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Georgia State University Creates Program for Black Women in Tech

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Georgia State University (GSU) is creating a program to help Black women majoring in computer science and information systems. Mack Robinson College of Business, created the program with a $500,000 grant from the Reboot Representation Tech Coalition. So far, nearly 100 students are RISE in Computing scholars. are Black women.

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Nearly $19M in Grants Awarded to 12 Colleges to Address Teacher Shortage

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Despite more than half of public school students being students of color, only 25% of educators were teachers of color in 2018, according to the department. The Department of Education (ED) announced Wednesday that colleges and universities across the U.S. can soon expect funds through the Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program.

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Ripon College Offers Free Tuition to Wisconsin Residents

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Students whose families fall above that threshold will be guaranteed tuition costs no higher than those at the state's flagship university. A small college in Wisconsin with a shrinking enrollment and a modest endowment has unveiled a plan to offer some in-state students free tuition. Folse said in a press release.

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California’s Revised Budget Plan Slashes Financial Aid Funding

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Gavin Newsom released his revised state budget proposal for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The state is struggling with a $27 billion deficit, which is projected to reach $28 billion next year. Since the program was fully implemented in the 2018-2019 academic year, both allocated funding and participation have surged.

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Maine Community Colleges Receive $76M Donation for Workforce Training Programs

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million investment in the state's community college system. The system plans to use these funds to invest in the state's workforce training programs, which are expected to help approximately 70,500 students through 2029. million in short-term programs in 2018 and another $15.5 A Maine-based nonprofit made a $75.5

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Maine Liberal Arts College Expands Financial Aid for Middle-Income Families

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Colby College is made up of 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. The college comprises 18% first-generation students and 16% Pell Grant recipients. Most only require that students fill out the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a state aid application and an application to the college.

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Cherokee Nation Medical School to Graduate First Class

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Oklahoma State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is the only medical school located within a reservation and in partnership with a Native American tribe. Oklahoma State University (OSU) is set to graduate the first class of medical students trained in partnership with a Native American tribe.

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