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Many Latinos Shun Care Over Deportation Fears

MIAMI — The number of legal immigrants from Latin American nations who access public health services and enroll in federally subsidized insurance plans has dipped substantially since President Donald Trump took office, many of them fearing their information could be used to identify and deport relatives living in the U.S. illegally, according to health advocates […]

January 29, 2018

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2 States Sue U.S. Over Funding Cuts

In the lawsuit, New York and Minnesota are challenging the HHS cutting off federal funds to the program. They charge that the agency’s actions violate the Administrative Procedure Act. The two states’ BHPs cover more than 800,000 people combined, including New York’s Essential Plan that covers more than 700,000 low-income New Yorkers. States with a […]

January 29, 2018

Extreme Weather Testing Infrastructures of Schools Across Nation

From raging forest fires on the West Coast to heavy snowfall on the East Coast and bone-chilling cold between, extreme and unpredicted weather patterns this school year have disrupted college classes and tested campus infrastructures.

January 28, 2018

Emerging Scholar Profile: DuPont Expands the Musical Repertoire

With a grandfather who sang in a traveling gospel quartet and a mother who was a singer, bass-baritone Dr. Carl DuPont says his decision to pursue music was natural.

January 28, 2018

Community Colleges

Williams Honored as Outstanding Community College Leader

Through her experiences as president, professor and community partner, Dr. Stelfanie Williams has leveraged the power of collaboration to make Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) in North Carolina a transformational place for students.

January 28, 2018

Bill Would Require Stronger Campus Hate-Crime Reporting

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland’s public colleges and universities would be required to develop stronger policies for reporting and documenting campus hate crimes and bias incidents under a measure introduced in the General Assembly on Friday in response to the stabbing of a Black Bowie State University student at the University of Maryland. Democratic Delegate Angela […]

January 28, 2018

New Twist in University President’s Performance Review

LARAMIE, Wy. — University of Wyoming President Laurie Nichols was appointed in December 2015 and took office May 2016, becoming UW’s 26th — and first female — president. Her performance as UW’s chief administrator will be formally evaluated by the board of trustees, university leadership and the campus community, pursuant to the terms of her […]

January 28, 2018

Oldest Son of 13 Captive Children Was Star College Student

LOS ANGELES — The oldest son of the California siblings – who authorities say were tortured by their parents, chained to their beds and so malnourished their growth was stunted – had excelled at his community college and had been named to the honor roll for two semesters, school officials said Thursday. The son, who […]

January 28, 2018

Debt Trap

An article published in the Washington Post earlier this week by Robert Gebelhoff made some interesting and valid points on the worsening student default situation. Nevertheless, Gebelhoff failed to recognize one of the fundamental drivers of this mounting student debt problem. Tuition, in real terms, has more than tripled in recent decades. The average rate […]

January 26, 2018

Companies Give Back to Veterans

By definition, large corporations are primarily focused on the bottom line. But some companies manage to keep their eye on the balance sheet and still give back to veterans. PepsiCo has a long legacy of military hiring and supporting programs for veterans and their families, among other things offering an employee resource group called VALOR […]

January 26, 2018

Healthcare: Another Way to Serve

Careers in healthcare offer ways for veterans to continue a lifestyle of serving their communities. When choosing to join America’s military, men and women make a purposeful choice to place themselves at risk for a high calling: service to their countrymen. It seems a logical fit, then, that many former servicemen and women seek careers […]

January 26, 2018

Check the Student Reviews of Online Courses

Testimonials are ubiquitous: on marketplaces like Amazon, on product pages and on social media. Writing testimonials is also big business, and fake testimonials abound on the internet. Yet, they can be a valuable source of information, especially when choosing an online degree program to meet your professional needs. Student reviews can answer questions about interaction […]

January 26, 2018

“Operation Proper Exit” Guides Wounded, Gold Star Families

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait—Operation Proper Exit, an initiative of the Troops First Foundation, was facilitated by the 35th Infantry Division along with U.S. Army Central Command during its journey through Camps Arifjan and Buehring, while en route through the Middle East in early December. Operation Proper Exit is a driving force for wounded warriors and Gold […]

January 26, 2018

Strayer Teams with Iconic Coach on Performance

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Strayer University, a national leader in innovative educational programs for working adults, has partnered with four-time NASCAR and three-time pro football champion, and renowned leader, Joe Gibbs, on the launch of the Joe Gibbs Performance Management program. The new program will provide courses that focus on improving employee performance. “I’ve been blessed with the […]

January 26, 2018

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New G.I. Bill Could Lead to Surge in Enrollment

GW and other private universities could soon see a surge in veteran enrollment thanks to a new benefit bill set to fully go into effect this summer. The Forever G.I. Bill, or Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, offers new benefits like expanded tuition support and eliminates the time limit for veterans to use […]

January 26, 2018

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Fort Hood Education Services Aid Transitioning Soldiers

As the Department of Defense’s largest education center, Fort Hood’s 22,000-square-foot cloud technology-equipped facilities serve as a military community portal for higher education and transitioning Soldiers. “The most important thing, from the Army standpoint, is that we contribute to the intellectual capacity of our Soldiers and we add to the professionalism and the full capability […]

January 26, 2018

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Exemplary Philly Charter School Should Stay Open

Just take a look at the number of students from Eastern University Academy Charter School in Philadelphia who go on to graduate and attend college, and you can’t help but be impressed.

January 26, 2018

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Central Michigan University President Steps Down

After an eight-year tenure, Dr. George Ross will resign from the presidency at Central Michigan University in July.

January 25, 2018