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Graduate Students Hopeful After Reported Elimination Of Tuition Waiver Tax
Graduate students across the country breathed a cautious sigh of relief as various reports indicated this week that the newly negotiated GOP tax bill will exclude the tax on graduate student tuition waivers.
December 14, 2017
Students
Dr. Ajay Nair Selected as Next President of Arcadia University
Arcadia University’s Board of Trustees announced that Dr. Ajay Nair has been named the 22nd president of the university. He will be the first person of color to lead the private, liberal arts university in its 164-year history.
December 10, 2017
Students
Study: Sexual Misconduct, Drug Misuse and Mental Health Are Major Issues at Community Colleges
While issues of sexual misconduct, drug misuse and mental health are much discussed in the higher education context, some researchers say that community colleges are often left out of the conversation.
December 5, 2017
Students
First-Generation Students Celebrated in Nationwide Festivities
In an effort to showcase and empower first-generation students, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) will organize a national celebration on college and university campuses this week.
November 5, 2017
Students
Alabama A&M’s First Capital Campaign Hugely Successful
By the time Alabama A&M University concluded its first-ever capital campaign, the university had raised $27.3 million — an amount that university officials say surpassed the original goal of $16.25 million by 68 percent.
November 5, 2017
Students
Professor Apologizes for Fiery Response to Muslim Student
CINCINNATI — A University of Cincinnati music teacher has apologized for his fiery online responses to a Muslim student who was critical of Donald Trump’s presidency and talked about celebrating freedom and diversity. College-Conservatory of Music assistant professor Clifford Adams wrote a letter late Wednesday to The Cincinnati Enquirer saying he is “deeply sorry” for […]
November 2, 2017
Students
Colleges Wrestle with Issue of Using Students’ Fees for Controversial Speakers
Should college students’ money be paying for controversial speakers and programs? Debate comes as universities shift more costs to students, including the bill for hot-button speakers and polarizing clubs.
November 2, 2017
Students
Pennsylvania Education Leader Going Extra Mile for Diversity
Under Dr. John Sygielski’s leadership, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College has made great strides in creating an inclusive environment.
November 2, 2017
Students
University of Wisconsin Survey: Fewer Underrepresented Students Feel Welcome
MADISON, Wis — Minority, disabled and gay students say they’re having a tougher time surviving on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus than most students, according to a survey the university released Wednesday. The survey found about 80 percent of student respondents said they often felt welcome and respected at UW-Madison. However, only 65 percent of […]
November 2, 2017
Students
Black Students Voice Concerns After Kansas State Racist Incidents
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Black students at Kansas State University voiced concerns about recent racist incidents at a meeting with top school officials on Wednesday night after a car was found near campus earlier in the day scrawled with racial slurs and threats. University spokesman Jeff Morris said the meeting discussed a range of concerns from […]
November 2, 2017
Students
Ex-Univ. of Iowa Wrestler Released on Bond in Cheating Case
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A former University of Iowa wrestler has been released on bond after appearing in court to face federal computer fraud charges in a large-scale academic misconduct scandal. Trevor Graves appeared Thursday before a magistrate at the federal courthouse in Davenport. He was released but ordered to obey a curfew and other restrictions […]
November 2, 2017
Students
Expert: Changes in Education Not Keeping Pace with Workforce Needs
Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows big employment gains in health care and social aid.
November 1, 2017
Students
University of Hartford Student Faces Bias Charge for Endangering Roommate
An student at the University of Hartford was arrested for allegedly executing several vile acts against her roommate, including mixing body fluids into her roommate’s beauty products and otherwise contaminating her personal items.
November 1, 2017
Students
Studies Show Minimal Socialization Boost for Interracial Dorm Roommates
Some research shows that interracial dorm-room pairings don’t necessarily lead to greater socialization or mixing of students from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
November 1, 2017
Students
Norwich University Denies Negligence Prior to Reported Sex Assault
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — A private military college in Vermont is denying a student’s claim that it was negligent in its handling of three complaints against a cadet prior to his expulsion for a reported sexual assault. The Times Argus reports that Norwich University in Northfield is being sued in federal court by a former student […]
November 1, 2017
Students
Charges Filed vs. Penn State Frat Over Unconscious Student
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Police have filed alcohol-related charges against a suspended Penn State fraternity after a student suspected of drinking there was found unconscious and hospitalized. The Centre Daily Times reports two misdemeanor counts of selling and furnishing liquor to a minor were filed against Delta Tau Delta on Monday. State College police found […]
November 1, 2017
Students
Details of Abuse Emerge in Hazing Case Against College Frat
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Authorities say a rental home near a New York college campus became a house of horrors for fraternity pledges who were vomited on, doused in urine and forced to eat foods that made them throw up. More details of the allegations against the Pi Alpha Nu are emerging in documents filed in […]
November 1, 2017
Students
UW-Superior to Drop 9 Majors, 15 Minors, Grad Program
SUPERIOR, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Superior officials have decided to drop nine majors, 15 minors and a graduate program due to lack of interest. Wisconsin Public Radio reports some of the majors include sociology, theater, journalism and political science. The minors include physics, legal studies, computer science and photography. The masters in art therapy program […]
November 1, 2017
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