Award-winning TV Host, Journalist, Author and Advocate Roland Martin announced during his recent appearance on “The Wendy Williams Show” his new initiative to raise money for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Continue Reading →
Category Archives: College
Op-Ed: A Path To College And Careers For All Children
By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña
Navigating the college process can be challenging for students and their families. As the first person in my family to go to college, I know how stressful this process can be. Continue Reading →
Chancellor Fariña Announces Record High Of Students Enrolling In College From Harlem To Hollis
Chancellor Carmen Fariña today released the 2015-16 School Quality Reports and announced that New York City’s post secondary enrollment rate is its highest ever – 55 percent of New York City’s Class of 2015 (students entering 9th grade in Fall 2011).
Opportunities For $1 Million Worth of Scholarships – Register Now
On Saturday, November 12, 2016 The New York Urban League’s 30th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair, in partnership with the New York Urban League Young Professionals (NYULYP) is expected to attract over 3,000 New York City high school students, out-of-state high school students, their families and volunteers. Continue Reading →
Use Alabama Coach Nick Saban’s Simple Strategy To Create Your Own Harlem Dynasty
We know, you’re asking yourself, what does Alabama Football coach Nick Saban have to do with Harlem? Well, Harlem is about being your best, and coach Saban gives us some insight into his strategy for getting the best out of his assistants and players. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Teachers College Announces Findings Of “Who Opts Out and Why?
Teachers College, Columbia University today unveiled the findings of Who Opts Out and Why?—the first national, independent survey of the “opt-out” movement. Continue Reading →
Guidelines For Students Applying To College
When it comes time to apply to colleges, we may not be serving our children well.
That’s according to a growing chorus of voices who work with youth and their academic endeavors. For example, Malcolm Gladwell, one of the most recognizable public intellects, regularly asserts that brand prestige from an Ivy League name doesn’t necessarily suit the needs of individual students. Continue Reading →
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