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Woman Seeks Trial in Trump U. Case
SAN DIEGO — A Florida woman has asked to be excluded from a proposed settlement with President Donald Trump over fraud allegations at his now-defunct Trump University, setting the stage for a possible trial if a federal judge agrees. Attorneys for Sherri Simpson said in a court filing that lawyers for former students in class-action […]
March 10, 2017
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Barber College Owner Gets 5 Years for GI Bill Fraud
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The co-owner of a Chesapeake barber college has been sentenced to more than five years in prison on charges he defrauded the Veterans Affairs Department out of more than $4.5 million. Media outlets report 45-year-old William E. Grobes IV pleaded guilty to the charges in November 2016. His wife, Katherine, pleaded guilty […]
March 10, 2017
Students
Diverse Conversations: We Need More Diversity in Information Technology
If the information technology field cannot attract a more diverse population, the field is going to suffer.
March 9, 2017
Students
Struggling Cheyney University Gets $8M Infusion
In a major move to help reverse the demise of historic Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education has extended the institution an $8 million line of credit.
March 9, 2017
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Expert: Minority Rights in Jeopardy Absent Consent Decrees for Police
Amid concerns that the U.S. Department of Justice won’t pursue consent decrees to hold police departments accountable for use of excessive or deadly force, a law professor who negotiated consent decrees under President Obama said the rights of minorities are at stake.
March 9, 2017
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JOHN MICHAEL LEE, JR.
JOHN MICHAEL LEE, JR., has been named vice chancellor for university advancement at Elizabeth City State University. He was vice president for the Office of Access and Success at the Association for Public and Land-grant-Universities. He earned a bachelor’s from Florida A&M Univeristy, a master’s from Georgia State University and a doctorate from New York University.
March 9, 2017
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STEVEN R. DISALVO
STEVEN R. DISALVO, president of Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., has been appointed chair of the Committee on Student Aid of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). DiSalvo completed a doctorate in educational leadership at Fordham University where he also earned an M.B.A. in marketing and bachelor’s in psychology.
March 9, 2017
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DEBORAH PRENTICE
DEBORAH PRENTICE has been named provost at Princeton University. She is the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs and dean of the faculty at Princeton. Prentice earned a bachelor’s from Stanford University and a doctorate from Yale University.
March 9, 2017
Students
Florida Senate Approves More Help for College Students
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — College students in Florida could soon get extra help under an ambitious proposal passed by the Florida Senate. The Florida Senate voted 35-1 Thursday for an overhaul of the state’s higher education system that is a top priority for Senate President Joe Negron. It boosts financial aid and calls for new programs […]
March 9, 2017
Students
University of Memphis Plans Veterans Care Center on Campus
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis is announcing plans for a new veterans care center on campus. In a news release Wednesday, the university said the outpatient Veterans Care Center will address the mental health needs of veterans, regardless of era, gender, discharge status or service connection. The university says the facility will be […]
March 9, 2017
Students
University of California Sexual Misconduct Files Show Faculty Resigned, Retired
SAN FRANCISCO — An associate UCLA professor who pursued a student until she was afraid to attend classes paid the university $7,500 in lieu of suspension. At UC Irvine, a dean accused of sexually harassing a co-worker agreed to take a demotion and stayed on as a teacher. And at UC Santa Cruz, a professor […]
March 9, 2017
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Congress, Support Year-Round Pell Grants
During a meeting last week with presidents from historically black colleges and universities, House Speaker Paul Ryan suggested that he would be in favor of a return to year-round Pell Grants. It comes after President Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made overtures to HBCU leaders, and earlier statements from DeVos suggesting support for Pell […]
March 9, 2017
Veterans
Prince Georges, Md., Veterans Share Experiences
Concerned active-duty military members, retired veterans, spouses and caregivers attended a recent Veterans Lives Matter open forum at the Prince George’s County Community College Feb. 23. Hosted by the Veterans Upward Bound program, a panel comprised of former and retired military members discussed various topics facing veterans including domestic violence, homelessness, education and entrepreneurship. Read […]
March 9, 2017
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Private Colleges Battle Cuomo Free Plan
Several of the region’s private colleges say Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal for free state college would have a negative effect on their schools. WBFO’s Senior Reporter Eileen Buckley says members of the Medaille College community are being encouraged to write to state lawmakers to consider an increase for the Tuition Assistance Program instead of supporting […]
March 9, 2017
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UNH Covering Full Tuition for 285 Students
Beginning fall semester of 2017, UNH will eliminate tuition costs for approximately 285 incoming first year students, according to UNH Today. According to UNH Media Relations Director Erika Mantz, this program, titled the Granite Guarantee, is overseen by the UNH Financial Aid Department and will pay the outstanding cost of tuition after merit scholarships and […]
March 9, 2017
Academics
Military Spouse Wins Scholarship
Jaymee McClain had almost given up on going back to college, feeling she would never be able to surmount the challenge of raising two kids on a single military paycheck. That changed in an instant on Thursday, when she was selected from 175 military spouses for a full-tuition scholarship to Southern New Hampshire University. Read […]
March 9, 2017
Veterans
Dependents Will Receive Scholarships and Loans
Dependents of veterans will receive college scholarships and student loan from several veteran organizations. These scholarship programs extend free college education amounting to thousands of dollars. One program gave student writers college scholarships as rewards for an Essay writing competition. Students in their senior year in high school could join a writing competition. The topic […]
March 9, 2017
Academics
Tennessee Bill Will Aid Veterans’ Education
Legislation that will make it easier for veterans to determine how their military training can count as credit in Tennessee’s colleges and universities was approved by the Tennessee Senate on Monday. Senate Bill 1232, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville), also grants in-state tuition to anyone currently living in Tennessee who is using […]
March 9, 2017
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