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Latest College & Financial Aid NewsGun Violence in U.S. Schools: What You Can DoMay 27, 2022 In the United States, guns have become the leading cause of death in children and teens, according to the CDC (2020). Every year, roughly 18,000 people under the age of 19 years old are shot and killed or injured by a firearm, according to research conducted by Everytown For Gun Safety. School shootings are a uniquely American epidemic. In 2022 so far, there have been 27 shootings in American schools. Last year, there were 34 shootings. Over the past 20 years, mass shootings have become the norm in American society, yet little effort has been made to prevent this uptick in gun violence on K-12 and college campuses. [...] Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2022 ScholarshipsMay 25, 2022 As we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we reflect on the enormous contributions of Asian Americans and share their culturally rich history. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, with more than 23 million it total. However, API individuals, communities, and businesses have been disproportionately impacted by discrimination and criminal acts that have only been exacerbated by the pandemic in recent years. Now more than ever, we need to stand united as Americans against anti-Asian racism. [...] Travis Scott's Foundation Awards 100 HBCU Student ScholarshipsMay 20, 2022 Now in its second year, Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Foundation awarded $1 million dollars to 100 high-achieving Black high school seniors with financial need. This scholarship, known as the Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund, was named after Scott’s grandfather who was a Dean of the Prairie View A&M, as well as an alumnus. Each recipient won $10,000 that will be applied to their college educational expenses. These students have maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA throughout their high school career and will attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the fall. This year, all 38 HBCUs across the nation were represented among the recipients. [...] |