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Gathering Designed to Foster Mentorship Among MSI Leaders

In an effort to create a pipeline of college leaders ready to one day become a college president, the Penn Center for minority serving institutions hosted a three-day symposium for its cohort of aspiring leaders this weekend in Philadelphia, bringing together both rising administrators and highly experienced college and university presidents to serve as their mentors

November 19, 2017

Harvard Symposium Examines Charles Hamilton Houston’s Enduring Legacy

Two universities recently convened a symposium to honor the work and influence of the late civil rights lawyer Charles Hamilton Houston.

November 19, 2017

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

CHICAGO — The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson’s disease and plans to “dedicate” himself to physical therapy to slow the progress of the disease. In a letter to supporters, the 76-year-old civil rights icon said family and friends noticed a change in […]

November 19, 2017

Portrait of Former Xavier President on Display at Smithsonian

A portrait of longtime Xavier University President Dr. Norman Francis is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, in the historic art museum’s latest collection of its annual “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition. The portrait of the 86-year-old educator and lawyer from Lafayette is featured among images of numerous individuals who made “a significant impact” on […]

November 18, 2017

Spotlight: Family Readiness Officer

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – — style=”margin: 0in 0in 10pt;”>A family readiness officer is a valued asset to the Marines and families who fall under their care. They contribute time, energy and resources to maintain family readiness within the Marine Corps. The FRO is the link between the command, the unit and the families. Their […]

November 17, 2017

Jobless Stats

Month after month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that U.S. veterans are doing better than non-veterans in the job market. In October, the BLS indicated that veteran unemployment was just 2.7%, compared to 3.8% for non-vets. However, these figures paint an incomplete picture of what’s really going on. As executive director of […]

November 17, 2017

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Veterans in Stem Bill Heading to House Floor

U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn’s, R-Fla., proposal to usher more veterans into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is gaining steam on Capitol Hill. Last week, Dunn unveiled the “Supporting Veterans in STEM Careers Act” which would make the National Science Foundation (NSF) “develop a veterans outreach plan and publish data on veterans’ participation […]

November 17, 2017

Businesses Donate to Penn State Military Fund

Penn State’s Veterans’ Tailgate was one of the largest ever, with a turnout of 10,000 veterans, family members and others in the military community, according to a press release. At Saturday’s tailgate at the Bryce Jordan Center, the Downtown State College Improvement District presented Penn State President Eric Barron with a giant check to complement […]

November 17, 2017

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Professors’ Ads Protest Online Programs

Professors at Eastern Michigan University launched an unusual ad campaign this week criticizing their university’s online degree programs—suggesting they are “FalseEMU”—in a protest against the model of colleges working with outside companies to help build and market online programs. “These degrees will carry the EMU name. But they won’t have the quality, scholarship and service […]

November 17, 2017

Study: Work-Life Balance Becomes Big Worry

For years, issues of pay and benefits have been high on the list of concerns that servicmembers and their families have about their military lifestyle. But the toll of 16 years of continued wars and the separation of families with demands has finally nudged its wayto the top, according to this year’s Blue Star Families […]

November 17, 2017

For Victims of For-Profit Fraud, Stakes Are High

Amy Kennedy-Palma was a single mother working as the office manager for an ATM installation company in 2012 when she decided to go back to school. “There wasn’t a whole lot of room for advancement, and of course wanting to look out for the future of my son, I wanted to go back to school,” […]

November 17, 2017

Democrats Urge DeVos to Act on Debt Relief

Senate Democrats are pushing Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to address the more than 87,000 applications for debt relief pending at the Department of Education, The Washington Post reported. The department has the authority to forgive student loan debt for borrowers who were defrauded by colleges and for-profit institutions, but no applications have been approved […]

November 17, 2017

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Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Simplify FAFSA Form

Democrats on the Committee on Education and the Workforce recently introduced new legislation that would simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

November 16, 2017

Hampton Joins the Big South Conference

In a move that could cause a cultural shift and change the balance of power in HBCU athletics, Hampton University on Thursday announced that it is leaving the MEAC to join the Big South Conference.

November 16, 2017

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New Questions in NSSE Survey Spark Important Conversations

A topical module around inclusiveness and engagement with cultural diversity debuted in this year’s NSSE survey, and the results prompted discussions around teaching practices.

November 16, 2017

Ex-college Coach Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Player

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.— A jury has convicted a former college basketball coach in New Jersey of sexually assaulting a male teenager who played on a traveling team that he also coached. The panel on Wednesday found 45-year-old Christopher Tarver, of Jackson, guilty of sexual assault, criminal sexual contact, child endangerment, official misconduct and possession of […]

November 16, 2017

Love to Take Helm of Organization that Supports LGBTQ Students

Dr. Cindi Love has been appointed executive director of Out for Undergrad (O4U), an organization dedicated to helping high-potential lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) undergraduates achieve success in their careers. The organization currently offers four undergraduate leadership conferences that serve as a pathway into major US-based corporations: finance/ consulting/ accounting; technology; marketing, and […]

November 16, 2017

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Disrupt Higher Education

Yes, things are changing rapidly in higher education, and they need to. The evidence is as close as Sedgwick County, where Wichita Area Technical College and Wichita State University have received final approval for a historic affiliation. The resulting evolution of WATC into the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology helps Wichita State grow […]

November 16, 2017