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Oregonian Analysis: State College Enrollment Diversifies
PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of Latino and multiracial students attending Oregon’s public universities has more than doubled in the past seven years, according to an analysis of enrollment records by a Portland newspaper. The state’s public universities collectively saw enrollment rise 5 percent from 2010 to 2016, largely because of an influx of minority […]
November 30, 2016
Students
FBI: Islamic State Group Might Have Inspired Ohio State Attacker
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Somali-born student who carried out a car-and-knife attack at Ohio State University may have been inspired by the Islamic State group and a former al-Qaida leader, investigators said Wednesday. Law enforcement officials said it’s too soon to say the rampage that hurt 11 people on Monday was terrorism and that they […]
November 30, 2016
Students
Report: Education Key to Middle East Stability
America’s interests are at stake as students leaving Syria and other countries have had their educations interrupted — educations needed for those nations to eventually rebuild.
November 30, 2016
Students
Diverse Conversations: Addressing Needs of Students from Different Backgrounds
It is important for every campus to do more than simply represent the racial and cultural campus majority.
November 30, 2016
Students
Pharmacy Schools See Emerging Opportunities in Field
While demand for pharmacy school graduates has waned slightly, new opportunities beyond the traditional community pharmacy continue to grow.
November 30, 2016
Students
For-profit Colleges Expect Fortunes to Improve Under Trump
After nearing collapse under the Obama administration, the for-profit college industry is celebrating Donald Trump’s election as a chance for a rebound.
November 29, 2016
Students
UNC Wilmington Gives Voice to Young Writing Talent
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s creative writing department and publishing laboratory has forged a partnership with HarperCollins Publishers, which gives students access to crucial publishing industry information and individuals.
November 29, 2016
Students
President Cauce Continues to Break Down Barriers to Diversity
An emigrant Cuban woman, Dr. Ana Mari Cauce of the University of Washington may not be deemed your typical American college president.
November 29, 2016
Students
Mosque Director Says He Didn’t Know Ohio State Attacker
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The director of a mosque attended by the Ohio State attacker says numerous programs are in place to help youth and prevent self-radicalization. Horsed Noah says he wasn’t familiar with Abdul Razak Ali Artan, the OSU student born in Somalia who police say carried out the car-and-knife rampage that left 11 people […]
November 29, 2016
Students
Detroit College Tuition Program Expands to Cover 4 Years
DETROIT — A college tuition program that serves Detroit residents has been expanded to cover four years for students with good grades. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Detroit Promise program expansion makes Detroit the largest city in the U.S. to give all of its students a chance to earn a college degree tuition-free. […]
November 29, 2016
Students
Terrorism Considered Possible Motive in Attack at Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Somali-born college student plowed his car into a group of pedestrians at Ohio State University and began stabbing people with a butcher knife Monday before he was shot to death by a police officer. Police said they are investigating whether it was a terrorist attack. Eleven people were hurt, one critically. […]
November 28, 2016
Students
Liberty Names Former Baylor AD Ian McCaw New Athletic Director
LYNCHBURG, Va. — Ian McCaw, former athletic director at scandal-plagued Baylor, is the new athletic director at Liberty University. The school made the announcement on its web site Monday. McCaw replaces Jeff Barber, who resigned abruptly on Nov. 18. McCaw spent 13 years at Baylor, and the school won four national championships and 56 Big […]
November 28, 2016
Students
NCCU Chancellor Debra Saunders-White Dies
Debra Saunders-White, 59, the first permanent female chancellor of North Carolina Central University, died of cancer Saturday.
November 27, 2016
Students
‘Sanctuary Campus’ Movement Taking Shape as Trump Threat to DACA Looms
The dashing of the executive orders of President Obama will be the low-hanging fruit for a Trump administration looking for quick action on its very first day.
November 27, 2016
Students
University of St. Thomas Plans to Assist Low-income Students
ST. PAUL, Minn.  — The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul plans to launch a two-year program aimed at helping low-income students earn degrees. The Dougherty Family College at St. Thomas will start with $18 million in private donations, Minnesota Public Radio News reported. That includes money from Mike Dougherty, head of the Dougherty […]
November 27, 2016
Students
University of Akron Calling for Buyouts, Recruitment Boost
AKRON, Ohio —The University of Akron plans to offer voluntary buyouts to employees, increase recruiting efforts of international students and restructure its scholarship system to address a looming deficit and declining enrollment. University of Akron President Matt Wilson outlined a two-year plan last week to shore up the school’s finances. The university hopes to finalize […]
November 27, 2016
Students
NCAA: Notre Dame Must Vacate Wins After Academic Misconduct
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Brian Kelly’s worst season at Notre Dame took a embarrassing turn Tuesday as the NCAA announced that academic misconduct orchestrated by a student athletic trainer will cost the storied program all 21 victories from the 2012-13 seasons, including the 12-0 run that vaulted the Fighting Irish into the national championship game […]
November 22, 2016
Students
Diverse Conversations: What Professor Esolen Gets Right About Diversity
History professor Anthony Esolen recently came under fire when he penned an article for Crisis magazine that questioned the push for diversity at his workplace: Catholic institution Providence College.
November 22, 2016
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