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Bill To Give Military and Families In-State Tuition

COLORADO — College is expensive for just about everyone, but for military families many of them face challenges when it comes to getting in-state tuition. “I don’t need to tell anyone that out of state tuition is, frankly, out of control, like most tuition costs” said Representative Bri Buentello (D- Pueblo) a prime sponsor of […]

February 21, 2020

U of Southern California to Grant Free Tuition to Students With Family Incomes of $80,000 or Less

The University of Southern California (USC) passed a new initiative on Thursday granting free tuition to future students from families with an annual household income of $80,000 or less, reported USA Today. In addition, the university won’t consider home ownership as a factor in its financial need calculations. The new standard will take effect starting with […]

February 21, 2020

ROTC Program to Return to Colorado Mesa University

Over 30 years has passed since Colorado Mesa University (CMU) last had a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Soon, the program will return to the university. There isn’t an exact date for the program’s launch yet. Amanda Herron, Veteran’s Benefits and Services Coordinator at CMU, said the project’s arrival will take longer than a […]

February 21, 2020

Wake Forest U Apologizes for its Past Involvement in Slavery

During the school’s Founders Day ceremonies, the president of Wake Forest University publicly apologized for the institution’s past involvement in slavery, reported The Associated Press. “It is important and overdue that, on behalf of Wake Forest University, I unequivocally apologize for participating in and benefiting from the institution of slavery,” president Nathan Hatch said. “I […]

February 21, 2020

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Howard University Ups Its Minimum Wage in a Push For Employee Financial Wellness

Howard University has been making a concerted push for financial wellness on campus – not just for students but for faculty and staff. The university upped its minimum wage to $16.82 per hour, almost three dollars more than Washington D.C.’s minimum wage, which is among the highest in the country at $14.00.

February 20, 2020

UVA President Condemns Threats Against Black Student

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan said in a column published Wednesday that threats against a Black student who expressed her views on a multicultural center on campus are “reprehensible.”

February 20, 2020

Sociologist Examines Gendered Racism from the Perspective of Attorneys

A book by Dr. Tsedale M. Melaku explores the ways in which Black women face gender and racial discrimination when pursuing careers at elite law firms.

February 20, 2020

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Salisbury U Campus Police Working With FBI to Investigate Multiple Racist Threats

Officials at Maryland’s Salisbury University said college police are working with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies to investigate multiple racist threats found on campus Wednesday afternoon, reported WUSA9. Following the threats, the college closed on Thursday, “to provide a day of healing.” However, the Counseling Center, Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Multicultural […]

February 20, 2020

Lawsuit Against Harvard for its Alleged Prison Industry Investments

The Harvard Prison Divestment Campaign filed a suit against Harvard University on Wednesday over the institution’s alleged investments in companies with ties to the prison industry, reported campus newspaper The Harvard Crimson. The suit was filed in Massachusetts state court. “By continuing to profit off the caging of people, Harvard violates its legal duty to […]

February 20, 2020

Syracuse U Lifts Suspensions on Student Protesters

Syracuse University has revoked the suspensions placed on roughly 30 student protesters earlier this week, reported Syracuse.com. “Our university needs to step back from the edge so that we can continue the productive, ongoing work to address diversity, inclusion and safety that has been happening since November,” chancellor Kent Syverud said in his first public […]

February 20, 2020

HBCUs Are Working to Help Students Reduce the Need to Borrow

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are trying to spare graduates from crushing student loan debt, reported The Washington Post. But the task isn’t easy for under-resourced institutions. “A lot of times people are just trying to figure out how do we keep functioning as an institution and help students get the resources that they […]

February 19, 2020

MSU Libraries to Digitize Records of Enslaved Mississippians

Mississippi State University (MSU) Libraries said it plans to digitize records of enslaved Mississippians for the first time. The libraries are helping create the state’s first institutionally-supported digital database intended to give greater access to legal records identifying victims of slavery. The endeavor, called the Lantern Project, is one of only a few in the […]

February 19, 2020

Community Colleges

Thomas Edison State U Says All N.J. Community College Graduates Will Be Guaranteed Admission

Thomas Edison State University (TESU) said that students who graduate from any New Jersey community college will be guaranteed admission to the university, reported NJ Advance Media. “Thomas Edison State University has decades of success working with adult learners to help close the gap between the needs of employers and the skills of employees,” said […]

February 19, 2020

Native Americans

Achieving the Dream Conference Spotlights Tribal Colleges and Universities

This year, the Achieving the Dream conference focused on tribal colleges and universities. How can higher education leaders boost student success at these institutions?

February 19, 2020

Penn State to Launch Clark Scholars Program Via $15.5M Gift, $10M Match

Penn State University will this fall begin a need-based program to fund underrepresented engineering students with a $15.5 million donation and an additional institutional match of $10 million.

February 19, 2020

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TRACIE HALL

TRACIE HALL has been appointed the first Black executive director of the American Library Association. Previously the director of the culture portfolio at the Chicagobased Joyce Foundation, Hall holds a bachelor’s in law and society and Black studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, a master’s in international and area studies from Yale University and a master’s in library and information science from the University of Washington.

February 19, 2020

SAVALAS KIDD

SAVALAS KIDD has been named executive director of public safety at the University of Dayton (UD). A 25-year decorated police veteran, Kidd has served as UD’s chief of police since 2017. He holds an associate degree in criminal justice technology from the University of Cincinnati, a bachelor’s in criminal justice management from Union Institute and University and a master’s in human services from the UD.

February 19, 2020

LENORE RODICIO

LENORE RODICIO has been named vice chair of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Currently the executive vice president and provost at Miami Dade College, Rodicio holds a bachelor’s in chemistry from Barry University and a Ph.D. in chemistry from Louisiana State University.

February 19, 2020