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Faculty & Staff
Rutgers Chancellor Abruptly Steps Down, Interim Steps In
Telling sources that his vision didn’t fit with the way others see the role, Rutgers University-New Brunswick Chancellor Dr. Debasish “Deba” Dutta suddenly stepped down Tuesday after one year in the position. The problem seemed to be a difference of opinion between Dutta and the president, Dr. Robert Barchi, about the role of chancellor and […]
July 27, 2018
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HBCUs
Benedict College’s Bold Move to Lower Tuition: Ask Us ‘Why Not?’
Nearly 150 years after its founding, with a bold approach to student success in the face of sociopolitical challenges, leadership at Benedict College continues to demonstrate a renewed commitment to providing access for students to become powers for good in society.
July 27, 2018
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Latest News
Annette Clark Returns to Her Roots
Before beginning her law career, Annette Clark, who is dean of Seattle University School of Law, had her sights on medicine. During her time at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, Clark found that practicing medicine was not for her.
July 27, 2018
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Home
Closing the Gender Gap
Working to increase the number of women in STEM fields. Also: HBCUs launch new cybersecurity programs.
July 27, 2018
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Press Releases
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education Names Top 100 Degree Producers
FAIRFAX, Va. — In its August 23, 2018 edition Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine identifies the Top 100 institutions awarding degrees to minority students.
July 27, 2018
Blogs/Opinion
New Secretary’s Challenge
The US Senate confirmed attorney Robert Wilkie on Monday to become the next Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs with a vote of 86 to 9. Wilkie, a veteran with deep ties to DOD and the Senate is now responsible for correcting course to the most dysfunctional agency in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. “Under […]
July 27, 2018
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Academics
Albany Hosts Military Child Education Summit
MCLB-ALBANY — Officials representing numerous schools gathered for Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany’s Military Child Educational Summit on Tuesday afternoon. The military base partnered with the Marine Corps Community Service’s School Liaison and Exceptional Child Educational Summit to host the event, which aimed to inform parents stationed at the base about what schooling options are available […]
July 27, 2018
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Academics
Fiske: 20 Best-Value Colleges
A college degree is an investment that will last a lifetime and one of the most reliable ways to increase your lifetime earnings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Americans with a bachelor’s degree have median weekly earnings of $1,173, compared to just $712 a week for those who have a high school diploma. […]
July 27, 2018
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Academics
Penn Engineering School Adds Online Master’s
The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science today announced its first completely online master’s degree, a Master of Computer and Information Technology. MCIT Online is designed to be affordable, at one-third the cost of an on-campus degree, and open to students with no previous background in computer science. Offered exclusively on Coursera, […]
July 27, 2018
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Academics
Trident Adds Educational Support at Fort Irwin
Trident University International (Trident) has announced the hiring of Megan Stewart as the new University Outreach Education Specialist at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California. This arrangement is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in September 2016, and applies to Fort Irwin military service members, Department of Defense civilian employees, military […]
July 27, 2018
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Policy
Prosecutors Urge Court-Martial for Midshipman in Drug Case
WASHINGTON — Military prosecutors recommended a court-martial on Wednesday for a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman who is accused of distributing drugs to fellow midshipmen after he acquired them on the dark web, where people search for drugs through secret web browsers and buy them using encrypted channels, code names and virtual currencies. Midshipman Zachery Williams […]
July 27, 2018
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Other News
DeVos Rules Would Cut $13B in Student Loan Relief
Students who are defrauded by their schools would have a harder time getting their federal loans erased under new rules proposed by the Trump administration Wednesday. The proposal, which aims to replace a set of Obama-era rules that were never implemented, drew applause from the for-profit industry but sharp criticism from advocacy groups that represent […]
July 27, 2018
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Academics
Military Education Approaching a Fork in the Road
What is the purpose of military education, and how should it be delivered? These questions are being posed with increasing urgency on both sides of the Atlantic. The incessant pace of technological change, a renewal of serious great power competition, and persistent political pressure to decrease military budgets have all contributed to a sense that […]
July 27, 2018
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African-American
Paul Quinn College Announces First Site for Urban Work College Network
Paul Quinn College’s vision to eradicate poverty through access to quality education and jobs, secure housing and reduced student loan burden, is moving forward with the expansion of its Urban Work College Model to Plano, Texas.
July 26, 2018
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STEM
Aviation Scholarship Program Aims to Bring Students into Wichita
As part of a new scholarship program, Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) is offering to pay for training and relocation fees and provide students in the field of aviation with employment opportunities upon completion.
July 26, 2018
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News Roundup
Betsy DeVos’ $40M Family Yacht Untied; $5-10K in Damages
Last weekend, an unidentified individual untied a yacht owned by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ family, causing between $5,000 and $10,000 in damage, police told CBS News. The yacht, named SeaQuest, is reportedly worth $40 million. The SeaQuest was docked at a basin in Huron, Ohio, when the captain reported it became untied and […]
July 26, 2018
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Students
Betsy DeVos Proposes to Shorten Debt Relief for Defrauded Students
The U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, motioned Wednesday to limit Obama administration loan forgiveness rules for students deceived by for-profit institutions, requiring that student borrowers show they are in difficult financial situations or prove that their colleges negligently deceived them. The proposal, which is set to take effect next year, would “establish a federal […]
July 26, 2018
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Latest News
Leticia Diaz: A Commitment to Equity
Driven by an institutional mission of social responsibility, Dr. Leticia M. Diaz oversees a law school rich with diversity and strong in its commitment to utilizing legal knowledge for greater good.
July 26, 2018
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