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Stopping the Clock on Credits That Don’t Count

Students earn academic credit at one university or college then try to transfer to another, which sometimes won’t accept it. The result is that they spend far more time and money trying to obtain degrees.

March 31, 2013

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Reducing Number of High School Diplomas Proposed

State Superintendent of Education John White says he wants to consider eliminating one of Louisiana’s three high school diplomas.

March 26, 2013

Poll: Fans Not in Favor of Paying College Athletes

A national poll of sports fans reveals that a distinct minority supports paying college athletes but nearly half think top college coaches should be paid as much or more than their professional counterparts.

March 26, 2013

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Expert Applauds Colleges’ Greater Sensitivity Toward American Indians

She cites the growing tendency of colleges to do away with Indian mascots, for example.

March 21, 2013

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Graduation Rates Improve for 2013 March Madness Field

Graduation rates for athletes competing in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament rose significantly over last year, and gaps along racial lines narrowed slightly.

March 21, 2013

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Board Oks Pacts With Pa. University Faculty Raises

The board that oversees Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities gave the green light Wednesday to new contracts for thousands of faculty members and hundreds of sports coaches.

March 20, 2013

Community Colleges in Wash., Calif. Win Top Prize

Walla Walla Community College in Washington state and Santa Barbara City College in California were awarded the prestigious Aspen Prize on Tuesday for success attracting, retaining and graduating students into jobs and four-year universities.

March 19, 2013

Police Say Florida College Student Plotted Attack

A college student armed with guns and a backpack filled with explosives pulled a dorm fire alarm Monday in an apparent attempt to force other students out into the open so that he could slaughter them, authorities said.

March 19, 2013

Explosives Safely Removed From UCF Dorm

ORLANDO, Fla. — A college student killed himself in a dorm at the University of Central Florida and authorities found explosives and guns in the room early Monday, authorities said, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of students and cancellation of morning classes. University spokesman Grant Heston said normal campus operations resumed around noon after […]

March 19, 2013

Number of High School Students Taking College Courses Surges

Report from 2010-2011 school year shows a 67 percent increase from 2002-2003, the last time the National Center for Education Statistics counted.

March 18, 2013

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Service-Oriented Spring Breaks Gain Popularity

Students turn to spring break programs that will make a difference in the lives of others, shying away from the traditional party-fests.

March 12, 2013

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Diverse Docket

A Round-Up of Legal Cases in Higher Education.

March 12, 2013

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NCAA To Reconsider Some Recruiting Deregulation

The NCAA’s board of directors will review two proposals adopted in January that were aimed at deregulating recruiting after some coaches and administrators expressed concerns about the possible changes.

March 11, 2013

Students Discuss STEM Involvement at N.C. A&T Forum

At the close of the annual Urban Education Institute, students spoke about their experiences in STEM studies and shed light on where they felt the field may be headed.

March 10, 2013

UConn Opposes Disclosure of Advertisers’ Contracts

The University of Connecticut is opposing legislation that could force public disclosure of contracts to do marketing for its athletic teams, arguing it would turn away potential advertisers and hurt the university financially.

March 7, 2013

Leadership & Policy

ACE Reinforces Advocacy of Investment in Education

The American Council of Education (ACE) directed educators and administration to reconsider the nation’s investment in education during the closing speech of their 95th annual meeting.

March 6, 2013

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Kentucky Inaugurates ‘Transfer Madness’ to Reach Students for Four-Year Colleges

Kentucky will offer community and technical college students the opportunity to participate in ‘Transfer Madness’ — a statewide online college transfer fair on Wednesday.

March 5, 2013

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TSU President Dr. John Rudley Leading NCAA Committee

Texas Southern University President Dr. John M. Rudley is leading the NCAA’s Advisory Group that is assisting with academic challenges that impact Limited Resource Institutions (LRI).

February 28, 2013