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Hundreds of freshmen students moved into Howard University's campus last week with the help of parents and University volunteers. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEducation

Howard University Welcomes Freshman Class During ‘Bison Week’

by Sam P.K. Collins August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

Members of Howard University’s incoming freshman class spent the past few days learning about one another, meeting professors, administrators and student leaders and getting acclimated to campus life during what’s touted as Bison Week.

At George Mason University in Fairfax County, Virginia, Curtis Brooks has immersed himself in extracurricular activities like club football and an affinity group for Black male students. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inEducation

Decades After James Meredith, Black Students Forge Communities at Mostly-White Colleges

by Sam P.K. Collins August 17, 2022August 17, 2022
De'Andre Gore and Tyson Minor, siblings from D.C. and both DC-CAP Scholarship recipients (Courtesy photo)
Posted inEducation

Two D.C. Brothers Count Among Recipients of DC-CAP Scholarship

by Sam P.K. Collins August 17, 2022August 17, 2022
Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. donate pens, pencils, markers and other school supplies for Prince George’s County Public Schools students on Aug. 12. The county’s Department of Public Works and Transportation conducted its annual “Stuff TheBus” back-to-school supply drive that ran from July 22 to Aug. 15. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Stuff the Bus

by WI Web Staff August 17, 2022August 17, 2022
Muriel Bowser
Posted inEducation

Bowser Spotlights New High School Internship Program

by WI Web Staff August 15, 2022August 15, 2022
Ward 5 resident and onetime D.C. Council candidate Faith Gibson Hubbard, pictured with her son, said all District public and public charter schools must partner with early childcare centers to make better educational connections for children. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inEducation

Data Shows Likely Enrollment Declines Among Pre-Schoolers

by Sam P.K. Collins August 3, 2022August 4, 2022
The Bright Future Summer Series recently worked with students heading to college. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inEducation

Incoming College Freshmen Explore Financial Aid Options

by Sam P.K. Collins August 3, 2022August 4, 2022
interior of abandoned building
Posted inEducation

D.C. Schools Face Major Substitute Teacher Shortage: Analysis

by James Wright Jr. August 3, 2022August 3, 2022
**FILE** Plaque on The Depot at Emory University (Nolabob via Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inEducation

Emory University Launches 1st African American Studies Ph.D. Program in Southeast U.S.

by Stacy M. Brown July 26, 2022July 26, 2022
The FAME Jazz Band represents talented youth from Prince George's County. (WI photo)
Posted inEducation

FAME’s Founder Proves Dreams Can Come True – But Determination Helps

by Hamil R. Harris July 20, 2022July 20, 2022

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