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New Rowing Boat Named After St. Mary’s College of Maryland President
St. Mary’s College of Maryland has a new eight-person rowing shell that has been named after its current president, Dr. Tuajuanda C. Jordan. The rowing shell, which was donated by Dr. William Seale, is slated to be the top boat for the women’s team. The eight fastest women on the team will crew this new […]
October 1, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Spouses as Students
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a lunch-time presentation by two local higher education institutions, Central Texas College and Texas A&M University–Central Texas. The two institutions spoke about the unique challenges that military families face and the desire to pursue educational and professional goals while supporting a spouse’s military career. They understood the […]
September 29, 2017
Academics
A.M.U. Continues Supports for CyberPatriot
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ARLINGTON, Va – The Air Force Association’s (AFA) CyberPatriot program announced today that American Military University (AMU) is continuing its support of the National Youth Cyber Education Program. AMU, part of accredited American Public University System (APUS), is the number-one provider of higher education to the US […]
September 29, 2017
Academics
Making the Case for Student Loan Forgiveness
Since 1980 the cost of college tuition has tripled while the average income has remained basically the same. As a result families have struggled to send their kids to college at a time when a college education has become more critical than ever to even just being able to survive in the job market. The […]
September 29, 2017
Veterans
Austin Peay Gets Grant to Improve Veterans Services
The Veteran Reconnect Grant, established by funding from the Tennessee General Assembly, provides funds for the development of new programs designed to promote the success of student veterans. Austin Peay State University is one of 13 institutions in Tennessee to have the distinction of receiving this grant, and will receive $79,954 this fall. Austin Peay […]
September 29, 2017
Veterans
Latina Veteran Changing the Drone Industry
As technology becomes seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our lives, there is no question that the future of our workforce and competitiveness will depend on our love for math and science. That is why STEM, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, is a hot new topic challenging everything from the way preschool education is delivered […]
September 29, 2017
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Policy
Harvard President Urges Mattis to Block Transgender Ban
University President Drew G. Faust wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis last week urging him to allow transgender individuals to serve in the military. This summer, President Donald Trump moved to ban transgender people from serving in the armed forces, reversing an Obama-era policy. In her letter, Faust denounced the decision […]
September 29, 2017
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Other News
Md. Coalition Warns of For-Profit College Risks
Nakia Trezevant spent a year studying information technology at ITT Technical Institute in Owings Mills. She said she has nothing to show for it but $12,000 in debt. The for-profit educational firm, which had two campuses in Maryland, shut down in September 2016 after the U.S. Department of Education prohibited it from enrolling any new […]
September 29, 2017
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Academics
Marine Corps Aims to Get Members Through College
Education is often described as a vital part of everyone’s career development and within the United States Marine Corps it is no different. As Marines seek promotions or even meaningful careers within the civilian sector it is important to acknowledge where they reside in their academic and professional career by reviewing their Joint Service Transcript […]
September 29, 2017
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Making Protests a Flag Issue Exposes True Colors
The nation is witnessing battle lines being drawn in relation to racism, White supremacy and various other social issues not seen in America since the 1960s.
September 28, 2017
Students
Dollar General Latest Business Offering Tuition Reimbursement
As part of a growing trend among businesses seeking to attract and retain dedicated talent, Dollar General announced that employees will be eligible for a tuition reimbursement program covering all or much of the cost of attending an online degree program at Bellevue University.
September 28, 2017
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Students
Fresno State President Takes Pride in Identifying With Students
Like many of the students he currently serves at Fresno State, President Joseph I. Castro was the first in his family to go to college.
September 28, 2017
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Students
Southern Cal Celebrates Quality of Its Freshman Class
About a month into the school year, the University of Southern California touts its freshman class as its brightest, most engaged and most diverse ever.
September 28, 2017
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Campus Climate
Committee Probing U. of Rochester Sexual Harassment Claim Expanded
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A committee investigating complaints that the University of Rochester mishandled sexual harassment allegations against a professor is expanding. The university on Thursday announced that a graduate student and faculty member will be added. The committee was formed earlier this month to oversee an investigation into a federal complaint filed by several faculty […]
September 28, 2017
Faculty & Staff
10 Teachers Seek No-confidence Vote on Doane University President
LINCOLN, Neb. — Ten faculty members have called for a no-confidence vote in the leadership of the Doane University president. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that a letter submitted to the faculty council Tuesday asks Doane’s teachers for a formal vote stating they do not support President Jacques Carter. He’s in his seventh year leading […]
September 28, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules University of Louisville Board Issue Moot
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Supreme Court won’t say if Republican Gov. Matt Bevin broke the law when he ousted the University of Louisville’s governing board last year, prompting the governor and his chief political rival to both claim victory. Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear said Bevin’s order broke the law and sued him in […]
September 28, 2017
Sports
Con Man Steals Spotlight as Informant in College Hoops Probe
NEW YORK — A con man named Louis Martin “Marty” Blazer III may have failed in his scheme to make low-budget movies with money swiped from pro athletes, but he has now succeeded in stealing part of the spotlight in a scandal that has shaken college basketball to its core. Federal authorities revealed this week […]
September 28, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Divider in Chief
One would think that with all the urgent matters on Donald Trump’s presidential plate, he would have precious little time for throwing racist red meat to his base. Just consider some of the major challenges facing this nation right now: A battle over Americans’ health care. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands — both […]
September 28, 2017
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