Opinion Piece by Founder and Donor, Don Graham. By Donald E. Graham November 26 Donald E. Graham is chairman of Graham Holdings and co-founder of the scholarship fund TheDream.us. A lame-duck session of Congress isn’t a time for creativity and new initiatives. But there is a simple bill that could pass both chambers, be signed…

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By Delaware Business Now – November 1, 2018 For the sixth consecutive year, Delaware State University has achieved record enrollment, with a total student population of 4,872 for the 2018-2019 academic year. it represents an overall increase of 5% over last year’s enrollment of 4,648. The goal is to reach 5,000 students by 2020. “Delaware State University has…

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Washington, DC – TheDream.US, el programa de acceso y éxito universitario más grande del país para jóvenes inmigrantes, comenzó su nueva ronda de aplicaciones de becas para el año académico 2019-2020 (obtenga más información y cómo aplicar aquí). El TheDream.US, ha otorgado más de 4,000 becas a estudiantes con DACA y TPS en más de…

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In a recent survey, DACA students expressed worry over the future of their legal status. By HELEN SABROWSKY Last September, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, but ongoing discussions in federal appeals courts have blocked the proposal so far — leaving DACA recipients in limbo. A recently published survey…

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Young undocumented immigrants will be among those who will get free tickets to see Michelle Obama when she tours the country this fall with her forthcoming memoir, “Becoming.” Live Nation, which is organizing Obama’s tour, announced Friday, Oct. 26, that thousands of complimentary tickets will be donated, especially to young people in underserved communities. TheDream.US, which provides scholarships…

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For Immediate Release: November 1, 2018 Contact: Michael Earls at 202-494-8555 and [email protected] Washington, DC –TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for immigrant youth, today opened its new round of scholarship applications for the 2019-2020 academic year (learn more and how to apply here). TheDream.US, which has provided more than 4,000 scholarships…

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New survey results published by TheDream.US indicate that 71 percent of undocumented immigrant students work while in college. Of those working students, 29 percent report working full-time, and eighty-nine percent report attending school full-time. In comparison, 43 percent of U.S. undergraduates overall work in some capacity while attending college. Pointing to these findings—and the other…

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For Immediate Release: October 23, 2018 Contact: Michael Earls at 202-494-8555 and [email protected]   The Chronicle of Higher Education Highlights New “In Their Own Words” Report from TheDream.US New report summarizes findings from national survey of 1,400 TheDream.US Scholars; presents recommendations for how educational institutions, policymakers, business community and others can help immigrant students succeed…

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For Immediate Release: October 22, 2018 Contact: Michael Earls at 202-494-8555 and [email protected] “In Their Own Words” – New Report from TheDream.US Highlights Survey Findings of 1,400 Scholars and Offers Related Recommendations Washington, DC – TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for immigrant youth, today released In Their Own Words, a new…

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Editor’s note: This year, Delaware State University is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its designation as a university. The News Journal is publishing a series of columns this week by DSU leaders, alumni, students and supporters about the school’s past, present and future. This op-ed was written by Kevin Gutierrez-Hernandez a junior mass communications major at Delaware…

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