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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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Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Coalition Receives $124 Million Gift From Blue Meridian Partners
Chronicle of Philanthropy shares the news of Blue Meridian's recent $124M investment in the HBCU Transformation Project and hopes that other funders will join.
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Sep 14, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project receives $124 million from Blue Meridian
Philanthropy News Digest shares investment goals for Blue Meridian Partners' recent $124M gift to the HBCU Transformation Project.
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Sep 13, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project getting millions in funding
Auburn Citizen covers Blue Meridian Partners' additional $124 million investment in the HBCU Transformation project.
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Sep 13, 2023
Historically Black Colleges Land $124 Million Donation to Boost Enrollment, Graduation Rates
Melissa Korn of the Wall Street Journal reports on Blue Meridian's additional $124 million investment in the HBCU Transformation project as a way to increase economic opportunity.
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Sep 13, 2023
HBCU TRANSFORMATION PROJECT RECEIVES $124 MILLION INVESTMENT TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT, IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, AND EXPAND PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY
The HBCU Transformation Project received a $124 million investment from Blue Meridian Partners, increasing its total to $184 million. The new investment will expand work to drive systemic improvements among among HBCUs nationwide.
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Aug 28, 2023
Amid Historic Declines In Math Learning, One Leader Sees A Path To Success
Zearn CEO and co-founder Shalinee Sharma stresses the importance of math education in Forbes.
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Aug 27, 2023
CIS of Ohio works to help more Ohio students stay in school
Spectrum News 1 highlights how Communities of Schools is supporting students in Ohio as they begin a new school year.
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Aug 25, 2023
LifeSet program looks to help young people aging out of foster care system
Nashville-based News Channel 5 shares how Youth Villages helps young people who are aging out of foster care navigate the transition to adulthood.
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Aug 21, 2023
Q & A: Connecting Community Resources to the Students Who Need Them Most
Rey Saldaña, president and CEO of Communities in Schools (CIS), chats with Education Week about how CIS's integrated support models helps students stay in school.
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Aug 7, 2023
These workers stuck in low-wage jobs saw their salaries nearly double in 3 months thanks to this nonprofit
Fortune reports on a recent study from UVA which found that alumni of Merit America's workforce development training saw significant wage increase within a few months of graduating from the program.