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Crowdfunding Efforts Prove Beneficial for Some Students
As college students in the United States and around the world turn to crowdfunding to finance their higher-education-related expenses, some experts warn others not to harbor high expectations about the method.
August 7, 2016
Other News
The gig economy is making waves in education
According to a recent FlexJobs report, over one-third of the American workers freelance — and education is one of the top-five industries with high demand for freelance laborers. “Contract jobs in the education field seem to be keeping pace with the overall growth in flexible work we’ve seen in recent years,” said Brie Reynolds, director […]
August 5, 2016
Other News
Grand Canyon Education separating itself from the for-profit pack
Grand Canyon Education Inc. (Nasdaq: LOPE) continues to separate itself from the pack as other for-profits continue to struggle. The Phoenix-based operator of Grand Canyon University reported increased revenue, net income and enrollment for the second quarter. GCU reported $27.6 million in net income on $191.3 million in net revenue for the second quarter ended […]
August 5, 2016
Academics
Where Clinton and Trump Stand on Student Debt
Clinton wants free tuition at many public colleges and less restrictive student loan terms. Trump dislikes student debt, but his plans are not as clearly defined. Key differences: Both Clinton and Trump say they want to reduce the rising levels of student loan debt on college graduates, but their methods differ. Key Clinton quote: “No […]
August 5, 2016
Veterans
Conn. Community Colleges Targeting Veterans For Advanced Manufacturing
Scott Jackson, the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor, said Monday that his department is using its database to find unemployed and underemployed veterans for advanced manufacturing programs. “Veterans emerged as a group that we could really reach out to in a very targeted way and they are folks that we need to reach […]
August 5, 2016
Veterans
Military Should Empower Vets to be Entrepreneurs
By Douglas B. McCormick and J. Michael Haynie | Defense Secretary Ash Carter made waves last month when he announced two new proposals that will dramatically increase the Department of Defense’s flexibility in shaping the structure of our military. If approved, the proposals would allow more civilian workers in high-demands fields to enter the military […]
August 5, 2016
Academics
Democrats Offer Bill to Simplify FASA
Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation that would simplify the FAFSA process. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form that low-income students are required to fill out every year in order to apply for Pell grants, which provide baseline financial aid. Under the “File Once FAFSA Act of 2016,” the student would only […]
August 5, 2016
Veterans
Student Loan Relief Benefits Veterans
This year, July is Military Consumer Protection month, an awareness campaign to promote good financial education resources for service members and veterans alike, as well as to help guard them against fraud and abuse. First initiated in 2013 by the Federal Trade Commission as Military Consumer Protection Day, this has since developed into a year-round […]
August 5, 2016
Veterans
Offering Veterans a Chance to STEP Up
SAN DIEGO – Support the Enlisted Project (STEP), a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit announces its Second Annual Cammies to College which is a major college expo and education street fair for the benefit of active duty military, veterans and their family members interested in gaining information regarding higher education options in Southern California. The event […]
August 5, 2016
Veterans
Cornell Warrior-Scholar Project Welcomes Veterans
For some military veterans, the first day of school at a new college or university is as challenging as a deployment to a foreign country. Immersion in a new culture and reintroduction to a demanding academic environment can make the transition from military to higher education difficult. To ease the transition, the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) […]
August 5, 2016
Students
Diversity in Information Technology and Higher Education
Information technology, like most STEM fields, suffers from a divided work environment and a lack of mentors.
August 4, 2016
Students
Morgan State Bolstering Profile by Hiring Several New Deans
Morgan State University ― a Black public urban research institution headquartered in Maryland — is increasing its national profile with the recent hiring of several new university deans.
August 4, 2016
Students
Oregon Health & Science University Cultivating Diversity
Oregon Health & Science University is proving that pipeline programs and outreach efforts work.
August 4, 2016
Other News
Push to Ease Licensing for Military Spouses Remains Patchwork by State
Despite movement in all 50 states to ease professional licensing regulations for military spouses, rules remain inconsistent and, in most cases, difficult to navigate, military family experts say. “They’re not all created equal, and they don’t cover every single profession,” said Katie Savant a government relations strategist for the National Military Family Association. “And just […]
August 4, 2016
Blogs/Opinion
Educate Service Members for the Future
By H. Lawrence Garrett III | Recruiting and retaining capable and motivated service members is paramount to maintaining a high-quality fighting force to defend our country. It is undeniable that educational and training assistance programs are critical to attracting men and women to join and remain in military service. These promised and earned education benefits […]
August 4, 2016
Other News
Technical College of the Lowcountry aims to be the most military friendly
By Georgiaree Godfrey | BEAUFORT, SC (WTOC) – The Technical College of the Lowcountry is designated as a military friendly school and since last Veteran’s Day, they’ve been working to be the most military friendly school in the region. On Veteran’s Day, the school opened its Veterans Resource Center. It sees about 30 students a […]
August 4, 2016
Other News
Newspaper Investigates Scholarship Fund for For-Profit Enrollees
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Questions are being raised about the use of a tax-exempt charitable foundation that provided scholarships for students of a for-profit college network headed for years by a former governor of Maine. The Maine Sunday Telegram has published (http://bit.ly/2aj8nC8 ) the results of a three-month investigation into an aspect of long-running controversy […]
August 4, 2016
Veterans
Veteran training center opens its doors
By Claire Davis, WMAZ | Transitioning from military life to civilian life doesn’t always come easy for men and women who serve our country, but in Warner Robins, one organization hopes to make that process a little easier. It’s called the Veteran Education Career Transition Resource Center, or VECTR. Claire Davis sat down with one […]
August 4, 2016
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