The Energy Department announces 41 awards for research opportunities. The U.S. Department of Energy announced that 37 institutions would receive awards to support the education of underrepresented groups…
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Commerce, Labor, Education Forge New Partnership
Collaboration is intended to strengthen the flow between education and stable careers. The Department of Education announced the launch of the Unlocking Career Success initiative, a partnership between…
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$30 Million Awarded to Minority Serving STEM Education
Energy Department issues grants supporting the partnership program. The U.S. Department of Energy announced $30 million in grants to support Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) in South Carolina, Tennessee,…
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Supreme Court Hears Affirmative Action Arguments
Justices question the necessity of ensuring diversity in college admissions. The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in cases filed against Harvard University and the University of North…
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Supreme Court Hears First Cases of the New Term
Cases to be heard include voting rights and college admissions policies base on race. The Supreme Court’s new term began on Monday when Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson…
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Senator Introduces “Make the Universities Pay Act”
Proposes 50% of student loan defaults to fall on college. Senator Josh Hawley proposed new legislation on Wednesday called “Make the Universities Pay Act” that intends to hold…
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DOE Announces $70 Million for Earth System Model
Seven projects researching the development of earth model simulation program. The Department of Energy announced that they have awarded seven projects $70 million in funding to accelerate the…
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DOE Funds National Laboratories’ Green Energy Research
$540 million is allocated for 54 universities and 11 National Laboratories. The Department of Energy announced last week that they will be awarding $540 million to 54 universities…
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Federal Court Rules Video Room Scan Requirement Illegal
University violates Fourth Amendment with anti-cheating practice. District Judge J. Philip Calabrese ruled this week that requiring students to use a webcam before taking a test is a…
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$2 Million for Hypersonic Development Announced
Defense Department awards applied research funding to four universities. Last week, the Department of Defense announced the awarding of four applied research awards to four universities. They will…
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