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News Roundup
Maine Community Colleges Applications Increased By 13.4% Since Last Year, Free Tuition Program in Play
Maine Community Colleges is currently faring better than before the pandemic, with new applications up 13.4% since last year, higher than pre-pandemic application numbers in 2019.
August 3, 2022
News Roundup
Clark Atlanta University HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Now Accepting Applications
Clark Atlanta University's Executive Leadership Institute has announced it is accepting applications for its 2023 Community of Fellows for the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at CAU.
August 3, 2022
News Roundup
KU Awarded $2.37 Million for Migrant Agricultural Worker-Family Student Success Program
The University of Kansas Center for Educational Opportunity Programs has been awarded $2.37 million over five years for the Heartland College Assistance Migrant Program, a first-year success program that supports children of migrant agricultural workers.
August 3, 2022
Faculty & Staff
Dr. William Smith to Lead New Efforts at University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute
Dr. William Smith has been appointed chief executive administrator for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah, a newly created role.
August 3, 2022
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ICYMI — Episode 80 Leveling the Playing Field — Student Success and Equity with Dr. Pam Eddinger, president, of Bunker Hill Community College
August 3, 2022
Students
Report: Average College Student Not on Track to Finish in Five Years
The average full-time student does not earn enough credits to complete a bachelor’s degree in even five years.
August 2, 2022
News Roundup
Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson to Step Down at End of Contract in July 2023
Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson announced Aug. 1 that he will not extend nor renew his contract, which is set to end on Jul. 31, 2023.
August 2, 2022
News Roundup
Austin Community College to Give All Employees Raises in New Budget
Austin Community College’s Board of Trustees approved the district’s budget for 2022-23 Aug. 1, giving all employees raises.
August 2, 2022
News Roundup
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Celebrates Success of Military Family Education Program
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf celebrated on Jul. 26 the success of his PA GI Bill, also known as the Military Family Education Program, which allows the Pennsylvania National Guard to earn college benefits for their spouse and children.
August 2, 2022
News Roundup
Penn State Implements Hiring Freeze to Help Balance Budget
Penn State has implemented a hiring freeze on Aug. 1 through at least next summer to help balance the school’s budget over the next several years.
August 2, 2022
News Roundup
SUNY Will Receive $113 Million in State Funding
SUNY's Board of Trustees has approved the criteria for allocating $113 million in state funding, which will support programs designed to increase services to students, bolster enrollment at SUNY institutions, and support college completion rates.
August 2, 2022
News Roundup
Seattle Pacific University Sues Attorney General, Alleges Violation of Religious Freedom
Seattle Pacific University is suing state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, alleging that his investigation into possible hiring discrimination against LGBTQ+ people violates its constitutionally protected right to religious freedom.
August 1, 2022
Leadership & Policy
AAMC and Other Groups Submit Amicus Brief to SCOTUS in Support of Limited Consideration of Applicant Race or Ethnicity
Several health professional and educational groups have submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court supporting limited consideration of an applicant’s racial or ethnic background or experiences in higher ed admissions.
August 1, 2022
News Roundup
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter to Attend Spelman College this Fall
Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt, daughter of renowned actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, will attend Spelman College this fall.
August 1, 2022
News Roundup
Ohio University Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate, Citing High Level of COVID-19 Transmission in County
Ohio University (OU) is reinstating an indoor mask mandate starting Aug. 1.
August 1, 2022
Faculty & Staff
Eckerd College President Damian Fernandez Steps Down, Citing Exhaustion
Eckerd College President Damian Fernandez stepped down Aug. 1, only two years into his term, citing exhaustion.
August 1, 2022
Opinion
Our Strength is Internal: The Danger of Relying on New Philanthropic Interest in HBCUs as a Wave for Change
In the same way our HBCUs meet our students where they are and invest in them to become exceptional leaders and intellects, our HBCU leaders need to meet our faculty and staff where they are for the sake of increasing research and sponsored programs.
August 1, 2022
Veterans
Florida Decision to Allow Veterans to Teach Without a College Degree is Met with Criticism
A recent Florida state education policy that allows U.S. military veterans to teach without a college degree has been met with criticism and concern.
July 29, 2022
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