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TitlePaige Renews Commitment to Hispanic Colleges and Universities
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U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige today (March 30) renewed the
department's commitment to expanding educational opportunities for
Hispanic students by signing an agreement with the Hispanic Association of
Colleges and Universities (HACU). The announcement was made at HACU's
annual Capital Forum in Washington, D.C.

"We must open the door to postsecondary education for more Hispanic
students and take steps to ensure that they have the skills, confidence and
resources to complete their studies," Secretary Paige said. "Today, I am
pleased to sign an agreement that will strengthen our partnership with HACU
to fulfill our shared goal of increasing educational attainment for Hispanic
youngsters and preparing them for the demands of the 21st century."

Read the entire article at:
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2004/03/03302004.html
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