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Sociologists Analyze Homeowner Attrition
(Image: Thinkstock) For many, the American Dream involves becoming a homeowner. Some reach that goal but then have it ripped from them due to financial hardship. A new study says this situation is...
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Billionaire Robert F. Smith Gives $50 Million to Cornell Engineering School
Robert F. Smith, the founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, made a $50 million commitment to Cornell University’s School Of Engineering, his alma mater. [Related: Rep. Cleaver: African...
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Union Settlement Prepares East Harlem Students for College
In February, it held a STEM career panel with AT&T; in May, with MTV, a Michelle Obama college signing event—attended by the first lady herself! “It” is Union Settlement, a fixture in East Harlem,...
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Do Run-Down Schools Trigger Low Test Scores?
Could run-down, dilapidated school buildings be a cause of low test scores? A study by a Cornell University environmental psychologist suggests they are. Lorraine Maxwell, an associate professor of...
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The Fellowship Initiative Puts Young Men of Color on the Road to Success
The Fellowship Initiative, a program of JPMorgan Chase & Co. that creates economic opportunity for young men of color by preparing them to succeed in college and career, graduated 37 young fellows...
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Cornell University’s Medical School to Give Full Scholarships to Students in...
It’s no secret that an Ivy League education costs a lot of money, or that students pursuing graduate degrees are usually on the hook for even more student loan debt. However, one school is changing...
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Meet The Students Behind BlackGen Capital, The First Minority-Owned...
After noticing a lack of representation at Cornell University’s top finance clubs, Ermias Tadesse and Cheick Camara, two junior students at the Ivy League school, created a space to help diversify...
View ArticleAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity to Build Monument At Cornell University
As the first Black fraternity, it’s only right that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. get a monument in its honor at the organization’s birthplace. On Thursday, Cornell University announced the...
View ArticleRobert F. Smith Creates Scholarships For Underrepresented Cornell University...
On May 13, Cornell Engineering presented billionaire and philanthropist Robert F. Smith with a Distinguished Alumni Award. During his acceptance speech, the founder and CEO of Vista Equity Partners...
View Article‘Rest In Power’: Dr. James Turner, Africana Studies Pioneer at Cornell...
Dr. James Turner, a revolutionary activist and scholar, who integrated African-American history, life, culture, and literature to Cornell University, died last week. The news was reported in Diverse...
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