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MedStar Health gives $100,000 in scholarships to Marymount University physical therapy students
A health care system in the DMV area has offered five $20,000 scholarships to Marymount University physical therapy students to address the current physical therapist shortage.
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MedStar Health gives $100,000 in scholarships to Marymount University physical therapy students
News4’s Aimee Cho speaks with a current Marymount University student who received a $20,000 MedStar Health scholarship.
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Why are Black women only 2% of tenured professors?
Dr. Sonya Grier’s Race in the Marketplace class at American University is at capacity and started this semester with a waitlist. She said both undergrad and MBA students are interested in the importance of diversity in the marketplace – but that’s not always reflected in the classroom or the teaching ranks. Only a small percentage of tenured professors on...
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Why are Black women only 2% of tenured professors?
Inequality remains an issue in higher education, not just with the student population but with professors. Only a small percentage of professors on most college campus are Black women. Those we spoke with say part of the problem is in the pipeline.
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FAFSA data for college applicants delayed until March
Students applying for college will have to wait longer for their financial aid packages. Colleges won’t receive Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, applicant information until early March, the U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday. The data was initially expected in late January. The department said it recently updated a key part of the FAFSA formula that...
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FAFSA data for college applicants delayed until March
Students applying for college will have to wait longer for their financial aid packages. News4’s Susan Hogan explains.
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Medical mannequins help Bowie State nursing students train for real-life
Nursing students at Bowie State University use interactive medical mannequins of all ages to train in the university’s simulation resource center. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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‘Dream': Students at 8 DC middle schools qualify for $22K college scholarships
Seventh graders at eight middle schools in D.C. now automatically qualify for college scholarships because of federal funding. All seventh graders at participating schools are eligible to receive a $22,000 college scholarship. D.C. received $21 million in grant funds from the Department of Education, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education announced. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for…
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‘Dream': Students at 8 DC middle schools qualify for $22K college scholarships
Seventh graders at eight middle schools in Ward 7 and Ward 8 now automatically qualify for college scholarships because of federal funding. News4’s Aimee Cho spoke with a student dreaming of becoming a lawyer who helps people.
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DC partners with HBCUs to create pipeline to local government jobs
The D.C. government is partnering with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia to create opportunities for graduating seniors to pursue a government career. News4’s Dominque Moody spoke to students and university representatives about this new initiative.
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Students hold pro-Palestinian rally at George Mason University
Students for Justice in Palestine held a rally at George Mason University amid a national call to action. News4’s Dominique Moody reports from the campus.
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Israel-Hamas War brings tension to college campuses in DC
Students say their campuses are tense and fearful after war broke out between Israel and Hamas. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Magic Johnson offers DC teen a college scholarship
News4 Community Reporter Molette Green spoke to the D.C. teenager about how the offer, from the NBA legend and one of the Commanders owners, could change his life.
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Get college ready by saving on dorm essentials
A stocked and organized dorm room can help students thrive in the freedom of college. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares how to save on dorm essentials.
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New Biden administration guidelines offer strategies to promote racial diversity without affirmative action
New guidance from the Biden administration urges colleges to use a range of strategies to promote racial diversity on their campuses after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in admissions.
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Ready 4 School: Tips for saving on college essentials
Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has advice on the dorm essentials to invest in, and the ones you can get on the cheap.
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Virginia Tech makes changes to admissions process
Virginia Tech is making significant changes to its admissions process about one month after the Supreme Court struck down key elements of affirmative action. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder explains what this will mean and why similar moves could be on the horizon for other schools.
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Virginia Tech eliminates legacy as admissions factor
The children of Virginia Tech alumni will no longer get special preference in the admissions process.
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Changes coming to Maryland 529 college plan contributions
A 6% retroactive earnings rate will be applied to Maryland 529 accounts months after many parents complained the value of the accounts decreased. News4’s Susan Hogan breaks down what families should know.
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Here are tips for parents coping with kids going to college
Psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner shared some suggestions with News4’s Eun Yang.