Each one has a story. For some, their childhoods were marked by foster homes and food stamps. Others dodged the drugs and guns that permeated Miami's housing projects. Many were raised in one-parent households where their part-time work helped pay the bills. ...more

July 8, 2008

For decades, USF, with some help from the federal government, has set aside money, faculty and space in its residence halls each summer for students from low-income families who are the first generation in their families to go to college. ...more

July 7, 2008

AP Overload? Regarding "School Chief Earns $37,620 In Bonuses" (Metro, Jan. 15): ...more

January 22, 2008

By JESSICA BLAIR
The Suncoast News ...more

December 12, 2007

In your editorial on Nov. 21, you criticized the University of South Florida for focusing on a modern six-year graduation rate for students, rather than the four-year curriculum defined in a paradigm established long ago. The editorial was off the mark for several reasons. ...more

November 30, 2007

Students at Pasco-Hernando Community College are now getting the opportunity to have a one-on-one relationship with faculty and staff members as their mentors to help them stay in school. The new mentoring program, which targets African American students, was introduced this fall, with 18 students participating. ...more

November 28, 2007