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What Trump Can Learn from Obama on Health Care
President Barack Obama took on the problems of a lack of access to health care and high cost, but he and Democrats paid a political price. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to undo much of what Obama put in place, and pledged to make the system better. Although Trump is lacking in specifics, he seems […]
November 28, 2016
Students
NCCU Chancellor Debra Saunders-White Dies
Debra Saunders-White, 59, the first permanent female chancellor of North Carolina Central University, died of cancer Saturday.
November 27, 2016
African-American
Rodriguez: Nation Not Treading Lightly in Unchartered Territory
Without question, this country is in unchartered territory. People across the country continue to express themselves in despair. Others in fear. Some panic, while still others prepare.
November 27, 2016
Students
‘Sanctuary Campus’ Movement Taking Shape as Trump Threat to DACA Looms
The dashing of the executive orders of President Obama will be the low-hanging fruit for a Trump administration looking for quick action on its very first day.
November 27, 2016
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NADOHE Survey: Diversity Officers Increasingly on Executive Level
Ervin said the fact that so many diversity officers are in the upper echelons of university administration is a welcome sign of progress for a specialized profession that is relatively young.
November 27, 2016
News Roundup
Falwell says Trump Offered Him Education Secretary Job
RICHMOND, Va. —Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. says President elect-Donald Trump offered him the job of education secretary, but that he turned it down for personal reasons. Falwell tells The Associated Press that Trump offered him the job last week during a meeting in New York. He says Trump wanted a four- to six-year […]
November 27, 2016
Leadership & Policy
University of Illinois Strengthening Ties with Mexico
URBANA, Ill. — The University of Illinois is strengthening its ties with Mexico through new academic and research partnerships. The (Champaign) News-Gazette reports university President Tim Killeen signed agreements during a trip to Mexico last week. He says they are part of the university’s efforts to diversify international student enrollment and increase its global impact. […]
November 27, 2016
Students
University of St. Thomas Plans to Assist Low-income Students
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul plans to launch a two-year program aimed at helping low-income students earn degrees. The Dougherty Family College at St. Thomas will start with $18 million in private donations, Minnesota Public Radio News reported. That includes money from Mike Dougherty, head of the Dougherty […]
November 27, 2016
Students
University of Akron Calling for Buyouts, Recruitment Boost
AKRON, Ohio —The University of Akron plans to offer voluntary buyouts to employees, increase recruiting efforts of international students and restructure its scholarship system to address a looming deficit and declining enrollment. University of Akron President Matt Wilson outlined a two-year plan last week to shore up the school’s finances. The university hopes to finalize […]
November 27, 2016
Blogs/Opinion
Education Credits Are a Hassle at Tax Time
For students with scholarships, such as Pell Grants, the process for claiming education-related tax credits, like the American Opportunity Tax Credit, is unusually complex and results in many eligible students and parents (if the student is a dependent) foregoing tax credits for which they qualify. The magnitude of the problem appears to be large — […]
November 23, 2016
Academics
Lee College Recognized as “Military Friendly”
In its fifth year of helping military students and their families pursue higher education and the transition into civilian careers, Lee College and their Veterans Center recently earned designation as a national Military Friendly School. Victory Media released the 2017 Military Friendly Schools list Thursday, Nov. 10, which recognizes the colleges, universities and trade schools […]
November 23, 2016
Veterans
Army Veteran Wins Award for Art Education
From Abrakadoodle: From Abrakadoodle’s 13th annual conference “WOW! Leading with Impact and Innovation,” held November 4-6 at the National Harbor in Oxen Hill, Maryland, celebrated Abrakadoodle’s positive program impact on its students, best practices and trends in art education, as well as franchise owner achievements to include Cecilia Hazelton of Bowie and Annapolis, Maryland. In […]
November 23, 2016
Veterans
College “Veteran of the Year” Made a Promise to Mom
ELKHORN — When Matthew Giamanco left the military, the first thing he did was keep a promise he had made to his mother. “I got out two years ago and went right back to school,”Giamanco said. His mother, he said, didn’t like that he hadn’t completed his college education and constantly encouraged him to finish […]
November 23, 2016
Other News
California Leaders Urge Congress to Expand Pell Grants
The leaders of several California colleges and universities, including UC President Janet Napolitano, are working with the UC Student Association, or UCSA, to urge Congress to reinstate year-round Pell Grants and increase the program’s maximum award in fiscal year 2017 funding legislation. In 2011, before economic insecurity brought an end to year-round Pell Grants, more […]
November 23, 2016
Other News
Why Some Students Get Into So Much Debt
Shannon DeJager began her long quest for a university degree 15 years ago, completing courses including biology, microbiology, and organic chemistry at what was then called Georgia Perimeter College in the hope of going into nursing. When she transferred to the University of Alabama for a bachelor’s degree, it wouldn’t accept her credits in microbiology, […]
November 23, 2016
Other News
How the Trump Administration Can Make Higher Education Affordable
With Inauguration Day just two months away, the Trump Administration is busy determining how to staff agencies and move forward with its policy agenda. One item that should remain at the top of the list: the cost of college. Debt is the number one concern of parents and students applying to college, according to the […]
November 23, 2016
Students
NCAA: Notre Dame Must Vacate Wins After Academic Misconduct
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Brian Kelly’s worst season at Notre Dame took a embarrassing turn Tuesday as the NCAA announced that academic misconduct orchestrated by a student athletic trainer will cost the storied program all 21 victories from the 2012-13 seasons, including the 12-0 run that vaulted the Fighting Irish into the national championship game […]
November 22, 2016
Students
Diverse Conversations: What Professor Esolen Gets Right About Diversity
History professor Anthony Esolen recently came under fire when he penned an article for Crisis magazine that questioned the push for diversity at his workplace: Catholic institution Providence College.
November 22, 2016
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