The Work of Opportunity
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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
Coalition of HBCUs gets $124 million to support enrollment, graduation and employment rates
NBC News amplifies Blue Meridian's annoucement regarding investing an additional $124 million in the HBCU Transformation Project.
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Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project Receives $124M Investment From Philanthropy Organization
Reporting for BET, Nigel Roberts details Blue Meridian's recent multimillion dollar investment in the HBCU Transformation Project.
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Sep 15, 2023
HBCU Transformation Project receives $124 million from Blue Meridian
Philanthropy News Digest reports on how Blue Meridian's recent $124M investment in the HBCU Transformation Project will increase the number of HBCU graduates by 22,000.
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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.