Harvard Student Submits Rap Album as Senior Thesis, Earns Honors
Rather than writing a traditional thesis paper, 20-year-old Obasi Shaw became the first student at Harvard University to submit a rap album as a senior...
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Here’s Why Black Harvard Students Are Holding Their Own Graduation Ceremony
Black members of the class of 2017 decided to form an individual ceremony. It’s the first of its kind at the school in recent memory...
The Education Software That Increases Test Scores
What grabbed my attention? “Wealthy parents knew about this,†Woolley-Wilson told me. “We think it’s important for all parents to know about this program.â€...
7 African American Rhodes Scholars Set a Record
Named for Cecil Rhodes, an inveterate racist who considered the Africans of his adopted homeland to be “in a state of barbarism,†and for which...
Promoting the Mental Health Needs of College Students of Color
A romantic breakup, for example, may seem trivial but can be devastating for some young people and lead to depressive symptoms that require treatment, says...
Along with STEM, We Need the Liberal Arts
Allen’s 2014 book, Our Democracy, was inspired by a night class she taught for 10 years to low-income adult students in Chicago. According to the...
How Much Rent is Too Much Rent?
Overspending on housing takes away our ability to fund retirement, education, and takes resources away from our core financial goals....
Why Malia Obama’s Gap Year Is the Real News
But a purposeful, structured year off can be a meaningful time in a young person’s life, and scholarships that make it easier for low income...
How to Make Your Financial Goals a Reality
The study looked at outcomes over a 1 month period. When it was complete, Group 1 accomplished 43% of their stated goals. Group 4 accomplished...
Hill Harper Chosen As New Spokesman for National Honor Society
A successful actor who now stars in Limitless, Harper says, “You don’t need a high school diploma to do my job. But that’s not the...