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1st of 37 Defendants Sentenced in Fraternity Hazing Death

STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The first of 37 suspects charged in the fraternity hazing death of a New York City college student in Pennsylvania has been sentenced. Ka-Wing Yuen, 25, was placed on five years’ probation Monday, ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and pay a $100 fine. He pleaded guilty Jan. 10 to […]

January 24, 2017

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Diversity in Tech: Lots of Attention, Little Progress

NEW YORK — The tech industry has brought us self-driving cars, artificial intelligence, disappearing photos and 3-D printers. But when it comes to racial and gender diversity, its companies are no trailblazers. Despite loudly touted efforts to hire more Black, Latino and female workers, especially in technical and leadership positions, diversity numbers at the largest […]

January 24, 2017

Some Academic Advice for Trump

The Trump administration will face myriad challenges, both foreign and domestic. The Record asked the presidents of Montclair State University, William Paterson University, Fairleigh Dickinson University and Ramapo College to briefly discuss some areas of concern. Higher education – The campaign of one Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, raised the issue […]

January 24, 2017

Deal Signed for VA Archive in Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio — Officials say the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ plan to put its national archives in Dayton was firmed up ahead of the new administration taking over in Washington. An agreement on the project was signed January 19 by officials involved, and outgoing VA Secretary Robert McDonald officially designated the Dayton VA Medical […]

January 24, 2017

VA Scholarship Cost Could Affect Other Funding

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs needs an increase of about $33 million next year for its college scholarship program for disabled veterans’ dependents. Because there will be limited additional money in the 2018 education budget, a significant increase in funding for Veterans Affairs means less new money for other higher education expenses. […]

January 24, 2017

Utah Valley U Veteran’s Center Celebrates First Year

In the year since the official ribbon cutting of the Veteran Success Center at Utah Valley University, “a lot of learning has taken place,” according to the center’s director Sheldon Holgreen. That learning has helped nearly 600 veterans each semester since its opening. Although the ribbon cutting was not held until January 2016, the center […]

January 24, 2017

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Kansas Colleges Want to Offer $15,000 Degree

TOPEKA, Kan.— Kansas higher education leaders aren’t sure how they’ll meet Gov. Sam Brownback’s challenge to provide a way to earn certain bachelor’s degrees for no more than $15,000, but they’re willing to try. Brownback issued the challenge in his State of the State speech earlier this month and said he would award $1 million […]

January 24, 2017

President Paid $25 M to Settle Trump U Cases

SAN DIEGO — Two days before his inauguration as president of the United States, Donald Trump paid $25 million to settle three lawsuits against his now-defunct Trump University, signaling that a judge’s approval of a settlement agreement remains on track for March 30. Trump Entrepreneur Initiative LLC paid the money into escrow ahead of the […]

January 24, 2017

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Higher Ed Leaders Voice Concerns for Trump Era

Last November, a group of higher education professionals sat around a small conference room table with a few reporters to discuss the state of the higher education industry. Gathering just nine days after Election Day during the TIAA Institute Higher Education Leadership Conference in New York City, most were visibly concerned about the future under […]

January 24, 2017

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Trump Names Heather Wilson to head Air Force

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has selected former Republican congresswoman Heather Wilson of New Mexico to be secretary of the Air Force. Wilson, an Air Force Academy graduate, served as an Air Force officer in Europe during the 1980s and was on the National Security Council staff under President George H.W. Bush during the fall […]

January 24, 2017

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Costs of College Meal Plans Getting Tougher to Swallow

An analysis of campus dining contracts from around the country shows that colleges are charging students far more for each meal than the typical American spends to eat at home, helping drive the rising cost of higher education.

January 23, 2017

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Diverse Conversations: What Would MLK Say About Diversity in Higher Ed?

As a champion of equality in education, what would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have to say about equalizing opportunities in higher ed through diversity initiatives and other efforts?

January 23, 2017

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Scholars: New NCAA Academic Policy Won’t Benefit Have-nots

A new NCAA policy encourages academic achievement, but some schools may be left out.

January 23, 2017

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Ending Disparities Must Start at the Top

Among the many lessons from the fractious presidential election is the manifest need for a national dialogue on what it means to be a diverse, inclusive society. There are myriad threads and entry points to such a discussion, but it might start with our health care system. Despite decades of reports, the formation of organizations […]

January 23, 2017

Wearable Technology Can Help Detect Illness Early

Millions of Americans now head out the door each day wearing devices that count their steps, check their heart rates, and help them stay fit in general. But with further research, these “wearables” could also play an important role in the early detection of serious medical conditions. In partnership with health-care professionals, people may well […]

January 23, 2017

Messenger for Native Culture, Healing

NEW YORK—The desire to preserve and pass on authentic teachings from America’s indigenous people is embodied in Yvonne Wakim Dennis. It is perhaps a fitting passion for a Cherokee Bird Clan member. Members of the Bird Clan were traditionally known as messengers between earth and heaven, according to the Cherokee Nation website. “A lot of […]

January 23, 2017

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St. Joseph’s College Gets $1.5M to Address Nursing Shortage

STANDISH, Maine — The Harold Alfond Foundation is providing $1.5 million to Saint Joseph’s College to help create an academic center to address shortages in Maine’s nursing workforce. The foundation is concerned because nearly three-fourths of Maine’s nurses are nearing retirement age at a time when demand for home health care, nursing home and hospital […]

January 23, 2017

School of Mines’ Wilson Nominated as Air Force Secretary

RAPID CITY, S.D. — President Donald Trump is planning to nominate Heather Wilson as secretary of the Air Force. A White House statement said Monday that Wilson, a former New Mexico congresswoman and president of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, would be the first Air Force Academy graduate to hold the position, […]

January 23, 2017