Black Thriving in America Report Dives Deep into Black Life Experiences  

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Black Thriving in America Report Dives Deep into Black Life Experiences (Thurgood Marshall College Fund, September 2024) Black Thriving in America Report Dives Deep into Black Life Experiences (Thurgood Marshall College Fund, September 2024) A new report examines the well-being of Black Americans through decades of research and surveys. “Black Thriving in America: 2024” in an announcement from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and information from Gallop’s Center on Black Voices. CNN’s Natasha S. Alford responded to the report, and a panel discussion on this topic was held, which included Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond, president of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Rep. Scalise Lays Out House Republicans' Fall Agenda House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said "Republicans will schedule a floor vote to prevent college accreditation from considering political views when certifying institutions of higher education."

Largest Accreditor Clears Way for Review of ‘Reduced Credit’ Bachelor’s Degrees The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) introduced a new process for reviewing bachelor’s degree programs requiring fewer than 120 academic credits. HLC, which historically has accredited programs in the central U.S., revealed last spring that it would this fall consider granting approval to any institution seeking to offer a “reduced-credit bachelor’s degree.”