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Egyptian Lawmaker’s Call for Virginity Tests Draws Fire

CAIRO ― A women’s rights group has filed a legal complaint against an Egyptian lawmaker who called for mandatory virginity tests for women seeking university admission, the Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper reported Sunday. It quoted Maya Morsi, head of the state-sanctioned National Council for Women, as saying the complaint demands the expulsion from parliament of Ilhami […]

October 2, 2016

Understanding the Multiple Crises in Student Debt

“There’s a lot of talk about the student-debt crisis, and I’m going to tell you that I don’t think there really is a student-debt crisis,” said Debbie Cochrane, the vice president at The Institute for College Access and Success. “What there are are multiple student-debt crises.” And though the federal government and the private sector […]

September 30, 2016

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3 Best Tools to Help Military Choose Colleges

A simple Google search for a “college finder” tool will return hundreds of websites, mobile apps, books, and videos all claiming to be the official or best source in finding colleges and universities. With all of these options, how can potential students be confident that the information they are viewing is trustworthy? Education counselors who […]

September 30, 2016

Fort Bragg Chosen for Transition Program

The Army wants to ditch its one-size-fits-all policy on helping soldiers adjust to life after active duty. And it’s turning to Fort Bragg to help find a new solution that could ultimately help cut down on unemployment among new veterans. Fort Bragg is one of six installations participating in a pilot program starting next month. […]

September 30, 2016

California Leaders Press for Year-Round Pell Grants

As lawmakers look to finalize a federal spending bill for fiscal year 2017, college students should pay attention: Congress could consider restoring year-round Pell Grants. The Obama Administration has proposed providing additional grant aid to students who complete a full-time course load during the academic year. The idea is to help students cover the cost […]

September 30, 2016

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Loan Defaults Jump at Wisconsin Technical Colleges

Wisconsin’s technical colleges are supposed to provide a more affordable option for career training than four-year universities or for-profit schools. But figures from the U.S. Department of Education show that many tech school students are facing bigger financial challenges than a few years ago. The cost of attendance has climbed. The typical graduate is leaving […]

September 30, 2016

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WVSU Recognizes ROTC Alumni

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – The West Virginia State University (WVSU) ROTC honored some of its most distinguished alumni in ceremonies Friday, Sept. 30, as part of Homecoming activities on the school’s Institute campus. A ceremony was held at the James C. Wilson University Union Friday morning to unveil a bust honoring Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers, […]

September 30, 2016

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Why Are Students Still Paying after Corinthian Fraud?

Nearly 80,000 students of defunct for-profit giant Corinthian Colleges are facing some form of debt collection, even though the U.S. Department of Education unearthed enough evidence of fraud to forgive their student loans, according to an investigation by the staff of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Before it shut down last year, Corinthian, which ran Everest […]

September 30, 2016

Report— Shared Governance: Is OK Good Enough?

Shared governance—the principle that acknowledges the final institutional authority of governing boards and distributed authority to the administration and faculty—is a basic tenet in higher education. When working well, it brings a wealth of ideas to critical conversations and creates a sense of inclusiveness that strengthens support for decisions. In a time of serious challenges […]

September 30, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Georgetown, Harvard Embrace Role in Slavery Atonement

Colleges and universities have a significant role to play in investigating and reconciling the nation’s legacy of slavery, the presidents of Georgetown University and Harvard University said Thursday.

September 29, 2016

Students Protest Conditions at Lincoln University

Several dozen Lincoln University students staged a sit-in this week to protest deteriorating conditions at the historically Black institution located about 45 miles outside of Philadelphia.

September 29, 2016

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Leadership & Policy

Former Tuskegee University President Benjamin Payton Dies

Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, who served as Tuskegee University’s president for nearly 30 years, died Wednesday at Fort Myers, Fla., at age 83.

September 29, 2016

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Missouri Fraternity Suspended Over Reports of Racial Slurs

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― The University of Missouri temporarily suspended a fraternity on Wednesday over accusations of racial slurs directed toward black students, in the latest incident of racial tension that has roiled the campus for nearly a year. The university action followed the national organization of Delta Upsilon fraternity, which suspended the chapter earlier on […]

September 29, 2016

Student Protests at Mugabe-attended Zimbabwe Graduation

HARARE, Zimbabwe ― Witnesses say a student has been whisked away by unknown people for protesting during a University of Zimbabwe graduation ceremony featuring President Robert Mugabe. An Associated Press photographer covering Thursday’s event says the graduating student held a placard complaining about joblessness in the country. Such stunts have become common at graduation ceremonies […]

September 29, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Oakland University in Suburban Detroit Won’t Keep President

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. ― Oakland University in suburban Detroit is searching for a new president. The school’s governing board said Thursday it will not renew the contract of George Hynd next summer. He was hired in 2014. Board chairman Richard DeVore says Hynd brought stability to Oakland after a period of “fragmented leadership.” He described […]

September 29, 2016

UW-Madison cuts student workers’ hours, citing Affordable Care Act

UW-Madison is cutting the work week of its student employees to no more than 29 hours to conform to requirements of the Affordable Care Act, a move some student workers say will make it harder for them to stay in school.

September 29, 2016

10 Black coaches who should get a chance to be a head coach in 2017

With the recent announcement of Les Miles being fired at LSU there is much discussion about possible replacements.

September 29, 2016

Profit Motive and Education May Not Mix

We’re believers in free enterprise and the right to start a business, make a product and generate a profit by selling it for more than it costs to produce. But I wonder if some important elements of life simply aren’t suitable for producing a profit. Consider these four: Education: I started thinking about this question […]

September 29, 2016