will be awarded a female student in the business and economics disciplines attending the nation’s largest historically black college. The recipient will be announced this fall.

The 5 Best Hashtags for Black Entrepreneurs

Some of the smartest moves black entrepreneurs can make is to follow, interact with, and tag your online posts with the right social media hashtags. If you're a black entrepreneur hoping to grow your business venture, these are the best hashtags you should be using: 

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