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Founded as a âColored Institute,â W.Va. State University Celebrates 120th Anniversary
West Virginia State University, a historically Black school that first opened its doors in March 1891, is celebrating its 120th academic year this 2010-2011 school year.
October 11, 2010
Students
N.J. Senator Calls for Anti-bully Law After College Suicide
Colleges should adopt a code of conduct that prohibits bullying and harassment in the wake of the suicide of a Rutgers University student whose gay sexual encounter in his dorm room was streamed online, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg said at a town meeting on campus.
October 7, 2010
Students
Former Texas Public School Teacher Leaves Millions to UT-San Antonio
An elementary school teacher who became inspired to help low-income students finish college when she heard them lament about rising costs has left the bulk of her estate â estimated at $22 million â to the University of Texas at San Antonio for scholarships.
October 7, 2010
Students
Obama Rallies Crowd at Bowie State University
In an effort to infuse a fresh burst of energy among youthful voters, President Barack Obama made his first return visit as Commander-in-Chief to Marylandâs oldest Historically Black University Thursday to rally support for Gov. Martin OâMalley and the stateâs Democratic candidates.
October 7, 2010
Students
Conference Highlights Helping Students With Timely Degree Completion
Colleges and universities must find ways to help their increasingly diverse student bodies earn their degrees on time and accept responsibility if large numbers of students persistently take too long to graduate, expert panelists said Wednesday at a Baltimore education conference.
October 6, 2010
Students
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Launches âGeneration 1st Degreeâ Campaign
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) organization on Tuesday convened its Education Summit 2010 in New York and launched the âGeneration 1st Degreeâ program, which aims to fulfill the fundâs goal of helping Hispanic families attain a college degree in every household.
October 5, 2010
Students
Community College Summit to Highlight Initiatives, Promote New Ideas
White House community college summit is set to open a chapter on two-year institutions expanding their role in U.S. postsecondary education and work-force preparation.
October 4, 2010
Students
Game Delay: Latinos Not Yet Scoring With College Athletics
Despite their growing presence in professional sports, Latinos remain underrepresented in collegiate athletics.
October 4, 2010
Students
Perspectives: Itâs About Common Sense and Decency
The events leading to Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementiâs death speaks to a continuing myopia and homophobia, a decline of decency and a lack of critical-thinking skills among some college students.
October 3, 2010
Students
Proprietary Colleges Accused of Scamming Vulnerable Populations at Senate Hearing
U.S. Senate hearing demonstrates that debate over for-profit colleges is growing political with Republicans charging that Democratsâ motivations are all wrong.
September 30, 2010
Students
National Academies Committee Recommends Measures To Boost Minority STEM Participation
Citing the relatively low levels of minority representation in science and engineering, leaders of a group working to increase diversity in those fields released a report Thursday that shows the extent of the problem and makes recommendations on how to solve it.
September 30, 2010
Students
Latino Student-focused College Programs Honored at U.S. Capitol
Prominent political officials helped Washington-based nonprofit group Excelencia in Education salute collegiate programs that boost Latino student success Wednesday during the non-profitâs fifth annual awards ceremony.
September 29, 2010
Students
Minority Engineering Association Urges National Focus on Community College Students
A national engineering science group, citing the surge in minority student enrollment in community colleges, says more emphasis should be placed on two-year college students to increase STEM field graduates.
September 29, 2010
Students
New Jersey Police Charge Two in Fatal College Shooting
Two men were charged Monday in the weekend shooting at an off-campus house party that left a Seton Hall University student dead and four other people wounded.
September 27, 2010
Students
Latino College Completion Campaign Moves Forward With Collaboration Strategy
Excelencia in Education spearheads collaboration among advocacy groups to improve Hispanic college attendance and graduation rates.
September 27, 2010
Students
Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships Went to People Tied to Ga. Lawmaker
The controversy over Rep. Sanford Bishopâs decision to award scholarships to his relatives has expanded as four more students tied to the south Georgia Democrat have acknowledged receiving them as well.
September 26, 2010
Students
Mexican Drug Conflict Threatens U.S. College Study Abroad Programs
U.S. State Departmentâs travel advisory compels some institutions to withdraw their students from the country for safety concerns.
September 26, 2010
Students
Private College Associations Introduce Student Access Website
A project begun by two leading associations of non-profit private U.S. higher education institutions targets the national goal of re-establishing the U.S. as the worldâs leader in college completion.
September 23, 2010
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