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States Fighting Trump on Limited Health Plans
The Trump administration’s new policy of expanding the sale of “short-term” insurance plans as a cheaper alternative to ObamaCare is quickly running into opposition from state regulators. The Department of Health and Human Services is urging states to cooperate with the federal government, but instead, insurance commissioners are panning the new plans as “junk” insurance […]
August 13, 2018
Other News
Research Finds Black Men Get Better Care from Black Doctors
In the U.S., racial and ethnic minorities have higher rates of chronic disease, obesity, and premature death than white people. Black patients in particular have among the worst health outcomes, experiencing higher rates of hypertension and stroke. And black men have the lowest life expectancy of any demographic group, living on average 4.5 fewer years […]
August 13, 2018
News Roundup
UMD’s Head Football Coach Placed on Leave
University of Maryland’s (UMD) head football coach, D.J. Durkin, was placed on indefinite leave after allegations of verbal abuse and intimidation was revealed, WBAL-TV reported. Matt Canada will serve as interim head coach. Following the death of football player Jordan McNair in the spring, all eyes have been on the football team and its staff. […]
August 13, 2018
News Roundup
Florida Legislator Accused of Lying About College Degree
Melissa Howard, a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives District 73, is accused of lying about her college degree and faking her diploma from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After it was reported that Howard did not have a college degree, she posted a picture of her diploma online. However, Miami University pointed out […]
August 13, 2018
Latest News
California Gets Low Marks When It Comes to College Attainment
When it comes to higher education, California has not kept pace with changing workforce demands of the needs of the state’s racially diverse populations. That’s the finding of a new report by The Campaign for College Opportunity, a nonprofit that works to ensure that college-age students in California have the opportunity to go to college and succeed.
August 10, 2018
STEM
Online Platform Helps Students with Hiring Process in STEM Field
During his time as a technology consultant at Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Duke University alumnus Aditya Sharma was influenced to create the online platform HiCounselor after he often was approached by students asking for career advice and job referrals.
August 10, 2018
MSIs
Penn Program Preps Future MSI Presidents
Currently, 60 percent of university presidents are over the age of 60, and people of color and women are underrepresented among their ranks, according to the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) which developed the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Aspiring Leaders program after receiving a $745,000 grant from the ECMC Foundation and the Kresge Foundation. […]
August 10, 2018
News Roundup
Oglethorpe University Receives Grant to Diversify Faculty
Oglethorpe University was awarded a $500,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as part of an effort to increase diversity among its majority White faculty. Currently, 82 percent of Oglethorpe’s faculty is White, 8 percent is Asian, 6 percent is Black and 3 percent is Hispanic. In comparison, the student body is 38 percent […]
August 10, 2018
Students
Virginia Colleges Hike In-State Tuition, Room and Board
For the upcoming school year, public colleges across Virginia will increase in-state tuition by an average of 5 percent and room and board fees by 3.5 percent, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. According to Virginia data, 62 percent of Virginia students graduate with a student loan debt average of $20,039, which has increased by 5 percent […]
August 10, 2018
Blogs/Opinion
Trump’s Cronies
ProPublica published its piece about the Mar-a-Lago trio, including Marvel Comics Ike Perlmutter, who are believed to be the shadow leaders running the agency. Once word got out there, my inbox got a flood of emails from readers concerned about the news, which certainly appears true. Now, a host of major news publications are running […]
August 10, 2018
Veterans
Grand Valley State Expanding On-Site Education for Veterans
ALLENDALE, MI – Grand Valley State University is recruiting West Michigan businesses to help grow a free program to assist veterans in developing academic skills for acceptance and success in a degree or certificate program. Last fall, GVSU received a $1.3 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide West Michigan veterans […]
August 10, 2018
Academics
How House Democrats’ Bill Will Affect Pell, Other Grants
The Aim Higher Act (AHA) expands eligibility for TEACH grant awards to include associate degree-level studies, capping the aggregate TEACH grant limit at that level at $8,000. TEACH grant eligibility is also extended to include early childhood education, adding it the current list of fields with teacher shortages that includes math, science, special education, and […]
August 10, 2018
Funding
Cooper Union Plans to Reinstate Free Tuition
As the cost of attending college continues to increase, it’s uncommon to hear about schools that are lowering tuition costs. But that’s exactly what Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art plans to do. Cooper Union is a private college located in New York City. Established in 1859, the school offered free tuition […]
August 10, 2018
Veterans
Feds Raid Dog-Handling School for Veterans
SAN ANTONIO — Federal authorities have raided a San Antonio school that trains veterans on dog-handling. Councilman Manny Pelaez tells the San Antonio Express-News that the Wednesday raid of Universal K9 was part of “an ongoing FBI investigation into fraud allegations of a business operator.” Pelaez later said the IRS and FBI shut down an […]
August 10, 2018
Veterans
Why Some Veterans Feel Alienated on Campus
Some veterans say they find campus alienating, don’t feel they belong and fail to disclose their military status when they enrol, according to one of the first snapshots of Australian veterans’ experience of university. While most veterans we surveyed were satisfied with their university experience, our research highlights what universities need to do to better, […]
August 10, 2018
Academics
Schriever Base Ensures Airmen Get Education, Health Opportunities
When deciding whether or not to join the military, many factors come into play, such as financial stability and educational opportunities. Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, ensures Airmen are offered opportunities to pursue higher education, all while staying healthy physically, mentally and financially. Read More
August 10, 2018
Academics
College Provides Lunchtime Opportunity for Military Students
Craven Community College (Craven CC) is offering a Lunchtime Learning opportunity for active duty military and their families. Students will be able to work toward a college degree without having to leave the base or take time out of an already busy day. The Lunchtime Learning program provides a convenient school schedule for working Marines. […]
August 10, 2018
Leadership & Policy
First Family of Edward Waters College Donates $25,000
In the latest instance of presidential philanthropy, Edward Waters College’s (EWC) president and first lady gave $25,000 to establish their EWC Professional and Scholarly Development Fund (PSDF). The presidential gift from Dr. and Mrs. A. Zachary Faison, Jr. – donated at the college’s annual Fall Faculty and Staff Institute – will support and expand opportunities […]
August 10, 2018
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