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CHEA Workshop: More Transparency Needed in Accreditation Process

A need for more transparency and accountability in the accreditation process was just one of the major takeaways from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Summer Workshop.

July 25, 2016

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Experts: Education Not Likely to be Priority at Democratic National Convention

As more than 50,000 Democrats converge in Philadelphia this week to formally nominate Hillary Clinton as their presidential nominee, experts say education isn’t likely to take center stage at the Democratic National Convention.

July 25, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Thomas A. Walker Selected as Wayne Community College President

Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr. officially will be approved as the sixth president of Wayne Community College on Tuesday in a meeting of the Goldsboro, N.C., school’s board of trustees, according to a statement released by the college Monday. Walker, nominated by the board on June 17, has been approved by the State Board of […]

July 25, 2016

Diverse Conversations: 4 Predictions for College Diversity by 2020

The realm of higher education will most likely see four major changes before the end of the decade.

July 25, 2016

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The Problem Behind GMU Law School Name Change

Jacquelyn Branscomb, a law student at George Mason University, shares her experiences surrounding the school’s name change.

July 24, 2016

Jacquelyn Branscomb is a law student at George Mason University School of Law.

Diversity Candidate? Trump’s No Voice for Diversity

Donald Trump’s speeches provide a clear message on his stance on diversity issues.

July 24, 2016

Management Leadership Program Aims to Boost Workforce Diversity

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) provides minority students with one-on-one leadership coaching, role-playing exercises and networking opportunities to groom them for future management positions.

July 24, 2016

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GMU Law School Renaming a Possible Roadblock to Diversity

George Mason University moves forward with plans to foster diversity despite the controversy surrounding the renaming the law school after the late Justice Antonin Scalia.

July 24, 2016

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Criminal Record Cleared for BYU Student Accused of Groping

PROVO, Utah ― The criminal record of a Brigham Young University student accused of groping women while he jogged on campus has been cleared after he completed terms of a court diversion program. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the decision to expunge Nathan Fletcher’s record was made by a judge despite an alleged victim requesting […]

July 21, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Judge: Bevin’s Order Replacing University of Louisville Board ‘Problematic’

FRANKFORT, Ky. ― A state judge said it is “problematic” for Kentucky’s Republican governor to entirely replace the University of Louisville board of trustees, calling into question the new board’s authority on the day it was scheduled to meet to discuss its billion dollar budget and the fate of its embattled president. Gov. Matt Bevin […]

July 21, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Temple Board Announces Deal Reached in Split from President

PHILADELPHIA ― Temple University’s board of trustees has reached a deal with Neil Theobald on his departure from the school, more than a week after it took a vote of no confidence in the president and announced its intention to dismiss him. The board chairman said Thursday that the “mutual resolution” included Theobald’s resignation after […]

July 21, 2016

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Miami Mayor Tomás Pedro Regalado Touts Success of ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ in his City

The mayor of Miami said that President Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” (MBK) Initiative has yielded positive results for Black and Hispanic men in his city.

July 21, 2016

Free Community College Program Preparing to Launch in San Diego

Free community college is coming to San Diego. This fall, the first cohort of 201 students will participate in the San Diego Promise pilot program.

July 21, 2016

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Experts: Direct More Institutional Aid to Low-income Students

Colleges and universities should rethink the way they distribute institutional aid in order to matriculate more students who lack the means to pay.

July 21, 2016

Ohio Waives Vets’ Teaching License Fees

COLUMBUS, Ohio —The Ohio Department of Education has eliminated fees for teaching licenses for military veterans and for active-duty service members and their spouses. The department says in an announcement the change is to recognize the contributions of military families. Eligible veterans must have honorable discharges. Current service members from all branches of the U.S. […]

July 21, 2016

Therapy Dog Aids Vet, Spreads Cheer

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The minute Laura Diachenko hands Jack’s leash to Roger Wieland, they are off on their daily adventure at Cape Coral’s Gulf Coast Village. “Hi, Jack,” an employee says as the two amble down the hall. Jack — a miniature Australian shepherd — stops, gets a tap on the head and then […]

July 21, 2016

Water-Quality Intern Doubles as National Guardsman

It’s not quite a summer vacation for Guisel Marmolejo, as she is spending her summer days in a lab or searching area streams for water samples. Marmolejo, 24, is one of 31 college students to be accepted as interns at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center. More than 150 students from 96 schools […]

July 21, 2016

2 Schools Get Grants for Veterans’ Education

CINCINNATI — Union Institute and University in Cincinnati has been awarded a $150,000 grant from an anonymous foundation that aims to help veterans earn their college degrees. The grant will continue to fund living allowance stipends for honorably discharged, Pell Grant-eligible veterans working toward their bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees at the school. Geri Maples, […]

July 21, 2016