Tag Archives: HBCUs

Collaboration on Display in Three States: Bus Tour Day Six

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Columbia: Rural educators teaching with technology Rural educators face a challenge of isolation. Miles away from their peers, collaboration and training can often be difficult. Technology is helping bridge this geographic divide, and was the focus of our first Education … Continue reading →

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Closing the Morrill Act Gap

Posted on July 10, 2012 by John Wilson

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Morrill Act, a law that set a foundation for our nation’s public university system by establishing the first set of land-grant universities. And while some of America’s greatest institutions of higher education … Continue reading →

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Duncan Talks College Affordability in South Carolina

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

“If college is unaffordable, then it will become unattainable,” Secretary Arne Duncan tweeted while in South Carolina last Friday during a one-day, three-city visit that focused on innovative education reform and keeping college affordable for America’s families. Duncan began the … Continue reading →

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ED’s Wilson Discusses Importance of Historically Black Colleges & Universities

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Ed. Note: This post is the first in a series of blog posts that highlights leaders at the Department of Education. John Silvanus Wilson, Jr.’s heroes as a student were college presidents. As someone who places due importance on brain power, … Continue reading →

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