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Sep 29, 2025
As the US approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reflecting on America’s founding ideals—and asking whether the promise of opportunity still holds true today.
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Mar 26, 2024
Code for America CEO urges human-centered AI adoption
StateScoop interviews Code for America CEO, Amanda Renteria, who promotes a human-centered adoption of AI.
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Mar 26, 2024
Nonprofit connects recently incarcerated individuals with employment
A Memphis-based news outlet reports on how the local Center for Employment Opportunities is helping recently-incarcerated individuals in Greater Memphis secure employment.
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Mar 26, 2024
Can AI Help You Do Your Taxes?
Time Magazine highlights how Code for America is exploring ways to use AI to help Americans file their taxes.
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Mar 19, 2024
Some HBCUs are seeing enrollment surge. Here’s why.
Higher Ed Dive cites the HBCU Transformation Project as an example of recent investment in HBCUs that have helped spur an increase in enrollment.
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Mar 19, 2024
Georgia State Launches Industry-Vetted CS Courses With CodePath
Government Technology reports on the expansion of a partnership between CodePath and Georgia State University.
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Mar 19, 2024
USC Upstate has unveiled its ‘Greater 2030’ strategic plan. Here’s what it includes.
South Carolina's Post & Courier details USC Upstate's expansion plans, which contribute to its shared goal with Spartanburg Academic Movement to increase the number of Spartanburg County residents who have a college degree.
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Mar 11, 2024
How a complicated benefits system lets some fall through the safety net
PBS NewsHour highlights Code for America for their efforts to make public benefits more accessible for eligible Americans.
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Mar 8, 2024
Free program provides hope and support for pregnant women in Berks, Schuylkill counties
A Pennsylvania-based news outlet highlights the benefits of Nurse-Family Partnership for first-time mothers in the community.
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Mar 7, 2024
New York announces free tax-filing tool after IRS partnership
StateScoop details New York's free tax-filing system, developed in partnership with Code for America.
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Mar 7, 2024
UNCF CEO Talks Fundraising Success with Donors Big and Small
The Chronicle of Philanthropy interviews Michael Lomax, CEO of United Negro College Fund, about recent investments in his organization.