Education

President Joe Biden said that while a college degree was still a ticket to a better life, that ticket is often too expensive, as he…
/ February 22, 2024
University of Texas -- DEI ban
Texas’ DEI ban has led to some significant changes across college campuses, especially at the University of Texas at Austin.
/ February 21, 2024
Colleges have had to deal with efforts to end DEI on campus. But making good on equity’s promise to Black women is a win for our country.
/ February 20, 2024
FAFSA student aid audit thegrio.com
The financial aid decisions that usually go out with acceptance letters are being delayed because of a later-than-expected rollout of a revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid form.
/ February 20, 2024
At the University of Texas, the Multicultural Center and affiliated student groups were shut down after a state ban on DEI took effect.
/ February 18, 2024
Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga seeks to block a scholarship for LGBTQ+ students, drawing backlash from human rights groups.
/ February 18, 2024
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, theGrio.com
Democratic lawmakers are pushing a package of bills to expand resources, including funding and nutrition, for college students.
/ February 17, 2024