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The University of Arizona will receive a $3 million grant from the US Department of Education’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program for a new project. Project ADELANTE will aim for retention and career prep programs for first-generation and low-income Hispanic students.

UArizona receives funding towards preparatory programs for Hispanic students. The $3 million dollars in funding will sustain "Project ADELANTE" for 5 years.

The grant, from the U.S. Department of Education's Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, will fund activities focused on the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, including a student internship program, first-year writing curriculum and faculty fellowships.

Rep. Henry Cuellar announced a $3 million grant for Laredo College to help underserved students through its LEAD program.

/PRNewswire/ -- As an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and leader in broadening impact and expanding opportunities for first-generation students, Vanguard...

Due to its acceleration of and commitment to Latina/o student success, UNM-Taos is one of six colleges featured in the recently released report, Beyond an HSI Designation: Exploring Strategic Practices for HSI Grant Participation by the Latina/o-led,...

Madonna names Chris Dougherty as eighth president

Christopher Dougherty, who is currently serving as an associate professor of business at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, will become the eighth president for the 2,100-student liberal arts university in Livonia, effective July 1.

The University of Central Arkansas is increasing its efforts toward giving first-time, low-income students a litany of tools for success as they start their college careers, thanks to a $1.6 million grant through the Strengthening Institutions Program with the U.S. Department of Education.

The University of Central Arkansas is working to raise the playing field for incoming freshmen with a five-year program through grant funding.