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Entering New Job, Tennessee Head of Colleges Draws Praise
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The new Tennessee Board of Regents chancellor has officially gotten the job, drawing praise from Gov. Bill Haslam and higher education officials. The Tennessean reports Flora Tydings was confirmed as college system chancellor Tuesday. She starts Feb. 1. Haslam praised the Chattanooga State Community College president for fostering relationships with businesses, community […]
December 28, 2016
Students
Maine Students Headed to Cuba to Learn about Tourism, Health
PORTLAND, Maine — Two groups of University of Southern Maine students are headed for Cuba to learn about the country’s tourism and health care industries. The trip is the first of its kind and involves undergraduate and graduate students in tourism and nursing. The students depart Tuesday. The Portland Press Herald reports the students will […]
December 27, 2016
Students
Miami University Modifies Greek Life System in Wake of Violations
OXFORD, Ohio — Miami University in southwest Ohio has revamped its Greek Life system after suspending three fraternities and putting several others on probation in light of hazing, alcohol and drug violations this year. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports university officials were concerned given how more than a third of students participate in fraternities and sororities. […]
December 27, 2016
Leadership & Policy
At University of Minnesota, a Boycott is Over but Tensions are Not
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota President Eric Kaler stepped behind the podium and began to speak, a crisis averted after seven Golden Gophers football players announced that the team would not boycott the upcoming Holiday Bowl against Washington State because 10 of their teammates had been suspended in a sexual assault case. “I listened to their concerns,” […]
December 27, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Bill Pink Raising the Bar at Every Level
At Grand Rapids Community College, Dr. Bill Pink will not only be memorialized as a college president, but as the first African-American to hold the position at the 100-year-old institution.
December 27, 2016
Students
Guillermo: Anti-affirmative Action Foes Continue with Fake Conclusions
Conservatives fighting affirmative action think they’ve learned from the Fisher case and are essentially relitigating it, this time with an emphasis on Asian American “victims.”
December 27, 2016
Women
New Hillary Clinton-based Course Examines Cultural Perceptions of Women
A new course at Kent State examines cultural perceptions — and misperceptions — about all women by using Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and career as vehicles.
December 27, 2016
Students
Lawsuit Accuses Charlotte School of Law of Hiding Problems
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —Two Charlotte School of Law students are suing the for-profit school, saying its leaders hid academic problems to keep tuition coming. Lawyers for Robert Barchiesi and Lejla Hadzic filed the lawsuit in federal court Friday against the school and its parent company, InfiLaw Corp., seeking class-action status. It claims the school’s administrators ignored […]
December 26, 2016
Students
Yale Changes Financial Aid Policies for Low-income Students
NEW HAVEN, Conn —Yale University says it has made changes to its financial aid policies to help low-income students. The Ivy League school says that for several years parents earning less than $65,000 annually have not been required to contribute at all to the cost of a child’s education. Under the changes announced this month […]
December 26, 2016
Students
3 of 4 Fraternities Reinstated at Radford University after Goat Abuse Claim
RADFORD, Va. — Officials at Radford University have reinstated three of four fraternities that were suspended amid an investigation of a report of abuse of a goat. University leaders suspended four fraternities after learning of reports about the possible mistreatment of a juvenile goat by one or more student groups earlier this month. Local news […]
December 26, 2016
Students
Tufts University President: Panel to Assess Greek System, Student Life
MEDFORD, Mass. — The president of Tufts University says a special committee will assess the culture of undergraduate life at the Massachusetts school, with a focus on the Greek system. The Boston Globe reports President Anthony Monaco said last week in a letter to the Medford school community that the panel he appointed will also […]
December 26, 2016
Students
Texas State University Dance Team Faces Backlash for Inauguration Plans
SAN MARCOS, Texas — The Texas State University’s Strutters dance team has disabled some of its social media accounts after receiving backlash for agreeing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural parade. The Strutters announced Wednesday that they were honored to accept the invitation to perform at the January parade in Washington, D.C. By Friday, […]
December 26, 2016
Students
There’s a Price to Pay for Using Credit Cards
Young consumers are the most vulnerable when it comes to credit cards.
December 26, 2016
Women
University of Oregon Law Professor Who Wore Blackface Blasts School Report
A University of Oregon law professor who wore blackface on Halloween is harshly criticizing a report by the university that found she violated its anti-discrimination policies and caused damage to the law school.
December 26, 2016
Students
Rodriguez: Holidays with a Storm on the Horizon
There are indications that the Trump administration will be anti-education in general, anti-academic freedom specifically, and that it will be hostile to undocumented students.
December 26, 2016
Students
Will.i.am.-backed College Track’s 10-year Plan Working for Students
The California-based nonprofit provides college advising, academic and financial support to first-generation college students over a period of 10 years, starting the summer before 9th grade.
December 26, 2016
Students
Teachable Moments: For Colleges, the Future of Coaching is Now
In project-based learning courses where students tackle open-ended problems, teachable moments do not occur on schedule.
December 22, 2016
Leadership & Policy
Hampton U. President Harvey Sharing His Principles for Leadership
Dr. William Harvey, 75-year-old higher education icon, has pulled together the core of his leadership strategy in his first book, set for release early next year.
December 22, 2016
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