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Graduates with STEM degrees will continue to earn the highest starting salaries, NACE report says

POSTED ON Jan 15, 2019

Bachelor’s degree graduates earning science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees are expected to earn the highest starting salaries from the college Class of 2019, according to results of a new survey from the National Association of Colleges and Em

Online applications now open to study abroad as a Fellow next summer

POSTED ON Jan 14, 2019

Ten college students at the more than 600 Minority Serving Institutions across America can win full scholarships to study abroad. Last year alone the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) provided more than $8 million in scholarships, grants, and fin

National Academies announces Convocation on Strengthening the STEM Workforce report

POSTED ON Jan 11, 2019

Given the projected demographics of America, the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) readiness of students of color will have direct implications for the nation's economic growth, national security, and global prosperity. The National Academy of Scien

Apply for your spot in CHCI’s R2L NextGen Program

POSTED ON Jan 10, 2019

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's R2L NextGen Program is an all-expense paid summer leadership experience designed just for Latino high school students who dream of visiting Washington D.C., and, learning about how government works, and meeting key lead

Eleven UTRGV students to intern in Austin Capitol office of Rio Grande Valley legislators

POSTED ON Jan 08, 2019

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)  announced recently that eleven UTRGV students selected for the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program and will intern at the State Capital during the 86th Texas Legislative Session this spring. Each stud

Miami Dade College and AWS to launch Cloud Computing Assoc. Degree in 2019

POSTED ON Dec 20, 2018

Miami Dade College (MDC) has announced a new associate degree and certificate program will start in the fall of 2019. The MDC collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) was first announced at AWS re: Invent in Las Vegas, the college said in a statement. “I’

2018 Technology Symposium showcases UTSA Student Innovation

POSTED ON Dec 19, 2018

The College of Engineering at the University of Texas at San Antonio  (UTSA) held its fall Technology Symposium on Tuesday, November 27.  Highlights included the Big Rowdy Idea Competition and senior design projects in civil, electrical, computer, and mechanica

Florida International University makes a change in a vital course for STEM

POSTED ON Dec 18, 2018

Earlier this fall, Florida International University announced that its STEM Transformation Institute received a $1.49 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve student success in calculus. The grant is part of the NSF’s Improving Underg

Texas A&M University-Kingsville president begins new role January 2, 2019

POSTED ON Dec 05, 2018

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents confirmed Dr. Mark Hussey as the 20th president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville during their regular meeting on November 15. Dr. Hussey will begin his new role on January 2, 2019. “Texas A&M Univ

Enrollment growth ‘bodes well’ for HSI as it prepares for its 50th Anniversary

POSTED ON Dec 04, 2018

Beatriz Ceja once said it’s not time to “drop the mic” yet. “If anything it is time to actually pick up the mic…and to speak to the importance of Latino success because Latino success is truly everyone’s success.” Ceja, a division director at the

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