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Hungary Still Defiant on U.S. University after Brussels Summit
BUDAPEST, Hungary — The Hungarian government remained defiant Saturday over the possible closure of Budapest-based Central European University, founded by billionaire George Soros. The issue was on the agenda during Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s meeting in Brussels with leaders of the European People’s Party, of which his Fidesz party is a member. The EPP was […]
April 30, 2017
Women
Utah University Health Care Picks News CEO in Wake of Uproar
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah Health Care announced Saturday the appointment of an interim leader after the previous chief executive left in the wake of an uproar over a personnel decision. Lorris Betz has been named senior vice president for the University’s Health Sciences, CEO of University of Utah Health Care and […]
April 30, 2017
Blogs/Opinion
Unintended Consequences
I spent four years at a private university in New York and, to the surprise of no one, it was not free. Associating the word “free” with college seems like an oxymoron. Has anyone even seen the price of a textbook? (Luckily, as a journalism major, I avoided spending hundreds of dollars a semester on […]
April 28, 2017
Other News
Nebraska Governor Signs Bills to Benefit Vets
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed a series of bills intended to benefit the state’s veterans. Ricketts approved legislation to merge the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the state Division of Veterans’ Homes in an effort to streamline services. It’s not expected to generate savings, but is intended to provide veterans […]
April 28, 2017
Other News
Undocumented Child Now a Lt. Colonel
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Lt. Col. Roberto Gomez Jr. unknowingly set forth on a path to become a high-ranking Army official in southern New Mexico when he waded across the Rio Grande almost four decades ago. Gomez, a native of Torreon, Mexico, said he was 14 years old when he and his family set foot […]
April 28, 2017
Other News
“Free Tuition” Plan Doesn’t Help Part-Timers
Michele Gawronski tried the traditional route to a college degree fresh out of Hamburg High School 28 years ago. It didn’t work. She’s trying again now. The single mother of two teenage daughters takes night classes while working two jobs to make ends meet. As a state income taxpayer, Gawronski will help fund recently adopted […]
April 28, 2017
Veterans
N.J. Office Reaches Out to Veterans
The Salem County Office of Veterans Affairs is working with Salem Community College to improve our outreach to eligible veterans for education assistance. This is just one of the success stories the college would like to share with our community. Meet Veteran and Salem Community College graduate Jennifer DeVault: SCC President Mike Gorman points out […]
April 28, 2017
Veterans
Veterans at Denver School Can Get Full Funding
KUSA – There are some unique things going on at Colorado Schools. University of Denver is increasing funding for veteran students as part of what’s called the Yellow Ribbon Program. Starting next fall the university will have a five thousand dollar match for eligible post 9-eleven GI Bill undergraduate and graduate students. The Daniels Business […]
April 28, 2017
Veterans
College Creates Writing Course for Veterans
BLUE BELL, PA — Montgomery County Community College now offers a creative writing course designed specifically for military veterans. Intro to Creative Writing for Veterans will be offered in the fall and the course is limited to guest veterans from the community and current MCCC veteran students. The three-credit course was created through a joint […]
April 28, 2017
Other News
Law Students Help Vet Appeal Denial of Aid
MORGANTOWN — A former Army medic will realize his dream of going to medical school thanks to the efforts of two law students at West Virginia University. WVU College of Law third-year students Brad DeFlumeri and Alex Jonese represented Jeremy Marx, who served six tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger […]
April 28, 2017
African-American
Expert: Dearth of Black Teachers not ‘Supply’ Issue
A new report shows that hiring practices at the district level may in fact be playing a role in artificially depressing racial representation in the classroom.
April 27, 2017
African-American
Black Intellectuals Challenged to Do Work Useful to Activism
“The Future of Black Intellectuals” panel at the National Action Network Convention addressed what role Black intellectuals should play in this era of President Donald Trump.
April 27, 2017
Community Colleges
Stakeholders Divided Over Accreditation Reform
As Congress seeks to reform the accreditation system for institutions of higher education, one expert says it should avoid a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
April 27, 2017
Students
Baylor Leader: School Will Exceed Laws to Protect Students
WACO, Texas — The new president of Baylor University says school officials will exceed state and federal laws in ensuring that students are not subjected to sexual violence. Linda Livingstone says a university president is ultimately responsible for complying with Title IX rules, which guard against sexual discrimination and violence. She tells the Waco Tribune-Herald […]
April 27, 2017
Students
Purdue University Taking Over For-profit Kaplan Chain
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is taking over the for-profit Kaplan University chain in order to expand its reach into online education. Purdue’s Board of Trustees approved the deal Thursday with Kaplan, which currently enrolls 32,000 students online and at 15 campuses in seven states. Purdue President Mitch Daniels says the school found it […]
April 27, 2017
Students
N.Y. College President Heard Blaming Alleged Assault Victim
SANBORN, N.Y. — A New York community college president who was recorded disparaging an alleged victim of sexual assault has retired, just before a vote to consider firing him. Niagara County Community College says James Klyczek notified the board of trustees of his retirement shortly before a special meeting Wednesday evening in which the trustees […]
April 27, 2017
Students
Georgia Bans Funding to ‘Sanctuary’ Campuses Under New Law
ATLANTA — Private colleges that don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities would lose state funding for scholarships and research under a new Georgia law. Republican Gov. Nathan Deal signed the measure on Thursday. The measure is expected to have no immediate impact since no colleges in Georgia have embraced so-called “sanctuary” policies. Students at several […]
April 27, 2017
African-American
Oregon Lawmakers Push Colleges to Respect Diverse Community
SALEM, Ore. — Members of the Oregon House of Representatives on Wednesday discussed the state’s racist history and continuing discrimination as they approved a bill that would promote inclusiveness. The measure, which passed by a 45-15 vote and now goes to the Senate, aims to have universities and community colleges achieve “cultural competency,” which it […]
April 27, 2017
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