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Western Kentucky University Regents Approve Diversity Plan
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Western Kentucky University regents have approved a five-year plan to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on the Bowling Green campus. WKU President Timothy C. Caboni says the plan demonstrates the school’s willingness to create a culture where everyone can flourish. Lynne Holland, WKU’s dean of students, says the plan focuses on […]
October 30, 2017
Students
Strayer to Acquire Capella Education in $1.9B Deal
HERNDON, Va. — Strayer Education is tying up with Capella Education in a deal worth about $1.9 billion under an administration that looks much more favorably at non-profit schools that had come under a harsher spotlight in recent years. The two schools, however, stood out from others mired in inquiries about students left with large […]
October 30, 2017
Students
Audit: $164K Misused by Former Cashiers at Grambling State
MONROE, La. — Three former cashiers at Grambling State University are accused of improperly increasing campus spending account balances by $164,000 for 35 students, including two of the ex-workers. Those are among the findings in an audit released Monday by Louisiana Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera’s office, which said the actions may have violated state and […]
October 30, 2017
Students
2 Penn State Frats Lose Recognition After Rules Violations
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Two fraternities have lost their recognition after what Pennsylvania State University describes as “several violations of university rules.” University officials said Saturday that Delta Upsilon has lost its recognition until the end of the spring semester. They say that Pi Lambda Phi won’t be recognized until the end of 2019. The […]
October 30, 2017
Students
Asian American Students Still Struggling With Burden of Expectations
Some Asian students see only one path forward. They must get the best grades. They need to get the highest honors. They have to do all these things to gain acceptance into the most elite colleges, where the process starts anew.
October 26, 2017
Students
Trump Nominates Kenneth Marcus to Lead Office for Civil Rights
The Trump administration has nominated a civil rights and Jewish advocate to a top position with the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights.
October 26, 2017
Students
Experts Tell Congress Free Speech on Campus ‘Essential’
Higher education leaders and government officials must resist efforts to restrict free speech on campus and keep colleges as places of “ongoing intellectual challenge,” a university president testified at a Congressional hearing Thursday.
October 26, 2017
Students
Iowa State Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Policies
DES MOINES, Iowa — A former Iowa State University administrator is suing the school, saying it gives students accused of sexual assault more protection than victims. The lawsuit filed by Robinette Kelley alleges the university blocked her attempts to properly investigate sexual assault complaints and stopped her from ensuring the university was Title IX compliant. […]
October 26, 2017
Students
Clemson Student Vice President Impeached, to Face Trial
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University’s student senate has voted to impeach the student government’s vice president, a Black man who recently refused to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. But Clemson spokesman John Gouch said Thursday the impeachment proceedings started before the pledge protest by Jaren Stewart. Student Senator Miller Hoffman, who is White, introduced […]
October 26, 2017
Students
University of Minnesota Aims to Attract Minority Students
MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota is increasing efforts to recruit students of color to its Twin Cities campus. The university’s admissions office is scheduling campus tours, sending out recruiters and delivering applications to potential students, Minnesota Public Radio reported. The office has five staff members dedicated to recruiting students of color. The university is […]
October 26, 2017
Students
Certain For-profit Colleges Leave Veterans in a Bind
Certain for-profit colleges have targeted veterans’ GI Bill dollars and have sold them worthless degrees.
October 25, 2017
Students
‘Yes’ Team Wins Debate Over Paying College Athletes
Two sides with decidedly different opinions on whether college athletes should be paid participated in a public debate on Tuesday night in New York City.
October 25, 2017
Students
Following Campus Shooting, Grambling President Assures Safety
Grambling State University’s administration decided to continue classes and homecoming events in the aftermath of two men being shot to death on campus around midnight Tuesday.
October 25, 2017
Students
Lawrence Activist Banned from University Building Hired
LAWRENCE, Kan. — A Lawrence activist who’s banned from one building at the University of Kansas for making students and staff feel unsafe has been hired to teach students on another part of the university’s campus. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that Caleb Stephens was banned from the university’s School of Social Welfare building after a […]
October 25, 2017
Students
Georgia Appeals Court Rules Against Immigrants Over In-state Tuition
ATLANTA — Immigrants who have been granted temporary status to stay in the U.S. will have to keep paying out-of-state tuition after an appeals court ruled against them, saying state colleges and universities in Georgia aren’t required to let them pay in-state tuition. Georgia’s state colleges and universities require verification of “lawful presence” in the […]
October 25, 2017
Students
Brown University Enrolls Students from Puerto Rico Tuition Free
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University is enrolling up to 50 students from the University of Puerto Rico tuition free following the destruction of Hurricane Maria. The Ivy League school in Providence will help the students find housing, as many still have no power or running water at their homes in Puerto Rico. Brown has already […]
October 25, 2017
Students
Private Missouri College Creates Mandatory Patriotism Class
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — An evangelical Christian college in Missouri is now requiring freshman to take a class aimed at encouraging patriotism. The College of the Ozarks has unveiled a military science class called Patriotic Education and Fitness. The course aims to educate students on modern military customs, U.S. politics and flag protocol and procedures. […]
October 25, 2017
Students
TMCF Names Harry Williams President/CEO
At its 30th Anniversary Awards Gala on Monday evening, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund named Dr. Harry Williams as its new president and CEO.
October 24, 2017
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