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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NATAP] was to really focus on what is inhibiting [Native] students from participating on our campus and becoming our students and our alumni.” Fees, housing, meals, books, all of that adds up.” “We didn’t think that was enough,” says Weatherspoon.

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Dr. Marlene Tromp Named University of Vermont's 28th President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I'm so excited to work with my colleagues, the students, alumni, and friends to improve individual lives and the life of the community." A humanities scholar with a concentration in Victorian literature and culture, Tromp has published nine books and dozens of peer-reviewed papers.

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Providing Tuition Assistance to Native American Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NATAP] was to really focus on what is inhibiting [Native] students from participating on our campus and becoming our students and our alumni.” Fees, housing, meals, books, all of that adds up.” “We didn’t think that was enough,” says Weatherspoon.

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Alumni Interview Questions – An Insider’s Guide

Great College Advice

What are the most common alumni interview questions? Because of the increasing number of applicants, more and more colleges are starting to tap their network of alumni to conduct prospective student interviews in place of on-campus interviews. This post gives you a full list of alumni interview questions. Click here.

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Beyond ‘Historically Black’: An Insider’s Call for HBCU Revolution

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The books architecture is carefully constructed around ten interconnected themes, each building upon Dr. W.E.B. Some of the books most compelling sections deal with what Jones calls misleadership at HBCUs. The books most original contribution is its vision of the Pan-Black College & University (PBCU) model.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies.

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Alumni Profile: Amanda Barnes

PUC

In my free time, I enjoy going to the beach, finding new places to eat, going on hikes, and reading books. I learned many things during my time at PUC, but working hard for what you want and being flexible when things do not go to plan is what I still carry with me today. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

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