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Arkansas State University Campus in Mexico on Track to Open
JONESBORO, Ark. — Arkansas State University’s $75 million campus in Queretaro, Mexico, is on track to open in the fall. The Jonesboro Sun reports the first round of acceptance letters will be sent out Jan. 16. Provost Brad Rawlins says 330 students applied to school at the new campus. The school will initially offer degree […]
Students
Columbia University Objects to Vote for Graduates Students to Unionize
NEW YORK — Columbia University has formally objected to a recent vote by the Ivy League institution’s graduate teaching and research assistants to join the United Auto Workers union. The university filed a challenge with the National Labor Relations Board this past Friday regarding a Dec. 9 vote that authorized union representation for Columbia’s graduate […]
Students
Washington State Seeks to Increase Foreign Students
SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington State University wants to increase the number of students from other countries who enroll at the Pullman-based school. The university this week signed an agreement with a company that recruits international students. The effort is part of the school’s goal to become one of the nation’s top 25 public research universities […]
Students
Lamar University Student Decorates Christmas Trees to Help Pay Tuition
BEAUMONT, Texas — Brittany Pellerin’s kitchen looks like a Christmas craft store aisle exploded. “It’s like we have an at-home Hobby Lobby,” Pellerin said. “There’s glitter everywhere.” The Beaumont Enterprise reports the Lamar University senior has spent several weekends crafting wreaths, tree toppers and centerpieces – something she’s done for five years to help cover […]
Leadership & Policy
Email Reveals Rifts Between ex-Ball State Chief, Board Chair
MUNCIE, Ind. — A newspaper has obtained an email revealing rifts between former Ball State University President Paul Ferguson and the Indiana school’s governing board chairman months before the president’s unexplained departure. The (Muncie) Star Press reported Sunday that it obtained the email written by Ferguson to university officials in March 2015, 10 months before […]
Students
Janet Yellen to College Grads: Best Job Market in Nearly a Decade
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Monday that college graduates are entering the strongest job market the country has seen in nearly a decade, and their degree is more important than ever. Yellen said that with changes in the job market such as technology and globalization, succeeding in the job market is increasingly […]
Students
Staff Trains for University of Minnesota Mental Health Program
MINNEAPOLIS — A few dozen University of Minnesota faculty members have started receiving training through a pilot program that organizers say can help promote mental health. The new “mental health advocates” program teaches school faculty and staff how to look for signs of mental health issues primarily in students, the Minnesota Daily reported. Advocates received […]
Faculty & Staff
Sheriff Training Southeastern University’s Faculty to Carry Guns on Campus
LAKELAND, Fla. — A central Florida sheriff’s office said Friday that it plans to train faculty at a local private university in law enforcement tactics and will consider them “special deputies” with the goal of stopping an active shooter. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it would train a certain number of faculty and staff […]
Students
Decline of In-state Public College Students Worries Regents
VERMILLION, S.D. — The state Board of Regents is concerned about the future of higher education and unfilled jobs because more South Dakota residents are foregoing college after graduating high school. Executive Director Mike Rush said the state needs to make an effort to recruit students and train workers, especially for health care and educational […]
Students
Ohio Colleges, Universities: Protect Immigrant Students
DELAWARE, Ohio — At least 11 Ohio colleges and universities are standing up for immigrant students who could see their statuses change after President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. Some advocates, lawyers and universities are concerned that Trump could cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which has allowed young immigrants to work […]
Faculty & Staff
Despite Claims, Iowa State Professor does not run Focus Groups
A prominent Iowa political scientist who goes by the nickname “Dr. Politics” has routinely made misleading claims suggesting he has gleaned unique political insight from a focus group, when he actually just discusses issues with acquaintances and contacts, The Associated Press has found. Iowa State University professor Steffen Schmidt, who is frequently quoted about the […]
Students
Crashing at Grandma’s? Some New York University Students to Bunk with Elderly
NEW YORK — Ah, college. Halls of ivy. Stimulating class discussions. All-night cram sessions. Sleeping in an old woman’s apartment? New York University is introducing a program next fall to help students save money by putting them up in elderly people’s spare bedrooms. It may get snickers from some students who see college as their […]
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