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African-American
Black Intellectuals Challenged to Do Work Useful to Activism
“The Future of Black Intellectuals” panel at the National Action Network Convention addressed what role Black intellectuals should play in this era of President Donald Trump.
April 27, 2017
Community Colleges
Stakeholders Divided Over Accreditation Reform
As Congress seeks to reform the accreditation system for institutions of higher education, one expert says it should avoid a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
April 27, 2017
Students
Baylor Leader: School Will Exceed Laws to Protect Students
WACO, Texas — The new president of Baylor University says school officials will exceed state and federal laws in ensuring that students are not subjected to sexual violence. Linda Livingstone says a university president is ultimately responsible for complying with Title IX rules, which guard against sexual discrimination and violence. She tells the Waco Tribune-Herald […]
April 27, 2017
Students
Purdue University Taking Over For-profit Kaplan Chain
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is taking over the for-profit Kaplan University chain in order to expand its reach into online education. Purdue’s Board of Trustees approved the deal Thursday with Kaplan, which currently enrolls 32,000 students online and at 15 campuses in seven states. Purdue President Mitch Daniels says the school found it […]
April 27, 2017
Students
N.Y. College President Heard Blaming Alleged Assault Victim
SANBORN, N.Y. — A New York community college president who was recorded disparaging an alleged victim of sexual assault has retired, just before a vote to consider firing him. Niagara County Community College says James Klyczek notified the board of trustees of his retirement shortly before a special meeting Wednesday evening in which the trustees […]
April 27, 2017
Students
Georgia Bans Funding to ‘Sanctuary’ Campuses Under New Law
ATLANTA — Private colleges that don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities would lose state funding for scholarships and research under a new Georgia law. Republican Gov. Nathan Deal signed the measure on Thursday. The measure is expected to have no immediate impact since no colleges in Georgia have embraced so-called “sanctuary” policies. Students at several […]
April 27, 2017
African-American
Oregon Lawmakers Push Colleges to Respect Diverse Community
SALEM, Ore. — Members of the Oregon House of Representatives on Wednesday discussed the state’s racist history and continuing discrimination as they approved a bill that would promote inclusiveness. The measure, which passed by a 45-15 vote and now goes to the Senate, aims to have universities and community colleges achieve “cultural competency,” which it […]
April 27, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Improve Veterans Care
Our country strongly supports our solders and sailors on active duty and in the Reserve. All of these men and women will become American service veterans after their service. Montana has the second-highest per capita veterans in the U.S. In World War II, Montana had the highest casualties per capita of any state in the […]
April 27, 2017
Other News
Grant Will Help Tell Story of Japanese American Vets
Go For Broke National Education Center (GFBNEC) today announced the awarding of a $193,080 grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to help preserve, restore and digitize 800 oral histories of WWII Japanese American veterans contained in GFBNEC’s Hanashi Oral History program. The 800 oral histories, which represent about 2,000 hours of moving-image […]
April 27, 2017
Veterans
Law Firm Creates Scholarship for Veterans
Phoenix criminal defense lawyer David A. Black and his law firm, the Law Offices of David A. Black, have announced a scholarship for the benefit of disabled veterans who are interested in furthering their education. The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000, and it will be applied toward tuition at the educational institution chosen […]
April 27, 2017
Other News
Workshops for Warriors Helps Veterans Find Purpose
A San Diego-based nonprofit organization that trains U.S. military veterans with job skills for manufacturing careers is not only giving vets a fresh start – it’s helping them find their purpose again. “It’s been a blast, all around,” said U.S. Marine veteran Brian Riley, referring to his courses and certifications received from the nonprofit school, […]
April 27, 2017
Other News
W.Va. Business College Loses Permit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Business College has had its permit to operate in the state revoked. Media outlets report the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education said the decision was made over the college’s failure to gain accreditation for the 2017-18 school year and its inability to offer students financial aid. […]
April 27, 2017
Veterans
Canada Enhances Veterans’ Services
MOOSE JAW, SK, April 24, 2017 /CNW/ – Canada’s women and men in uniform have served our country with bravery, honour and dignity—putting their lives at risk to protect the values we cherish most. Our Veterans deserve our greatest recognition and respect for their service. The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate […]
April 27, 2017
Veterans
Maine Campus Makes Appeal to Veterans
FORT KENT, Maine — Officials at the University of Maine at Fort Kent are renewing efforts to get military veterans to explore utilizing government benefits for education and vocational training. “A lot of veterans don’t know what’s available to them,” UMFK Assistant Registrar Joyce Plourde said Thursday, April 20. “We are trying to get the […]
April 27, 2017
Veterans
WUVets Chart New Course for Colleagues
James Petersen enrolled at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis to learn how to treat veterans like him — combat soldiers struggling to adjust to life back home. But he will graduate with a new mission: helping soldiers chart a path forward through higher education. “I came to WashU convinced that I […]
April 27, 2017
Sports
Lessons from the Lack of White Cornerbacks in the NFL
The last time a White cornerback started in an NFL game was in the 2003 season. Let’s unpack some potential reasons for this and what lessons can potentially be applied to higher ed.
April 26, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Hispanic Leadership Pipeline Proving Vital
Programs that prepare Hispanic role models for executive leadership are of increasing importance, especially as Hispanic enrollment in community colleges, now at an all-time high, continues to grow.
April 26, 2017
Students
Silvers Continues to Lead Way for Disabled
Now completing her 50th year at San Francisco State University, Dr. Anita Silvers is a nationally prominent champion of disability rights.
April 26, 2017
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