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Tag Archives: higher education
How the Small Business Administration Partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities
When Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn in January 20, she became the first candidate elected to President or Vice President to have attended a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). What are HBCUs, and what role have they played … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Economic Development, Education
Tagged Anna Maria Ortiz, Bill Shear, Economic Development Administration, education, Financial Markets and Community Investment, HBCU, higher education, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, SBA, Small Business Administration
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COVID-19 May Be Delaying College Decisions, But Federal Programs Stand Ready To Help Students Succeed
May 1st—also known as National College Decision Day—is an important day for prospective students. It’s traditionally the deadline to submit acceptance letters and deposits to attend a 4-year college in the fall. However, many colleges have delayed that deadline and … Continue reading
Are Schools Prepared to Respond to a Pandemic?
Schools and colleges across the nation are closing their doors, sending students home, and moving to online or other forms of instruction in response to growing concerns about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. In our prior reports, we have reviewed how … Continue reading
Posted in About GAO, Coronavirus
Tagged college, Coronavirus, Department of Education, EWIS, higher education, Jackie Nowicki, K-12, pandemic, pandemic response, university
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And the Emmy Goes to…
What do primetime television shows have to do with the work we do? More than you might think! We’re gearing up for this Sunday’s Emmys by looking at how some of the nominated shows deal with issues we’ve reported about. … Continue reading
Posted in Health Care, Homeland Security, Justice and Law Enforcement, Natural Resources and Environment
Tagged Andrew Von Ah, Dam safety, Department of Education, Education grants, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Forensic Audits and Investigative Service, Gretta Goodwin, higher education, Homeland Security and Justice, Nathan Anderson, Perimeter security, Physical Infrastructure, Secret Service, Seto Bagdoyan, Student financial aid, Tim Persons
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Educational Opportunities and Discipline Issues in Public Schools on the 65th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
On May 17, 1954, in its Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that state laws establishing “separate but equal” public schools for Blacks and Whites were unconstitutional. Sixty-five years later, race and … Continue reading
Federal Funding for Women in STEM
The federal government gives nearly $25 billion a year to universities to conduct cutting-edge research in science, technology, engineering, and math—commonly called STEM—fields. But studies show that women are still largely underrepresented in these fields. Given the underrepresentation, are the … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged DOD, DOE, EWIS, higher education, NASA, NIH, NSF, Pi Day, Title IX, women in science, women in tech, women's history month
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Know before You Go: Weighing the Costs of College
Ah, springtime—when high school seniors’ thoughts turn to checking their real and virtual mailboxes for news from colleges and universities. But the college selection journey doesn’t end with an offer of admission. Prospective students and their families must also consider … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged college, college costs, education, EWIS, higher education, podcast, students, tuition, university
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Podcast on State Funding for Higher Education and College Affordability
As higher education costs rise, state support can help make public colleges more affordable. However, budget constraints and other factors have led to reduced state funding for higher education in recent years. Hear our podcast with Melissa Emrey-Arras, a director in … Continue reading
Posted in Budget and Spending, Education, Podcast
Tagged affordability, college, education, funding, higher education, podcast, state, state universities, students, tuition, university
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