Title-V Graduate Programs

APIA Scholars Leads Sign-On Letter to Increase Funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPSIs)

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars), with the support of 281 organizations and individuals in higher education, policy, and the AANHPI community, sent a letter to members of Congress to urge for increased funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).

Key Points: 
  • APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars), with the support of 281 organizations and individuals in higher education, policy, and the AANHPI community, sent a letter to members of Congress to urge for increased funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
  • WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars), with the support of 281 organizations and individuals in higher education, policy, and the AANHPI community, sent a letter to members of Congress to urge for increased funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific-Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
  • AANAPISIs have been historically underfunded since their inception in 2007, and the least funded among other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
  • While the FY 2023 increase was encouraging, it is important to note that it still falls short of equitable funding.

APIA Scholars Celebrates Increased Funding for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs)

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) celebrates the recent agreement between congressional leaders and the Biden-Harris administration on a FY2023 bipartisan omnibus spending package that includes an increase in funding for traditionally underfunded and underrepresented students and the institutions that serve them. In particular, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) received an almost 70% increase in funding over the final spending package of FY2022.

Key Points: 
  • In particular, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) received an almost 70% increase in funding over the final spending package of FY2022.
  • In particular, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) received an almost 70% increase in funding over the final spending package of FY2022.
  • The increased investment in AANAPISIs demonstrates a growing awareness of the importance of these institutions in supporting traditionally underserved low income and first generation Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students in higher education.
  • Based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 2003, APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) is the nation's leading non-profit organization devoted to the academic, personal, and professional success of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

TMCF Applauds the HBCU Investments in the Build Better Back Act

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) applauds the HBCU-related investments in the Build Back Better Act and calls on Congress to pass the bill expeditiously.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) applauds the HBCU-related investments in the Build Back Better Act and calls on Congress to pass the bill expeditiously.
  • Importantly, the language of the Build Back Better Act makes it clear that like institutions will only be competing against like institutions for these funds, a top priority for TMCF.
  • The Build Back Better Act represents a truly historic investment in HBCUs and their students, said Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO of TMCF.
  • TMCF looks forward to working with Congress and the Biden Administration to get the Build Back Better Act through Congress and signed by the President.

White House Continues to Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by Glenda Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPA

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.

Key Points: 
  • As president of Tennessee State University, I see first-hand the difficulties that HBCUs experience and the continuing, looming disparity in the educational gap.
  • The President and Vice President have provided historic support for HBCUs and invested in HBCUs at unprecedented levels.
  • We must now work with Congress to pass the legislation that will more sustainably support HBCUs.
  • We all must continue to work with Congress to pass this legislation as it would indeed Build Back Better HBCUs.