College leaders say historically Black colleges and universities can play an important role in preparing students for emerging workforce opportunities.
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Molly Minta covers higher education. Email her at mminta@mississippitoday.org
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Defunding of student loan repayment program another hit to teachers amid state’s staffing shortage
The Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program awards thousands each year, for up to three years, to teachers to help pay off college debt. Earlier this year, state lawmakers gave teachers a raise that was far smaller than originally promised, leaving many educators disappointed. Mississippi teachers are, on average, among the lowest paid in the country.
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Jackson State University pursues top research status
Leaders are working to increase the university’s investment in academic research and meet goals such as awarding more doctorate degrees.
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FAITH scholarship funding scare fuels push for state lawmakers to step up
The FAITH scholarships, which are awarded to students who have been in foster care, will be funded this year, but some say the onus is on the Legislature to address broader budget needs for the state Office of Student Financial Aid.
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FAITH Scholarships get $800K boost from Woodward Hines foundation
The public will also be able to donate money toward FAITH scholarships, which the state awards to Mississippi students who have been in foster care and plan to attend colleges in the state.
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Mississippi students can get federal financial aid for workforce training programs — but the options are limited
The expansion of the federal Pell Grant program could help Mississippi address its workforce shortages and increase the number of residents receiving job training or higher education by 2030.
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Q&A: Nora Miller reflects on her tenure, her hopes and the ‘constant battle for funding’ for Mississippi University for Women
Miller, who retired on June 30, said she hopes MUW stakeholders can be part of the search for her successor and that they support the university’s next leader.
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The Mississippi Alumni All-Star Band puts on a show — and is on a mission
The band has grown to fill a void in arts education, creating one of the largest community training grounds for students hoping to earn college music scholarships.
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Nearly 27,000 Mississippi college students may see state support shrink as financial aid programs face shortfall
State officials say foster youths, low-income students and teachers seeking loan repayment assistance could be affected unless lawmakers provide additional funding. The Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program will not award money this year for the first time since it was created in 2021.
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Jackson State’s new president will receive leadership training for a role previously marked by turmoil
Alumna Denise Jones Gregory began the role on a permanent basis May 1. The university has had four presidents in six years, and some left under mysterious circumstances.