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How Higher Ed Can Help Underserved Communities Access Broadband

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Postsecondary education provides graduates with greater access to job opportunities and higher earning potential throughout their lifetimes. But higher education isn’t the only provider of communal uplift. Angela Thi Bennett, digital equity director with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. “We

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HBCUs Use Federal Funding to Connect Students and Communities

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

Created by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program has distributed more than $262 million to 93 colleges and universities. Historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S.

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Stillman College Receives $2.7 Million to Bolster Internet Infrastructure

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The money comes from The National Telecommunications and Information Administration as part of the a $268-million Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program , aimed at historically Black colleges and minority serving institutions (MSIs) to install broadband internet access service and train IT personnel.

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As Federal Connectivity Programs Sunset, Internet Access Remains Critical

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), one in five U.S. Ultimately, affordable access to wireless at home can make all the difference in a student’s education and life, said Means. And that’s what higher education is supposed to help people do — access more opportunities.”

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Mapping the Legacy of RPI's First African American Woman Leader

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

John Hope Franklin Award was created in 2004 to pay tribute to Franklin, a historian, writer, educator, and humanitarian who made significant contributions to shaping the perspective of American history in the 20th century. I thought I could make more of a difference at MIT because of its unique role in science and engineering.”

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Florida v. Department of Education – Accreditation and Quality Control: Changing Higher Education Podcast 162 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Michael Goldstein

The Change Leader, Inc.

Department of Education lawsuit over accreditation and control could change the face of higher education across the US. Department of Education lawsuit could change the face of higher education across the US. Food and Drug Administration?” Drumm McNaughton The recently filed Florida v.

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George Washington University elects first woman president

University Business

President-elect Granberg demonstrated keen higher education knowledge, authentic and strategic leadership, and appreciation for the historic role of GW in producing global leaders,” said presidential search committee chair Roslyn M. Granberg earned her Ph.D.