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African-American
Berea College and the Father of Black History
Preeminent scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson has been dubbed “the father of Black history” and is known for earning degrees at the University of Chicago and Harvard, but less well known is how living in Appalachia and attending Berea College informed his towering intellect and tireless work ethic.
February 15, 2019
Academics
Coast Guard, ECSU Sign Memorandum of Agreement
The Coast Guard and Elizabeth City State University signed a memorandum of agreement at ECSU Thursday. The primary objectives are to optimize outreach and engagement efforts with ECSU, synergize the Coast Guard’s civilian and military officer recruitment efforts and assist the university by providing additional tuition-saving choices, academic options, and research opportunities. Read More
February 15, 2019
Other News
Citadel Cadets Will Change Companies After Freshmen Year Starting in 2020
A shakeup to a Citadel tradition is underway as the Military College of South Carolina shifts away from how it currently handles cadet company assignments. While the new president of the college calls this a refinement of the school’s practices, some former graduates are disappointed in the change. Read More
February 15, 2019
Academics
Cadets Share Experiences Balancing Schoolwork, ROTC
On top of taking a full schedule of courses for their majors, ROTC cadets work hard to complete requirements for the ROTC program. Their days don’t begin like regular college students though, they wake up before the sun has even risen. ROTC, or Reserve Officer Training Corps, is training to become an army officer, which requires […]
February 15, 2019
Funding
Columbus Attorney Never Served in Military, But His Gift to UGA Will Help Those Who Have
A gift from a renowned Columbus trial attorney guarantees financial aid to every military veteran who enrolls in the fall 2019 entering class at the University of Georgia School of Law. The new initiative is called the Butler Commitment in honor of the donation from Jim Butler, who has practiced law for 42 years after earning his undergraduate and […]
February 15, 2019
News Roundup
Proposed Minnesota Bill Would Cover First Two Years at Any State School
Minnesota student leaders and state legislators have recently proposed a bill that would cover the tuition, fees and textbook costs free for the first two years at state public colleges and universities. Sen. Kari Dziedzic, D-Minneapolis, author of the bill and its supporters have said the legislation is meant to begin a conversation about access […]
February 14, 2019
News Roundup
Papa John’s, Purdue Global Partner to Provide Free Tuition For Corporate Employees
American restaurant franchise Papa John’s Pizza has announced it has partnered with Purdue University Global to provide free tuition for 20,000 of Papa John’s corporate employees. Under the partnership, Papa John’s corporate employees can enroll in any of Purdue Global’s online associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at no cost to them. Some of the […]
February 14, 2019
News Roundup
Newly Appointed Lindenwood University Interim President Doesn’t Have a College Degree
In a recent interview with Lindenwood University’s student newspaper, Lindenlink, newly appointed interim president Arthur Johnson said he decided not to enroll in college and instead work at his father’s advertising agency. Johnson began working at his father’s business, KSJ Advertising in 1973 and then worked for AAA Motor Club, one of KSJ’s clients. Johnson […]
February 14, 2019
Latest News
ACE Study: Racial Equity Gaps Still Plague Higher Ed
In a matter of seconds, University of Maryland higher education professor Dr. Sharon L. Fries-Britt picked off one of the biggest elephants in the room and extended a data-heavy conversation from the head to the heart.
February 14, 2019
Community Colleges
Report Shows High School Counselors More Informed On Community Colleges Than For-Profit Institutions, Transfer Requirements
According to results from recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) research, high school counselors on average feel prepared to advise students about community colleges and believe the community colleges offer relatively simple application and enrollment processes. But, the research report “Community Colleges and Transfer” also determined that several counselors don’t feel as prepared […]
February 14, 2019
HBCUs
Senate Passes HBCU PARTNERS Act
The U.S. Senate has recently passed the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of results for Students (HBCU PARTNERS) Act. The bipartisan legislation will reinforce partnerships between federal agencies and HBCUs by mandating the federal agencies with relevant grants and programs to embark on annual planning and coordinate […]
February 14, 2019
African-American
She’s Not Just Digging for Digging’s Sake
The “idea of materiality” intrigues Dr. Whitney Battle-Baptiste as do current issues of race, gender and class. As an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Battle-Baptiste combines these interests, describing herself as “a contemporary archaeologist.”
February 14, 2019
News Roundup
Dallas City Council Votes to Rid College Requirements in Hopes of Increasing Police Staff
The Dallas City Council has recently unanimously voted to no longer require 45 hours of college credit for applicants already certified with the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement in an effort to help fill a short-staffed police department. Applicants will still have to attend and complete the Dallas police academy, but the requirement change will remove multiple […]
February 14, 2019
Students
Modeling Behavior And Fostering a Sense of Well-Being For First-Generation College Students
First-generation college students are frequently found in the margins of important collegiate experiences. Instead of being strategically ushered to the center, they often disappear, leaving school completely due to unpleasant experiences, unresponsive offices, as well as inattentive and inadequate support systems on- and off-campus. Navigating the terrain of higher education without built-in support systems can be treacherous. Their first-generation status is often used as a barometer of higher education retention, academic progression and graduation rates.
February 14, 2019
Veterans
Louisiana to Become Second State in U.S. With Veteran Centers on Every College Campus
Louisiana will be just the second state in the nation to offer help centers for military veterans on every campus this fall under a plan unveiled Wednesday by Gov. John Bel Edwards and other state leaders. Each site on the state’s 30 campuses, called resource centers, will help veterans navigate campus life, including how to […]
February 14, 2019
Policy
New High-Tech GI Bill Program Coming Soon
A new pilot program from the Department of Veterans Affairs aims to help student veterans enroll in non-traditional programs that teach high-tech skills. Dubbed the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program, it was announced Feb. 13 on the GI Bill website. Read More
February 14, 2019
Academics
Nutley Mentoring Program Helps Teens Prep For Military Careers
The Nutley Military and Veterans Affairs Bureau recently announced the creation of a “Military Mentoring Program” designed to provide assistance and guidance for Nutley residents – including high school and college students – who seek military careers. Nutley Commissioner Steven Rogers provided more details about the program in a municipal news release. “In addition to the […]
February 14, 2019
Veterans
Veterans Form Rural Network to Connect Other Military Members With Essential Services
With close to one out of every 10 adults in Oklahoma having served in the armed forces, it is no surprise to find veterans in every community throughout the state. What may be surprising to those who live in near the state’s major metropolitan areas is how difficult it is for veterans in rural Oklahoma […]
February 14, 2019
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