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Military
Using Technology to Make College More Accessible for Veterans
A growing number of colleges and universities have reported a sharp decline in the number of military-affiliated students on their campuses. To address this growing concern, Georgia Southern University is among public and private schools that have made it easier for active-duty military or veterans to find out what courses they can receive credit for based on previous military experience.
September 13, 2019
Policy
U of SC President Criticized for Military Past Credits Post-9/11 Veteran Candidates with Helping Bridge Divide
University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen linked criticism of his significant military resume to a misunderstanding and applauded the young veterans running for president with helping to reshape civilians’ idea of the military. Caslen was voted in as president in July despite student protests and calls from local lawmakers to restart the process with […]
September 13, 2019
Academics
Training Proposed to Better Serve Veteran Students
BOSTON — There are more than 3,600 veterans attending public higher education institutions in Massachusetts, and a state lawmaker from Westford is pitching a bill he says will help those students and active-duty military members transition to life on campus. Rep. James Arciero’s bill would task the University of Massachusetts Medical School with implementing a […]
September 13, 2019
Policy
Montgomery and Dependent GI Bill Payments Are About to Increase
If you are one of the few remaining veterans who isn’t using the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you’ll be seeing an increase in your monthly payments beginning October 1. The fiscal year 2020 monthly GI Bill payment rates will rise an average of 2.8% over last year’s rates. The annual cost-of-living allowance is being rolled out […]
September 13, 2019
Faculty & Staff
Access as Model: How Students with Intellectual Disabilities Can Improve Higher Education
If higher education programs for people with intellectual disabilities are to work to the fullest extent, students should not be merely included. Higher education should change to mark their valued presence.
September 13, 2019
Latest News
Research Focuses on Lack of Women Authors on Graduate Syllabi
While women in academia are prolific in publishing their research, they are underrepresented in political science graduate course syllabi and reading lists, according to a recent study led by a University of California Irvine scholar.
September 13, 2019
News Roundup
Association of American Universities Launches New Initiative For PhD Programs
Doctoral students may feel like going into academia is the only path forward, but a new initiative aims to change that. The Association of American Universities launched a PhD Education Initiative, which seeks to create a more student-centered culture for doctoral education, support diverse career paths and promote greater inclusion at its member institutions. During […]
September 13, 2019
Latest News
Achieving the Dream Convene Stakeholders to Discuss Student Parent Report
Achieving the Dream, an education based non-profit, hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill alongside their national partners to discuss the newly-released report of the Government Accountability Office which focuses on student parents.
September 12, 2019
Sports
Congressional Black Caucus Panel Spotlights Black Student Athletes
The Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference hosted a panel on Black student athletes featuring voices from across college sports.
September 12, 2019
Opinion
Stepping Away from the Brink
Leadership at all levels of a college/university is critical to its effectiveness and success. While the President and his/her leadership team are in the driver seat of working with key constituents to set the strategic vision and plan for the institution and its implementation, Board of Trustees and Governors are a critical piece of the institution’s governance.
September 12, 2019
Students
UA at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History Receives $2.25 to Preserve Legacy of Governor Rockefeller
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History has received a $2.25 million donation from the Winthrop Rockefeller Charitable Trust to help preserve the legacy of Governor Winthrop Rockefeller. As a way to honor Rockefeller and his contributions to the state of Arkansas, the Rockefeller Collection was created in 1980. It is […]
September 12, 2019
Latinx
University of Houston-Downtown Supports Its Local Economy
University of Houston-Downtown – a Hispanic-serving institution and minority-serving institution – is helping to drive the local economy, according to a new report by Emsi, a labor market analytics firm. Last year, the campus contributed 0.4 percent to the region’s total gross regional product, which comes out to about $2 billion. The campus also helped […]
September 12, 2019
Students
It’s Time to Hack the Gates in College Admissions Systems
Research has found that admissions officers are more likely to recommend low-income students for admission when they have access to more student background and context information for holistic review processes.
September 11, 2019
Latest News
Americans Want Change in Higher Education Systems, Report Finds
Two-thirds of Americans desire change within the higher education system, a recent New America sponsored survey found.Varying Degrees 2019: New America’s Third Annual Survey on Higher Education addressed American’s opinions on the state of higher education and its contributions to economic mobility.
September 11, 2019
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Report: Public Institutions Aren’t Adequately Serving Latino Students
A new report from The Education Trust gives most states poor to failing grades when it comes to enrolling and graduating Latinos in public colleges and universities.
September 11, 2019
HBCUs
Senator Doug Jones Addresses the Senate About MSI Funding
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is working to garner support for the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act, a bipartisan bill which would reauthorize funding for HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions. “These historic institutions serve nearly 4 million students of color,” Jones said. “Many of our nation’s brightest minds have matriculated at […]
September 11, 2019
HBCUs
2020 Presidential Candidates to Attend, Speak at Criminal Justice Forum
The Second Step Presidential Justice Forum will be hosted by the 20/20 Bipartisan Justice Center Oct. 25-27 on the campus of Benedict College, a historically Black college in Columbia, South Carolina. Previously, the forum, which is focused on criminal justice reform, was held on nearby Allen University’s campus. The forum is open to all 2020 […]
September 11, 2019
News Roundup
SREB Establishes Dual Enrollment Initiative to Address Inequity, Affordability Concerns
Under the Southern Regional Education Board’s (SREB) new initiative, a panel of universities, agencies and legislatures will discuss student inequity and financial concerns within dual enrollment programs. The initiative will address college affordability, provide quality educational experiences for students from all backgrounds and help states meet their educational attainment and workforce goals. Last week, at […]
September 11, 2019
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