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Monticello Memories
Human/Ties event at Thomas Jefferson’s former home explores contemporary race struggles in light of history.
October 3, 2016
Students
Racial Incidents Hit Close to Home: On My Campus
Last week, a young White college student dressed as a gorilla taunted a group of Black Lives Matter protesters at East Tennessee State University.
October 2, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Gallaudet University Inaugurates President Roberta Cordano
Gallaudet University inaugurated its first deaf female president on Friday afternoon.
October 2, 2016
Students
Minority Access, Inc. Honors National Role Models
Higher ed academics, administrators, alumni and students earning their way up the ladder of learning were honored this weekend for their achievements as role models for others following the same pursuits.
October 2, 2016
Students
American University Turns to ‘Roadmap’ for Inclusion
After campus protests that followed an incident in which a banana was thrown at a Black female student, American University officials announced plans to take action this week to develop a “roadmap” that will “radically impact the campus climate.”
October 2, 2016
Students
CIAA Keeps Basketball Tournaments in Charlotte
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, overwhelmingly comprised of historically Black colleges and universities, announced Friday that it will not move its basketball championship tournaments from Charlotte, North Carolina next February in the wake of a state law that restricts the rights of LGBT people. Stating that “relocation would not be in the best interest” of […]
October 2, 2016
Students
2 North Carolina A&T Students Dead after Shooting
GREENSBORO, N.C. ― Two students at North Carolina A&T State University are dead after being shot at a campus-area house party. Greensboro Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired early Sunday and found two injured students at the scene. Both victims died Sunday morning. They were identified as Alisia Dieudonne, a sophomore […]
October 2, 2016
Students
Egyptian Lawmaker’s Call for Virginity Tests Draws Fire
CAIRO ― A women’s rights group has filed a legal complaint against an Egyptian lawmaker who called for mandatory virginity tests for women seeking university admission, the Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper reported Sunday. It quoted Maya Morsi, head of the state-sanctioned National Council for Women, as saying the complaint demands the expulsion from parliament of Ilhami […]
October 2, 2016
Blogs/Opinion
Understanding the Multiple Crises in Student Debt
“There’s a lot of talk about the student-debt crisis, and I’m going to tell you that I don’t think there really is a student-debt crisis,” said Debbie Cochrane, the vice president at The Institute for College Access and Success. “What there are are multiple student-debt crises.” And though the federal government and the private sector […]
September 30, 2016
Academics
3 Best Tools to Help Military Choose Colleges
A simple Google search for a “college finder” tool will return hundreds of websites, mobile apps, books, and videos all claiming to be the official or best source in finding colleges and universities. With all of these options, how can potential students be confident that the information they are viewing is trustworthy? Education counselors who […]
September 30, 2016
Veterans
Fort Bragg Chosen for Transition Program
The Army wants to ditch its one-size-fits-all policy on helping soldiers adjust to life after active duty. And it’s turning to Fort Bragg to help find a new solution that could ultimately help cut down on unemployment among new veterans. Fort Bragg is one of six installations participating in a pilot program starting next month. […]
September 30, 2016
Other News
California Leaders Press for Year-Round Pell Grants
As lawmakers look to finalize a federal spending bill for fiscal year 2017, college students should pay attention: Congress could consider restoring year-round Pell Grants. The Obama Administration has proposed providing additional grant aid to students who complete a full-time course load during the academic year. The idea is to help students cover the cost […]
September 30, 2016
Other News
Loan Defaults Jump at Wisconsin Technical Colleges
Wisconsin’s technical colleges are supposed to provide a more affordable option for career training than four-year universities or for-profit schools. But figures from the U.S. Department of Education show that many tech school students are facing bigger financial challenges than a few years ago. The cost of attendance has climbed. The typical graduate is leaving […]
September 30, 2016
Other News
WVSU Recognizes ROTC Alumni
INSTITUTE, W.Va. – The West Virginia State University (WVSU) ROTC honored some of its most distinguished alumni in ceremonies Friday, Sept. 30, as part of Homecoming activities on the school’s Institute campus. A ceremony was held at the James C. Wilson University Union Friday morning to unveil a bust honoring Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers, […]
September 30, 2016
Policy
Why Are Students Still Paying after Corinthian Fraud?
Nearly 80,000 students of defunct for-profit giant Corinthian Colleges are facing some form of debt collection, even though the U.S. Department of Education unearthed enough evidence of fraud to forgive their student loans, according to an investigation by the staff of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Before it shut down last year, Corinthian, which ran Everest […]
September 30, 2016
Policy
Report— Shared Governance: Is OK Good Enough?
Shared governance—the principle that acknowledges the final institutional authority of governing boards and distributed authority to the administration and faculty—is a basic tenet in higher education. When working well, it brings a wealth of ideas to critical conversations and creates a sense of inclusiveness that strengthens support for decisions. In a time of serious challenges […]
September 30, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Georgetown, Harvard Embrace Role in Slavery Atonement
Colleges and universities have a significant role to play in investigating and reconciling the nation’s legacy of slavery, the presidents of Georgetown University and Harvard University said Thursday.
September 29, 2016
Students
Students Protest Conditions at Lincoln University
Several dozen Lincoln University students staged a sit-in this week to protest deteriorating conditions at the historically Black institution located about 45 miles outside of Philadelphia.
September 29, 2016
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