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Accreditation Overhaul Could Be Good News for Online Schools

In late July, the Trump administration announced plans that could amount to a massive overhaul of higher education. Seeking greater innovation, the government wants to revise rules for college accrediting agencies. While it seems likely that the plan will be met with considerable resistance from some stakeholders, for online postsecondary institutions, the proposed overhaul on college […]

August 9, 2018

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Mississippi State Pledges Free Tuition for Guard Members

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State University is guaranteeing free tuition for Mississippi National Guard members studying full time for an undergraduate degree. University President Mark Keenum and National Guard commander Maj. Gen. Janson “Durr” Boyles signed the agreement Tuesday. University spokesman Sid Salter says Mississippi State receives $2,250 per guard member for tuition already. Mississippi […]

August 9, 2018

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USC President Steps Down Amid Recent Scandal On Campus

Dr. C.L. Max Nikias stepped down this week as president of the University of Southern California (USC) amid pressure from the community, following the recent scandal surrounding the former campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall, who was accused of sexual misconduct and using racist language with patients. Critics charge that Nikias failed to act upon the abuse […]

August 8, 2018

Report Details Wide Latino, White College-Attainment Gaps in Colorado

Colorado, the second most-educated state in the nation, has a college-attainment gap between White and Latino residents that is the worst among the nine states with the largest Latino populations.

August 8, 2018

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NCAA Creates New College Basketball Policy Changes and Rules

Following the FBI’s investigation into the college basketball recruitment process, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently implemented a number of new rules and policy changes. Significant changes highlight the NBA draft, stricter rule enforcement, agent inclusion, the recruitment process, summer basketball and academics, according to ESPN. For example, NCAA certified agents can now represent […]

August 8, 2018

TARSHIA STANLEY

TARSHIA STANLEY was named dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Sciences at St. Catherine University. Stanley previously served as director of E.W. Githii Honors Program and associate professor of English at Spelman College. She received her bachelor’s degree from Duke University and both her master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Florida.

August 8, 2018

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CHRISTINE D. BOYD

CHRISTINE D. BOYD has been selected as the director of media relations for The University of Akron’s Department of Communications and Marketing. She previously served as executive director of marketing and chief public and media relations officer at Hiram College. Boyd received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mount Union and a MBA from Lake Erie College.

August 8, 2018

YAN SEARCY

YAN SEARCY has been named dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at California State University, Northridge, effective August 20. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame, a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Services Administration.

August 8, 2018

I’m a Doctor – Now What? Lessons from a First-Generation Scholar

As I continue to navigate post-doctoral life, my advice for anyone who felt blindsided by expectations to continue excelling is to find a mentor in your field who believes in your potential, will take the time to support you, and push you to flourish through your next phase.

August 8, 2018

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FELICIA MCGINTY

FELICIA MCGINTY was named executive vice chancellor of administration and planning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, effective August 1. She previously served as the vice chancellor for student affairs. Mc-Ginty earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Arizona University.

August 8, 2018

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New Research Center at Prairie View A&M Focuses on Marginalized Communities

Dr. Fred A. Bonner II is on a mission to dispel the notion that “good scholarship” — particularly research on African-American and other minority populations — can only be done at elite predominantly White institutions.

August 8, 2018

JAFFUS HARDRICK

JAFFUS HARDRICK was named interim president of Florida Memorial University. He previously served in a dual role as vice provost for student access and success and vice president for human resources. Hardrick holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, a doctorate from Baylor University and a second doctorate from Prairie View A&M University.

August 8, 2018

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SALVADOR MENA

SALVADOR MENA has been named vice chancellor for student affairs at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, effective August 1. He recently served as the senior associate vice chancellor for student affairs. Mena received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Maine and his doctorate from the University of Maryland, College Park.

August 8, 2018

Saint Augustine University Dismisses Reports of Possible Closure

Despite a recent leak of “confidential documents” signaling that the HBCU in Raleigh may close its doors, trustees at Saint Augustine’s University say that they may remain optimistic as the date for reaccreditation draws nearer.

August 8, 2018

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CHRISTOPHER REBER

CHRISTOPHER REBER was selected as president of Hudson County Community College, effective July 2. He previously served as president of Community College of Beaver County. Reber earned his bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College, master’s degree from Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

August 8, 2018

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KAREN HOFMANN

KAREN HOFMANN has been named provost of ArtCenter College of Design. She is the first woman to hold the position in the school’s history. Hofmann previously served as interim dean and chaired the Product Design Department. She earned her bachelor’s degree from ArtCenter and a second bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge.

August 8, 2018

ANTHONY E. JONES

ANTHONY E. JONES was named associate dean for diversity and inclusion at Thiel College, effective July 5. Jones previously worked as the director of multicultural affairs at Marietta College and Eastern Kentucky University. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mount Union and a master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, where he is also completing his doctoral studies.

August 8, 2018

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Kevin Hart Partners with Programs to Give 18 Students Scholarships

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has partnered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) to help 18 KIPP students earn a college degree, including two Lincoln University students: sophomore Marjani Walton and senior Alexys Smith. The 18 scholarship award recipients were chosen based on their academic and personal accomplishments. […]

August 8, 2018