The department awards grant to West Virginia University for building panel development. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $400,000 to a research team at West…
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USDA Expands Tribal Education Programs and Investments
$5 million in grants, Tribal fellowships, and scholarship programs are intended to increase the next generation of agricultural leaders. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
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CA Teen Pleads Guilty to Running “Swatting” Business
Department of Justice brought charges against the culprit for hundreds of faked emergency calls. California teenager Alan Filion pled guilty this month to falsely calling SWAT on hundreds…
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Education Secretary Announces $19 Million for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Funding will strengthen research facilities in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced $19 million in grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, timing his…
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HUD Announces Fair Housing Partnership with North Carolina Central University
The agency will pair university students with fair housing attorneys across the nation. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a partnership last month that is…
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USDA Invests in Scholarships for Future Agricultural Leaders
The funding will boost food and agricultural careers through scholarships at historically Black universities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment to support…
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Federal Judge Again Blocks Student Loan Cancellation
He granted an injunction after a multi-state lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp temporarily halted President Biden’s latest student loan cancellation plan following a request by six other…
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FBI Disrupts Covert Chinese Hacking Group
“Flax Typhoon” posed as an IT company called Integrity Technology Group. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has disrupted a second major Chinese hacking group, FBI Director Christopher…
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$28 Million Invested in Teacher Quality Partnership Program
Education Department funding will support teacher development and retention in high-need communities. The Department of Education announced that more than $28 million will be distributed through the Teacher…
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Commerce Department Appoints Four New Members to AI Advisory Committee
Members of private company leadership to discuss AI workforce issues Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently announced the appointment of new members to the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee…
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