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AU student receives prestigious Truman Scholarship for his immigration advocacy
An American University student from Virginia received a very competitive and prestigious scholarship to further his advocacy work revolving around immigration and improving lives for low-income Latino families. Edwin Santos believes if you put in the work, you can make your dreams happen. “I am a normal kid from Woodbridge that, like, came from essentially nothing, as well, and that…
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AU student receives prestigious Truman Scholarship
An American University student received the very competitive Harry S. Truman Scholarship. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke with the only recipient from Virginia about how he’s using it to further his advocacy work revolving around immigration and improving lives for low-income Latino families.
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DC's Advanced Technical Center helps high school students earn college credits
As D.C. struggles with youth violence and troubling truancy rates, a new program is not only keeping teens in school, it’s also getting them free college credits before they graduate high school. At the Advanced Technical Center, up to 300 students from all grade levels in high school can enroll in college-level classes and earn college credits and certifications...
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DC Advanced Technical Center allows students to earn college credits
A two-year program at the Advanced Technical Center in D.C. allows students to earn up to 20 college credits in nursing or cybersecurity. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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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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Interactive medical mannequins help Bowie State nursing students train for real-life
Nursing students at Bowie State University can recreate and practice life-like medical scenarios as part of the university’s nursing simulation resource center, complete with interactive medical mannequins. Student Renee Taylor acts out a scenario by introducing herself as she would with a real patient: “Hello, Mr. Shapiro. My name is Renee, and I’m the nurse that’s going to be...
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New president ‘giddy' to be part of Howard University's history, tradition
Howard University’s new president, who will be inaugurated this weekend, says he’s excited to join the historically Black university. “There are so many legends that have worked here at Howard University, that have gone to school here,” Ben Vinson III said. “So really, being part of that tradition, as a historian, it makes you feel giddy.” Vinson is the...
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New Howard University president discusses his vision for the school
News4’s Aimee Cho spoke to the new president of Howard University, Ben Vinson III, about his vision and goals he hopes to accomplish in his position.
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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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Some of the nation's top colleges are eliminating student loans
More colleges are promising to eliminate student loans all together from their financial aid packages.
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Phylicia Rashad will resign from her position as dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts
Rashad will depart from Howard University next year after serving as dean of the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts since 2021.
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Marymount University Early Learning Academy now enrolling Pre-K students
The new center in Arlington, Virginia, will have a research-based curriculum that incorporates exploration and discovery as a way of learning. News4 spoke to the university’s director of education.
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‘I'm not the sum total of my mistakes:' Bowie State expands program allowing inmates to earn degrees
Bowie State University is expanding a program that allows inmates to earn a college degree — creating a second chance for those serving time. Those in the Jessup Correctional Institution may be locked up, but they’re not giving up. The Bowie State program allows them to work on getting their bachelor’s degrees, and according to the inmates, it’s life...
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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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Bowie State offers free degree program to inmates
Bowie State University is expanding a program that allows inmates to earn a college degree while in prison. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.
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Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny
In the wake of a Supreme Court decision that removes race from the admissions process, colleges are coming under renewed pressure to put an end to legacy preferences, the practice of favoring applicants with family ties to alumni.
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Families react to Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
News4’s Walter Morris spoke with local families about the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action.
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College cost confusion: Report finds 91% of colleges don't report true cost
Some higher education experts are calling on Congress to require transparency in financial aid offers.
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Report finds 91% of colleges don't report true cost
Some higher education experts are calling on Congress to require transparency in financial aid offers. Investigative Reporter Ted Oberg explains.
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Can I just stop paying my student loans? Here's why that's a bad idea
It might seem tempting to ignore making payments, but the consequences can be severe, including a hit to your credit score and exclusion from future aid and benefits.