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What Are Minority Serving Institutions?

BestColleges

What’s a Minority Serving Institution (MSI)? The History of Minority Serving Institutions Prior to the mid-1960s, the costs and entry requirements for higher education were often designed to serve rich or middle-class white individuals, and, as a result, excluded many historically marginalized groups. Learn more about MSIs below.

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Black History Month at Emory!

Inside Emory Admission

As the incoming President of the Afro-Latinx Student Association (ALSA), I work tirelessly in order to amplify the voices of my fellow brothers and sisters, being minorities within minorities. Emory offers numerous opportunities through cultural events, mentorship, and academic courses focused on African American studies.

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Alabama Nonprofit Joins Push to Diversify the Tech Field

BestColleges

Some HBCU programs that aim to retain, train, recruit, and graduate students in the STEM field include: Spelman College's free six-week Women in STEM Summer Bridge Accelerator Howard University's Howard West program and the Karsh STEM Scholars Program, which aim to increase the number of minorities earning a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D. With the U.S.

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Colorado College: One of the Best Liberal Arts Education Options

Ivy Central

A smaller class size helps students get personalized attention and mentorship from their professors. The college offers over 80 majors and minors, with a focus on the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. On the other hand, Early Action (EA) and Regular Action are non-binding.

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Carnegie Mellon University: Home of the Curious and Passionate

Berkeley² Academy

The Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship supports aspiring entrepreneurs by offering resources, mentorship, and funding to turn innovative ideas into viable ventures. CMU encourages students to bring their startup ideas to life.

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Best Colleges if you want to be a Lawyer

The Koppelman Group

As one decides where to go to college, aspiring lawyers should also look for law school-oriented student organizations, mentorship opportunities, and a track record of getting into top law schools. If you’re considering applying to one of the most competitive undergraduate schools in the country, send us an email.

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Samuels & Associates Grants $1 Million to Fund Scholarships for Students pursuing Life Sciences Training

#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

Franklin Cummings Tech is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) with 74% students of color and 45% first-generation college students. This meaningful funding commitment will help Franklin Cummings Tech more quickly advance its goal of creating a strong pipeline of talent via our biotechnology associate degree program.”

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