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Ex-Univ. of Iowa Wrestler Released on Bond in Cheating Case
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A former University of Iowa wrestler has been released on bond after appearing in court to face federal computer fraud charges in a large-scale academic misconduct scandal. Trevor Graves appeared Thursday before a magistrate at the federal courthouse in Davenport. He was released but ordered to obey a curfew and other restrictions […]
November 2, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Garnett Stokes Becomes University of New Mexico’s 1st Female President
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents made history Thursday as it named Dr. Garnett Stokes the first woman president to lead the state’s flagship school. Stokes, the provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Missouri, was among five finalists chosen as part of a national […]
November 2, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Punitive Rankings
Every year around this time U.S. News & World Report issues its ranked list of America’s “best” colleges. And every year an inevitable handwringing ensues – among academics, anyway – about what the rankings mean, and whether they’re of any use at all. Pose this question to most professionals in higher education, and you’ll likely […]
November 2, 2017
Veterans
Ohio Discussion: Easing the Transition to College
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Transitioning into college can be tough for any student, especially if they’re a veteran. On Monday, veterans at Youngstown State shared their experiences in the hope of helping others like them. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services and the Ohio Department of Higher Education hosted the discussion. Chip Tansill, the director […]
November 2, 2017
Veterans
Law Conference Recognizes Women, LGBT
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golden Gate University School of Law will hold its fifth Veterans Law Conference on November 3 in an ongoing effort to raise awareness of the legal, health, and employment issues veterans may face. Under the theme, “Recognizing the Military Service of Women and LGBT Veterans: Promoting Achievements […]
November 2, 2017
Academics
Fort Hood, IBM Partner on Cyber Security Transition Program
FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) Service members transitioning out of the military from will now have another opportunity to find a job put side of the military. IBM is partnering with Fort Hood Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, SFL-TAP, to help give service members certifications in cyber security. This new certification partnership with IBM will […]
November 2, 2017
Policy
Low-Income Enrollment on 20-Year Decline at Public Universities
Over the past 20 years, the cost of education has skyrocketed in the United States. Public universities have taken the largest hit, with the average cost of in-state tuition rising 237%. While college continues to be increasingly cost-prohibitive for the average American, a report by New America found another trend negatively affecting social mobility: the […]
November 2, 2017
Policy
Injunction Gives Hope to Transgender Military Families
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – U.S. Air Force Veteran Nicole Vanderheiden sat on a sofa inside OutFront Minnesota’s headquarters Monday afternoon with clasped hands, happy for the moment but aware of the long road ahead. She had won a victory, however small, when U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly issued a preliminary injunction Monday to suspend President […]
November 2, 2017
Other News
Military Spouses Bear Burden
ARLINGTON, Va. — After her husband was medically retired from the Marine Corps in 2015, Patricia Ochan set aside her career as a lawyer with a cybersecurity degree to become a full-time caregiver to her husband while raising their young child. She arranged for treatment for his physical and mental injuries and handled his doctors […]
November 2, 2017
Academics
Mission Critical: Getting Marines Through College
At the Voluntary Education Center (VEC) at Marine Corps Base Quantico, mission critical means providing quality education counseling to primarily U.S. Marines and their families, members of other military branches, veterans and Department of Defense employees, so they can achieve their educational goals. “Our goal is to get them to and through college,” said Melora […]
November 2, 2017
Students
Expert: Changes in Education Not Keeping Pace with Workforce Needs
Latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows big employment gains in health care and social aid.
November 1, 2017
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DEBASISH “DEBA” DUTTA
DEBASISH “DEBA” DUTTA has been appointed chancellor of Rutgers University – New Brunswick. He previously served as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity and as a professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University. Dutta earned a bachelor’s degree from Jadavpur University, a master’s degree from the University of Evansville and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.
November 1, 2017
Students
University of Hartford Student Faces Bias Charge for Endangering Roommate
An student at the University of Hartford was arrested for allegedly executing several vile acts against her roommate, including mixing body fluids into her roommate’s beauty products and otherwise contaminating her personal items.
November 1, 2017
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JEFF ELWELL
JEFF ELWELL has been named president of Eastern New Mexico University. He previously served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Elwell earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Bakersfield, a master’s degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University.
November 1, 2017
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ASHIAH B. RICHEME
ASHIAH B. RICHEME has been named director of diversity and inclusion at Westfield State University. She previously served as a residential hall director at the institution. Richeme earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southern Connecticut State University.
November 1, 2017
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ROBERT BRUCE JR.
ROBERT BRUCE JR. has been named dean of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University. Bruce earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, Austin, and a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.
November 1, 2017
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KIM R. BOBBY
KIM R. BOBBY has been appointed president’s chief of staff at Prince George’s Community College. She previously served as director of the Inclusive Excellence Group at the American Council on Education. Bobby earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fresno; a master’s degree from California State University, Sacramento; and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle.
November 1, 2017
Students
Studies Show Minimal Socialization Boost for Interracial Dorm Roommates
Some research shows that interracial dorm-room pairings don’t necessarily lead to greater socialization or mixing of students from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
November 1, 2017
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