Letter to Congress on the Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Bill
Today, The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice (“The Hope Center”) submitted a letter to Congress supporting key programs…
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The Hope Center is proud to join nearly 100 organizations representing institutions of higher education, students and young people, mental…
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Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s FY 2023 Budget Proposal
Yesterday the Biden-Harris Administration released their proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 that will kick off Congressional funding negotiations this…
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#RealCollege Federal Policy Priorities: 2022
Educating students beyond high school is essential to America’s economic recovery, strength as a democracy, and our ability to compete…
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Statement on the FY 2022 Government Funding Bill
After prolonged negotiations, Congress passed a long-awaited bipartisan agreement this week to fund the government through the remainder of fiscal…
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#RealCollege Statement on Bomb Threats at HBCU Campuses
Black History Month is an opportunity to grapple with and name the history of state-sanctioned and interpersonal violence that Black…
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The Hope Center Lauds the Biden Administration’s New Funding to Support Student Basic Needs
Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden announced new resources and updated guidance for…
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#RealCollege Statement on Build Back Better Proposal
Yesterday, the Biden Administration and Congressional leaders released a framework agreement on budget reconciliation legislation. We believe this to be…
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Statement from Hope Center President & Founder Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab: Congratulations to #RealCollege™ Champion and Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal
This week, a bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate wisely confirmed James Kvaal for the role of Under Secretary of…
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Statement from The Hope Center: Protect #RealCollege™ Students from Eviction
The US. Supreme Court overturned an eviction moratorium designed to protect families in counties with rising COVID-19 caseloads.
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