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Trump Names Top Obamacare Critic to Lead HHS

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump chose a former Goldman Sachs banker and a billionaire investor on Tuesday to steer economic policy in his administration and a fierce Obamacare critic to dismantle President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare program. Republican Trump is expected to name Steven Mnuchin, a former Goldman Sachs partner and Hollywood financier, as his nominee […]

November 30, 2016

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ZULMA R. TORO

ZULMA R. TORO has been named president of Central Connecticut State University, effective January 3. She is executive vice chancellor and provost at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Toro earned a bachelor’s from the University of Puerto Rico, a master’s from the University of Michigan and a doctorate from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

November 30, 2016

MARIA V. DELA CRUZ

MARIA V. DELA CRUZ has been named associate dean of counseling at Santa Ana College. She was project director for the (STEM)2 five-year $6 million Title III Hispanic Serving Institution Science, Technology, Engineering Math (STEM) grant at California State University, Fullerton. Dela Cruz earned a bachelor’s from Pepperdine University, a master’s from California State University, Long Beach, and a doctorate from the University of Southern California.

November 30, 2016

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ROD PAIGE

ROD PAIGE has been named interim president of Jackson State University. He is a former U.S. Secretary of Education. Paige received a bachelor’s from Jackson State, and a master’s and a doctorate from Indiana University.

November 30, 2016

RONALD ANTHONY MILON

RONALD ANTHONY MILON has been named chief diversity officer at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He was was associate vice president for academic affairs. Milon earned a bachelor’s from the College at Brockport of the State University of New York System, a master’s from the New School in New York, a master’s from the University at Buffalo and a doctorate from Capella University.

November 30, 2016

KELLY QUINTANILLA

KELLY QUINTANILLA has been appointed interim president of Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi, effective January 1. She is provost and vice president for academic affairs at the university. Quintanilla earned a bachelor’s from the University of Pittsburgh, and a master’s and a doctorate from Pennsylvania State University.

November 30, 2016

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CORNELIA SEWELL-ALLEN

CORNELIA SEWELL-ALLEN has been appointed dean of student life at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. She was director of multicultural affairs at the university. Sewell-Allen earned a bachelor’s from Syracuse University and a master’s from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania.

November 30, 2016

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ELLIOT CHEU

ELLIOT CHEU has been named interim honors dean at the University of Arizona. He was associate dean of the College of Science and a professor of physics at Arizona. Cheu earned a bachelor’s from Stanford University and a doctorate from Cornell University.

November 30, 2016

Good Medicine

Pharmacy schools stepping up to prepare students for a variety of career opportunities.

November 30, 2016

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CRYSTAL POTTS

CRYSTAL POTTS has been named director of state relations at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She was chief of staff for Howard Marklein, a Wisconsin state senator. She also served on the staff of the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee. Potts earned a bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

November 30, 2016

KIMBERLY GOLD

KIMBERLY GOLD has been appointed president of Robeson Community College in North Carolina. She was executive vice president and chief academic officer at Isothermal Community College in North Carolina. Gold earned a bachelor’sfrom the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MBA from Western Carolina University and a doctorate from Appalachian State University.

November 30, 2016

For-profit Colleges Expect Fortunes to Improve Under Trump

After nearing collapse under the Obama administration, the for-profit college industry is celebrating Donald Trump’s election as a chance for a rebound.

November 29, 2016

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UNC Wilmington Gives Voice to Young Writing Talent

The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s creative writing department and publishing laboratory has forged a partnership with HarperCollins Publishers, which gives students access to crucial publishing industry information and individuals.

November 29, 2016

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Building Support for Faculty Women of Color in STEM

It is critical for faculty women of color in STEM to have environments and networks that will help them to succeed.

November 29, 2016

President Cauce Continues to Break Down Barriers to Diversity

An emigrant Cuban woman, Dr. Ana Mari Cauce of the University of Washington may not be deemed your typical American college president.

November 29, 2016

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Mosque Director Says He Didn’t Know Ohio State Attacker

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The director of a mosque attended by the Ohio State attacker says numerous programs are in place to help youth and prevent self-radicalization. Horsed Noah says he wasn’t familiar with Abdul Razak Ali Artan, the OSU student born in Somalia who police say carried out the car-and-knife rampage that left 11 people […]

November 29, 2016

Purdue Scientists Again Partnering with Japanese Company

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University officials say the school is expanding an existing partnership with a Japanese chemical company to include an advanced agriculture project. Purdue scientists will work with Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Co. to look at plants’ roots and leaves and analyze what chemicals or fertilizers it needs. Purdue officials say the technology […]

November 29, 2016

Detroit College Tuition Program Expands to Cover 4 Years

DETROIT — A college tuition program that serves Detroit residents has been expanded to cover four years for students with good grades. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Detroit Promise program expansion makes Detroit the largest city in the U.S. to give all of its students a chance to earn a college degree tuition-free. […]

November 29, 2016