How Students Really Get Admitted to College
The college admissions process seems steeped in mystery. How do admissions officers select/reject students from the thousands of applications they receive?...
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[BE Education Package] My Experience Abroad: London
Micah Pate Jr. studied abroad, spending two weeks in London while he was an undergrad student at the University of Maryland – College Park....
[BE Education Package] My Experience Abroad: Sri Lanka
Maurice Nick studied abroad, spending four weeks in Sri Lanka, while working toward his graduate degree from the University of Maryland – College Park....
New Man on Campus: John Williams, President of Muhlenberg College
A small, liberal arts college in Pennsylvania that started out as a Lutheran seminary, Muhlenberg is finding its way as a racially, socio-economically, and religiously...
African American Students Win Marshall Scholarships
The Marshall Scholarships program was established by an act of the British Parliament and is a national gesture of thanks to the American people for...
Black Students Excel at Top Colleges
Comparing students with similar test scores, black students at the most selective schools are more likely to graduate and earn STEM credits than their peers...
HBCUs Are Still The Solution
Publisher and Chairman Earl G. Graves Sr. states unequivocally that historically black colleges are still a solution to providing educational opportunity....
[BE Education Package] Study, Intern, Work Overseas—Yes, You!
Looking for opportunities to study, intern, or work overseas? Then explore the website of Diversity Abroad where you'll find tons of resources and programs....
The Common Black College Application: What You Need to Know
The Common Black College Application can be used by students to apply to several historically black colleges at once; using the CBCA also lowers costs....
University President Used Corporate Strategy to Save HBCU Accreditation
“A key component of my strategy was to build a more corporate presence on the university’s board," said Dr. Freeman. “The corporate presence on the...