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NASA Awards $14M to Minority-Serving Community Colleges and Universities

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NASA awarded 14 minority-serving institutions (MSIs) with STEM-related and Artemis-mission-related funding. Prince George's Community College in Maryland will establish STEM majors through the grant. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is establishing a research and education partnership with NASA.

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Biden Budget Proposes Pell Grant Increase, More Money for HBCUs

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President Joe Biden's proposal calls on Congress to increase the maximum Pell Grant award by $750. That Pell Grant increase would not apply to students attending for-profit institutions. Biden's proposal includes two years of tuition-free learning for some students at minority-serving institutions.

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University of California, Santa Barbara

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The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a public research university located on the coast of Southern California. UCSB is part of the 10-campus University of California system and is widely recognized as one of the top public universities in the United States.

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Georgia HBCU Alumni File Lawsuit, Accuse State and University System of Underfunding

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The state of Georgia owes Fort Valley State University over $603 million, according to the federal government. Alumni from Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, and Albany State University are suing the state Board of Regents and the state of Georgia, alleging they have underfunded the schools.

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Largest Colleges and Universities in Florida

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Data Summary Check Florida has the fourth-highest college student enrollment of any state. Check The University of Central Florida is the biggest college in Florida, with over 68,000 students. When it comes to college student enrollment , Florida ranks fourth in the nation among states with the most college students.

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University of Texas at Austin Reinstates SAT/ACT Requirement

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The University of Texas at Austin will require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall. The university went test-optional in 2020 because of the pandemic. Students guaranteed admission through the state's top 10% plan will still be required to submit scores. points higher during their first college semester.

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Maryland HBCU Offers Incarcerated Students College Degrees

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People incarcerated at Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland now have the opportunity to gain a fully accredited bachelor's degree in sociology from Bowie State University. The goal of the program is to help prevent incarcerated people from reoffending once they get out of prison. According to the U.S.