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Arthur Miller Archive Going to University of Texas Library

AUSTIN, Texas — The archives of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller, which shed light on seven decades of his works, will be going on display at the University of Texas. A university spokesman said Wednesday that the Harry Ransom Center humanities library paid $2.7 million for records beginning with 1936’s “No Villain,” which Miller […]

January 10, 2018

Praying for Kindness in 2018

I can remember people many years ago making New Year’s resolutions. These were things we wanted to either start doing or possibly do better. Yes, I too, began making these New Year’s resolutions. Quite honestly, I didn’t start to make the resolutions until New Year’s Eve. And during some years, I didn’t make them until New Year’s Day.

January 9, 2018

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Howard University May Require Long Term Maintenance Following Bomb Cyclone

Howard University’s buildings were badly damaged last week when the steam flowing through the university’s structures clashed with the bitter cold causing pipes to burst.

January 9, 2018

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VP for Human Resources at Southern Placed on Leave Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

The Southern University System—the five-campus public university with campuses spread across the state of Louisiana—has placed its associate vice president for human resources on paid leave, pending an investigation into sexual assault allegations by a former employee, the university announced The action taken by Southern late last week, was elevated by virtue of it coming […]

January 9, 2018

Aligning Faith With Diversity

Messiah College, a small, liberal arts Christian school in Pennsylvania, has made diversity a priority.

January 9, 2018

University of Missouri Officials Still Push for Diversity

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — University of Missouri officials say the Columbia campus still has a ways to go in hiring diverse faculty despite recent improvement. The Columbia Missourian reports that System President Mun Choi and University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright spoke Monday at a hearing of the Missouri House Special Committee on Urban Issues. […]

January 9, 2018

Campus Sued Over Security Cost for White Nationalist’s Visit

CINCINNATI — White nationalist Richard Spencer’s campus tour organizer is suing the University of Cincinnati’s president, saying the school wouldn’t rent space for Spencer to speak on campus unless a nearly $11,000 security fee was paid. An attorney for Spencer and tour organizer Cameron Padgett said requiring such payment because a speaker is controversial or […]

January 9, 2018

Words Matter

Editor’s note: This content was contributed by Student Veterans of America to supplement Military Times’ coverage of the group’s National Conference. See all our coverage of NatCon2018 here, and learn more through SVA. As the CEO of Student Veterans of America (SVA), connecting with student veterans is my priority. I’ve had the pleasure of engaging […]

January 9, 2018

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DOE: Teacher Shortage Looms

HARRISBURG — The U.S. Department of Education has warned that Pennsylvania, like every other state, is facing a shortage of teachers. The problem is only going to get worse, experts say. There are pockets of problem areas in the commonwealth and some teaching specialties where it’s hard to find enough educators, state and federal data […]

January 9, 2018

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Online Enrollment Continues to Grow

According to new federal data, the number of college students taking online classes continues to grow, reports Inside Higher Ed. In academic year 2016, 6.34 million students were enrolled in at least one online course, compared with 5.99 million students in 2015. Even as overall enrollment at postsecondary institutions is flat (unlike recent numbers from […]

January 9, 2018

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“Call of Duty” Star Hosts Student Veterans Award Show

SAN ANTONIO — Actress Jamie Gray Hyder may be known for her work in front of the camera. But it’s what she does behind the scenes as an advocate for veterans and service members that drew her Saturday to the Student Veterans of America national conference to host the organization’s awards ceremony for a second […]

January 9, 2018

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Ex-Infantryman Finds His Calling as Teacher

PUEBLO, Colo. – It was during his days as a tenaciously effective Army drill sergeant that Karl Brandenburg first entertained the idea of moving from the barracks into the classroom. “There was something fulfilling about teaching, coaching and mentoring raw recruits into well-disciplined, highly motivated young soldiers,” said Brandenburg, who now uses those leadership and […]

January 9, 2018

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Program Helps in Transitions

Injury and illness can derail plans in an instant. They can upend a career and unsettle a family. Soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion live through the many, potentially long-term, adjustments needed to make the most of their new reality. “When I meet with them, one of the questions I ask in my initial in-processing […]

January 9, 2018

Educational Road Bumps in 2017

Looking back on last year, higher education appears to have been on a bumpy, roller coaster back seat ride. This assessment comes from a wide range of higher education executives, who collectively express hopes for a better 2018. “Dizzying,” “disappointing,” “swirling,” “disrupted,” “tumultuous,” “steady” and “evolving” were words chosen to describe America’s higher education experience […]

January 9, 2018

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Study: For-Profits Rarely Deliver on Gainful Employment

Mounting student debt is a nagging problem for most families these days. As the cost of higher education rises, borrowing to cover those costs often becomes a family concern across multiple generations including the student, parents, and even grandparents or other relatives. Today’s 21st Century jobs usually demand higher education and specialized skills to earn […]

January 9, 2018

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Community Colleges

FIRE Sues Essex County College

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, or FIRE, a civil liberties group, has been advocating for former adjunct Lisa Durden.

January 8, 2018

Colgate’s Mosaic Initiative, a Bridge Between Multicultural Alumni and Students

Tapping into its alumni network, Colgate University has created an innovative initiative that brings multicultural alumni back to campus to support its diverse students.

January 8, 2018

Mississippi University for Women Leader to Step Down in June

COLUMBUS, Miss. – The president of one of Mississippi’s eight public universities plans to step down in June. Jim Borsig announced his departure from the Mississippi University for Women on Monday at an on-campus meeting. The 61-year-old Borsig says in a letter that he and his wife will move to Maine but maintain their ties […]

January 8, 2018