The Hidden Cost: Why Education Is Becoming Unaffordable
The cost of a degree continues to become more expensive, making the fight for education equity an uphill battle.
The Hidden Cost: Why Education Is Becoming Unaffordable
The cost of a degree continues to become more expensive, making the fight for education equity an uphill battle.
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How to Get an MBA as an Engineer
Earning an MBA as an engineer is a stepping stone to leadership positions. It can help you earn more income and expand your professional network.
Trailblazers and Titans: 10 Famous HBCU Graduates
For centuries, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have produced prominent figures in society, including innovators, visionaries, pioneers, disruptive players in industries, executives, leaders and those within the sports and entertainment sectors.
Here, we take a look at the history of HBCUs and how these colleges and universities thrive
Beyond Brotherhood: The Rich Legacy of Black Fraternities
Black fraternities in the U.S. hold a rich history and provide a sense of solidarity, pride and belonging for their members. Yet, the creation of the nine Black fraternities and sororities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), or the Divine Nine, stems from exclusion. For decades, Black men
The Guiding Light: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle’s Impact on Sororities
Since the beginning of Black Greek life in the U.S., Black sororities and fraternities have served as a testament to the strength and resilience of the community. These bastions of sisterhood and brotherhood have consistently provided a platform for individuals to develop professional skills and achieve academic excellence and personal
The Digital Divide in Education: Navigating Learning Inequities
The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to technology, the internet and digital resources, digital literacy skills and those who do not. It has been a contentious topic for several decades. One of the greatest examples of an impact caused by the divide has been on
Systemic Racism in Education: A Persistent Problem
Education is a foundational pillar of modern societies that helps create opportunities and equity. However, a critical issue has plagued the U.S. educational system for decades: systemic racism. Throughout American history, racial biases have impacted many aspects of the education system. The barriers it creates, and continues to generate, limit

How to Get an MBA as an Engineer
Earning an MBA as an engineer is a stepping stone to leadership positions. It can help you earn more income and expand your professional network.
Trailblazers and Titans: 10 Famous HBCU Graduates
For centuries, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have produced prominent figures in society, including innovators, visionaries, pioneers, disruptive players in industries, executives, leaders and those within the sports and entertainment sectors.
Here, we take a look at the history of HBCUs and how these colleges and universities thrive
Beyond Brotherhood: The Rich Legacy of Black Fraternities
Black fraternities in the U.S. hold a rich history and provide a sense of solidarity, pride and belonging for their members. Yet, the creation of the nine Black fraternities and sororities that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), or the Divine Nine, stems from exclusion. For decades, Black men
The Guiding Light: Ethel Hedgeman Lyle’s Impact on Sororities
Since the beginning of Black Greek life in the U.S., Black sororities and fraternities have served as a testament to the strength and resilience of the community. These bastions of sisterhood and brotherhood have consistently provided a platform for individuals to develop professional skills and achieve academic excellence and personal
The Digital Divide in Education: Navigating Learning Inequities
The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to technology, the internet and digital resources, digital literacy skills and those who do not. It has been a contentious topic for several decades. One of the greatest examples of an impact caused by the divide has been on
Systemic Racism in Education: A Persistent Problem
Education is a foundational pillar of modern societies that helps create opportunities and equity. However, a critical issue has plagued the U.S. educational system for decades: systemic racism. Throughout American history, racial biases have impacted many aspects of the education system. The barriers it creates, and continues to generate, limit