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News Roundup
Dr. Mildred García Selected as Ithaca College’s Commencement Speaker
Ithaca College has announced that Dr. Mildred García, a national leader in higher education and president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will be the commencement speaker for the college’s 124th Commencement ceremony to be held on Sunday, May 19. She will also be awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree […]
March 26, 2019
Health
Yang Uses Biostatistics, Public Health Data to Solve Environmental Health Issues
When Dr. Wei Yang came to the United States from China in 1991 as an international student after working as a physician and clinical epidemiologist after graduating from medical school, he originally planned to stay a couple of years after earning a Ph.D and gain some experience working in the U.S.
March 26, 2019
News Roundup
WGU Establishes Scholarship Opportunities for Argosy Transfer Students
Scott Pulsipher, president of the entirely online, non-profit institution Western Governors University (WGU), has announced the creation of transfer pathways and scholarship opportunities for Argosy University students seeking to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees after Argosy administrators announced the school will close at the end of the semester. “Don’t give up,” Pulsipher said to the […]
March 26, 2019
Policy
Retired Air Force Brigadier General Will Run to be Next Mayor of Montgomery
A retired brigadier general and chief executive officer of a military-partnered company has joined the race to replace Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. Edward (Ed) Crowell pointed toward his extensive leadership roles, military service and community involvement at a news conference announcing his run Monday. In doing so, Crowell has added another name to a field […]
March 26, 2019
Academics
Southern Utah Student Among Small Percentage of Females Accepted Into Prestigious Military Academy
The acceptance rate for the United State Military Academy at West Point was 10 percent in 2017, with 22 percent of that being female. A Southern Utah high school student is now among that acceptance rate. Hurricane High School senior and track team member Alexis Martin was first introduced to the prestigious school in New […]
March 26, 2019
Veterans
Vets Are Out-Representing Non-Vets in STEM Jobs: Report
Employers increasingly are finding that veterans are the right fit for jobs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, according to a study by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). Working off data from the American Community Survey of the Census Bureau for 2012-2016, the IVMF researchers concluded […]
March 26, 2019
Veterans
UVA ROTC Cadets Host Blood Drive For Military Medical Aid Centers Overseas
University of Virginia ROTC cadets hosted a blood drive to help those who are fighting on the front lines. On Monday, armed forces from Fort Bragg, North Carolina took over Newcomb Hall to collect blood from those donating. Read More
March 26, 2019
News Roundup
Dr. Georgina Dodge Named VP of Diversity and Inclusion at University of Maryland
Dr. Georgina Dodge, chief diversity officer and associate provost for diversity, equity and inclusion at Bucknell University, has been named vice president of diversity and inclusion at the University of Maryland. “I am honored to be chosen to lead diversity and inclusion at the University of Maryland,” said Dodge. “Across many higher education institutions, I […]
March 25, 2019
Home
Bipartisan Policy Center Discussion Launches Campus Free Expression Project
Despite disagreement about whether there’s a free-speech crisis on American college campuses and, if so, to what degree, there are public concerns about free expression that should be addressed, according to a panel of experts assembled for a discussion Monday by the Bipartisan Policy Council.
March 25, 2019
Nursing
$1.2M For Breast Health Over 13 Years
The local group focused on breast health has received another grant to continue the program as it has for more than a decade in the past. North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education’s Dr. Dan J Hawkins Community Health Resource Center (CHRC) has received a grant for the 13th year to continue providing breast health services […]
March 25, 2019
Other News
‘Innovations in Healthcare Delivery’ Slated April 11
On April 11 in New York City, SUNY Oswego will sponsor “Innovations in Healthcare Delivery,” featuring experts and innovators including keynote speaker and 1992 SUNY Oswego alumnus Christopher Roker, CEO of New York Health + Hospitals/Queens. The event, which is free but with tickets required, will feature top healthcare leaders and key industry innovators sharing […]
March 25, 2019
Disparities
ASU Receives $50M Gift to Support College of Nursing, Biodesign Institute
According to an Arizona State University (ASU) announcement, Charlene and J. Orin Edson will donate a gift of $50 million to the school: $25 million to the university’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation and $25 million to the Biodesign Institute. The Edson’s donation is one of the largest received in ASU history. The donation […]
March 25, 2019
Disparities
Lockboxes Available to UM Students for Prescription Medications
University of Mississippi students can pick up a free prescription drug lockbox at the campus Pharmacy Health Services. The lockboxes became available after the Center for Wellness Education conducted a College Prescription Drug Survey on the Ole Miss campus. The results confirmed that students are gaining access to prescription medications – for recreational use or self-medication […]
March 25, 2019
Disparities
Yang Uses Biostatistics, Public Health Data to Solve Environmental Health Issues
When Dr. Wei Yang came to the United States from China in 1991 as an international student after working as a physician and clinical epidemiologist after graduating from medical school, he originally planned to stay a couple of years after earning a Ph.D and gain some experience working in the U.S. “In 1996 right before I […]
March 25, 2019
Nursing
LCU, Texas Tech UHS Sign Agreement to Allow Early Medical School Application
Lubbock Christian University (LCU) and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center have signed an agreement that will allow Lubbock Christian honors students to apply to the Health Sciences Center medical school early, permitting pre-admission and exemption from a medical entrance exam. To honor the new partnership, an official signing ceremony was held at LCU’s […]
March 25, 2019
Disparities
MUIH Alumnus Marc Levin Appointed President, CEO
Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) alumnus Marc Levin has been appointed its next president and CEO after serving as the interim in both roles since Feb. 1, 2019. Levin also currently serves as chief financial officer and chief operating officer of the university. “We are thrilled to appoint Marc to be our president and […]
March 25, 2019
News Roundup
Delaware Valley Alumnus Donates $1.57M To Support Financial Aid, Agricultural Program
Delaware Valley University alumnus Jim Harteis has donated $71,000 to the university to support student financial aid opportunities and a $1.5 million estate gift to support Delaware Valley’s agricultural programs. The oldest of 10 siblings, Harteis was raised on a small farm and worked several jobs to put himself through school in addition to relying […]
March 25, 2019
News Roundup
Newberry College Announces New Tuition Promise Program For Incoming Freshmen, Transfer Students
Newberry College has announced the launch of a new program called Tuition Promise, which would freeze tuition for incoming freshmen and transfer students for the next four years while they attend the school. The program does not apply to room and board costs. “Our goal is to ensure that families have a financial aid plan […]
March 25, 2019
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