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Students
Survey Reveals How Far Americans Would Go To Erase Their Student Debt
With the levels of student debt on the rise, LendEDU recently conducted a survey to see just how far Americans would go to erase their debt. As of now, the average student loan borrower carries a hefty $28,565 in debt on their shoulders, and, for many, it won’t be paid off within a decade. Keeping […]
January 14, 2020
Students
Study Finds Marijuana Use Increase Among College Students in Legalized States
A recent study by Oregon State University found that college student’s use of marijuana have increased within legalized states. According the survey, students in legalized marijuana states were 18% more likely to use marijuana in the past 30 days over students in states that have not legalized the drug. Additionally, the students were also 17% […]
January 13, 2020
Students
Study Finds Imposter Syndrome Higher Among First Generation Students
Imposter syndrome describes the unfounded belief that one is unworthy of his or her accomplishments, and according to new research, first-generation college students are more likely to suffer from it. The study, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, focused on a group of 818 freshmen and sophomore students pursuing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields.
January 13, 2020
Students
UVA School of Nursing Receives $20M to Fund Scholarships and Increase Program Diversity
The University of Virginia School of Nursing received $20 million to fund scholarships and increase the program diversity, according to university officials. This is one of many donations given by Bill and Joanne Conway, whose previous grants totaled $15 million. Scholarships will be funded for 10-12 years with a goal of ensuring that nursing students […]
January 12, 2020
Students
Guardian Ninjas of Integrity (And How We Got There)
We teach at Western Governors University (WGU) which has over 110,000 students from every state in the country. Recently, we were part of a student conduct board hearing with a student who allegedly plagiarized four papers. Ava (we’ll call her to protect her identity), was an English Language Learner who was born outside of the U.S.
January 9, 2020
Students
American Association of State Colleges and Universities Receives $2.5M Grant
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) a $2.5 million grant in order to increase student success. AASCU has around 400 public colleges and university members and is one of 12 organizations to receive the foundation’s Intermediaries for Scale grant. Through the grant, AASCU aims to […]
January 9, 2020
Students
APLU Receives $2.5M Grant to Aid Student Success
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) received a $2.5 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to help break down higher education barriers for students. Under the foundation’s Intermediaries for Scale two-year grant, only 12 organizations were awarded the funding out of 200 applicants. APLU will launch the Powered by Publics: […]
January 9, 2020
Students
African Methodist Episcopal Church Forgives Morris Brown College’s $4M Debt
Over $4 million in debt owed by Morris Brown College was forgiven by the Executive Committee of the General Board of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. However, Morris Brown College agreed to create a $1.5 million scholarship for AME members. Morris Brown College lost its accreditation in 2002 but has continued […]
January 8, 2020
Students
University of New Haven Partners With New Haven Promise to Offer More Scholarships
The University of New Haven recently partnered with New Haven Promise to provide students an extended opportunity to attend college at a lower cost.
January 7, 2020
Students
One Small Liberal Arts College is Showing The World How Higher Education Should Evolve
It is hard to recall a time in my life filled with more cynicism than the one we are in today. If you want to believe that as a country, we can’t do better, stop reading now. Because I want to tell you a pretty cool story that reminds us that individuals and institutions can do good.
January 7, 2020
Students
Michelle Obama to Launch Video Series on Instagram as Part of Reach Higher Initiative
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will expand her Reach Higher Initiative, aimed to help first-generation college students, by launching a video series on Instagram. “A Year of Firsts” will focus on student’s experiences during their first year of college. It will be a six-part series premiering in mid-January on IGTV and the last video will […]
January 7, 2020
Students
UC San Diego and SDCCD Received $2.7M in Grants
The University of California San Diego and San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) received $2.7 million in grants to help fund a program for transfer students as well as implement career training that discusses employment after graduation for Ph.D. students. SDCCD received $1.2 million and UC San Diego was awarded $1.5 million by the The […]
January 7, 2020
Students
22 U.S. Representatives Write Letter Supporting Harvard’s Graduate Worker Strike
Twenty-two Harvard graduates currently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives signed a letter on Dec. 20 in support of the university’s graduate student employees who began striking for health insurance, a higher minimum wage and better protections against discrimination on Dec. 3. In the letter, the alumni emphasize a worker’s rights to unionize and […]
December 29, 2019
Students
Judge Damon J. Keith Estate Commits $100,000 to Scholarship in His Name
The estate of U.S. District Court Judge Damon J. Keith has committed $100,000 to an endowed scholarship fund established in his name at West Virginia State University. Keith, a 1943 alumnus of what was then West Virginia State College, passed away this past April. He had served more than five decades on the federal bench […]
December 19, 2019
Students
Tom Joyner Creates Scholarships for Benedict College Students
Tom Joyner, who served for 25 years as radio host of “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” established need-based scholarships for 15 Benedict College students, according to the school. The students will each receive $1,000 and the scholarship was announced during Joyner’s last show after 25 years on air. Tom Joyner’s Foundation has a goal of […]
December 19, 2019
Students
American University Launches Full Scholarship Program for D.C. Resident Students
American University (AU) set aside $3 million to create full scholarships for Washington D.C. based high school students. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students were recipients of the AU District Scholars Award. The scholarship covers full tuition as well as room and board at AU for those students who need financial aid and have […]
December 18, 2019
Students
Group of UCSC Graduate Student Workers On Strike
A group of graduate student workers at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) are on strike and withholding students’ semester grades until given a 70% pay increase, which would equal an additional $1,412 a month. According to the students, the raise would account for the higher cost of living in Santa Cruz, which they […]
December 12, 2019
Students
Howard University Receives $4 Million Gift to Invest in Minority STEM Scholarship
Howard University received $4 million from the Hopper-Dean Foundation to fund the Bison STEM Scholars Program, a scholarship program designed to increase the number of minority students earning a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) by alleviating their financial burden. The gift, which is the largest amount Howard has received from […]
December 11, 2019
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