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American University Creates Sine Institute of Policy and Politics

American University President Sylvia M. Burwell has announced the launch of the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics. Capitalizing on AU’s location in the nation’s capital, the Institute will bring together experts and top scholars in the field with students in research and scholarship to work on the nation’s most pressing challenges in a way […]

September 25, 2018

SAT, ACT now Optional for Colby College Applicants

Colby College applicants are no longer required to submit SAT or ACT test scores as part of the application process, Colby College officials announced on Monday. The change will begin with the incoming Class of 2023. This change was made to create more availability for disadvantaged students, emphasize the applicants’ overall accomplishments and reduce college […]

September 25, 2018

The Louis Vuitton Dilemma

Louis Vuitton is a luxury brand. For six years in a row (through at least 2012), it was named the top fashion brand in the world. According to one study, as of 2010, the brand itself was worth more than $19 billion and there’s no reason to think it’s worth any less today. And Vuitton […]

September 25, 2018

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3 V.A. Employees Accused of Fraud

Three people have been arrested on charges of trying to steer U.S. government contracts toward particular companies in exchange for either bribes or fraudulent “training fees.” The Denver U.S. Attorney’s office said they face charges including paying and receiving bribes, as well as conspiracy. Prosecutors say that these three men tried to manipulate two VA […]

September 25, 2018

For-Profit University Details Challenges to Investors

An annual financial document filed last week with the federal government by National American University shows the Rapid City-based for-profit college is in a fiscal downward spiral, dwindling from over 8,000 to 5,600 students in two years. According to its Securities and Exchange Commission annual report filed Sept. 13, NAU posted an operating loss of $11.5 […]

September 25, 2018

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Army Misses Recruiting Goal First Time Since 2005

WASHINGTON – The Army fell short of its recruiting goal for 2018, missing its mark for the first time since 2005 as it looks to grow its force strength in the face of growing threats from competing world powers such as Russia and China. The Army has launched a large-scale review of its recruiting practices, […]

September 25, 2018

Change Could Make It Easier for Spouses to Get Civilian Jobs

Military spouses will find it easier to apply for Department of Defense civilian jobs using military spouse preference, under new procedures being finalized now, according to DoD officials. Under new procedures, spouses will no longer have to report to a DoD human resources office/civilian personnel office within the commuting area of their sponsor’s new duty […]

September 25, 2018

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V.A. Have Problems Implementing GI Bill

The VA is once again experiencing growing pains while trying to implement changes to the GI Bill. A major part of the GI Bill was changed by a law passed more than 12 months ago, and despite being supposed to take effect on August 1, hasn’t happened. The provisions are part of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans […]

September 25, 2018

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College Graduates Choosing Military to Help Pay Off Loans

Senior Christopher Rogers chose Emerson to create a career out of journalism. Now, with over $100,000 in student debt, Rogers will join the military after graduation for its student loan forgiveness programs. Each year, Rogers said he needs to take out roughly $20,000 to $30,000 to attend Emerson. Before he applied, he knew money could become an issue, […]

September 25, 2018

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DACA Student Enrollment Decreases at Maricopa Community Colleges

As a result of an Arizona Supreme Court ruling made earlier this year which made Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients unqualified for in-state tuition, enrollment for the socioeconomic group dropped 40 percent at the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCC). DACA recipients, also known as ‘Dreamers’, have been struggling to continue their education because out-of-state […]

September 25, 2018

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Philanthropist Helps Put for Veterans in Cybersecurity Jobs

Since September 11, 2001, 2.77 million service members have served on 5.4 million deployments around the world. While the majority of service members transition back to civilian life without event, persistent traumas during the longest period of war in American history have given rise to wellness, education and employment challenges for many veterans and their […]

September 25, 2018

A Passionate Advocate for Gifted and Special Education Equity

Dr. Donna Y. Ford did it for her son. She was single and 18 when she gave birth to Khyle, and he motivated her to aim higher.

September 25, 2018

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The Minority Coach Roundup

This weekend was full of action packed games for the 18 minority head coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision(FBS). In the game of the week David Shaw and Stanford got an overtime win over then 20th ranked Oregon on the road in Eugene. James Franklin and Penn State beat Illinois to remain undefeated. And Brigham […]

September 24, 2018

USC Race Center Issues Report Card on Black Student Equity

A new study by the University of Southern California Race and Equity Center paints a grim picture of inequity for the 900,000 African-American undergraduate students at public institutions of higher learning across the nation.

September 24, 2018

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Hiring and Retention

When I talk with my colleagues in health care, the biggest concern that echoes for human resources professionals in the industry is how to hire and retain the skilled employees we need. According to a number of projections, health care jobs will represent a significant percentage of the employment growth in our state over the […]

September 24, 2018

NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Network Expands

Grants to improve and accelerate the diagnosis of rare and undiagnosed conditions were made to academic medical centers across the nation Monday. The new awards are part of the second phase of the National Institutes of Health’s Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN). The total investment planned for the UDN over the next four years will be […]

September 24, 2018

‘Surprise’ Medical Bills Could Be Campaign Issue

There is growing interest in the problem of surprise medical bills in the media and on Capitol Hill, with a bipartisan group of senators drafting legislation to crack down on the problem. But the issue has not been prominent in midterm campaigns and is not showing up in campaign ads. Why it matters: Recent analyses, […]

September 24, 2018

Louisiana Colleges Team Up on Nursing Program

Delta Community College and Northwestern State are teaming up to create an easier route to a Bachelor’s Degree for Delta nursing students. Both colleges signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday morning agreeing to work together online. Students who graduate from the nursing program at Delta Community College can apply their Associate degree credits to NSU’s […]

September 24, 2018