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P-20 Institute for African American Student Success Welcomes New Research Members
“Because when they achieve, EVERYONE WINS!” Our Mission: To enhance the achievement outcomes for African American students in education from preschool through graduate studies through advocacy, communications and research-based principles, with an emphasis on
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Keeping the Poor Enrolled: Which Texas Universities Are Doing It Best?
All Things Considered… According to a recent report by the National Center for Education Statistics, there are several known predictors that are linked to education attainment. These predictors include socioeconomic status indicators (e.g., poverty,
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Breast Cancer Detection Device Co-Invented by UH Physicist Step Closer to U.S. Distribution
Device Improving Cancer Management Co-developed by UH Physicist A device co-developed by a University of Houston (UH) physicist to detect the spread of breast cancer and allow physicians to better plan intervention is extending
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Weekly Media Roundup
WEEK ENDING JANUARY 25, 2013 From the Austin American-Statesman 2 lawmakers predict changes in higher education funding By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz American-Statesman Staff Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 Two key state lawmakers said Thursday that they
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Students Who Struggle Early Rarely Catch Up, Study Says
Even at high-performing, wealthy high schools, students who have fallen far behind academically in 4th and 8th grade have less than a 1 in 3 chance of being ready for college or a career
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The C-Suite Lounge
Additional news and information from around the state, country and the world that may be of interest to executive administrators and their key staff. Provided as a courtesy by the Council of Public University
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Is Your IHE Represented? Find Out on the Confirmed Speakers, Panelists, Presenters List for the 2012 Black Male Success Symposium
The Texas Higher Education Journal hosts the 1st Annual Texas African American Males in College Achievement & Success Symposium Dec. 3-5, 2012, in Austin Texas. This year’s theme is “Establishing a Framework for Success:
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SHSU African American Graduation Rates One of Nation’s Highest
A recent study by a national organization whose mission is to “close the gaps in opportunity and achievement” has identified Sam Houston State University as one of the top public institutions in the nation
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Education Organizations File Friend-Of-the-Court Briefs in Latest Affirmative Action Supreme Court Challenge
The College Board and National School Boards Association (NSBA) today lead eleven additional education organizations in filing a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a University of Texas (UT) admission
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Former U.S. Ed Secretary Spellings: Texas higher education could be improved
Administrator December 19, 2012 0We’re at a critical time in higher education. More of our students must earn higher degrees than ever before. The United States boasts some of the finest institutions in the world and, further, by
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