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Funding Awarded for Upward Bound Program
Concord University has received a federal grant of more than $260,000 to begin a program to help veterans succeed in college, U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins announced Friday. The grant will provide $263,938 to Concord from the U.S. Department of Education to start a Veterans Upward Bound program at the university. According to a press release […]
October 5, 2017
Academics
Symposium Focuses on Military Spouses
The MOAA Military Family Initiative (MMFI), a 501(c)(3) charitable subsidiary of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), presented a MOAA Military Spouse Professional Development symposium at Camp Lejeune, N.C., today, as part of its national partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, a nationwide U.S. Chamber of Commerce initiative supporting military families transitioning out of the […]
October 5, 2017
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University of Alaska, Coast Guard Start Scholarship Program
JUNEAU, Alaska — A new Coast Guard scholarship program that gives undergraduates a full salary and benefits will be implemented at the University of Alaska Southeast next fall. Students accepted into the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative will become active-duty enlisted members of the Coast Guard, will receive full salaries and benefits and will start a […]
October 5, 2017
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San Antonio Area Gets Transition Center
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County has allocated $250,000 in the county’s budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 for a new military transition center. “What it will be spent on is, we have an existing veterans service program that we are state-mandated to do. That already exists here. That will be revamping some of that, and for […]
October 5, 2017
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Europe’s Leading Online Platform Comes to U.S.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – Oct 4, 2017) – OpenClassrooms, a global online educational platform that offers digital skill building and improvement for students, today announced the launch of its curriculum in the United States. Learning opportunities for prospective students at every level — from novice to seasoned tech pros — are now available for the […]
October 5, 2017
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University of Phoenix Phasing Out More Campuses
The University of Phoenix plans to scale back more brick-and-mortar campuses across the country, according to university employees and internal communications obtained by Phoenix New Times. The best-known for-profit university will phase out on-campus enrollment and teaching at around 20 locations, according to employees and internal discussions. The locations in question include full-fledged campuses in […]
October 5, 2017
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ANGELA E. BATISTA
ANGELA E. BATISTA has been named special adviser to the president for diversity and inclusion at Champlain College. She was previously interim chief diversity officer at Oregon State University, where she also served as associate vice provost for student affairs and dean of student life. Batista earned a bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College, a master’s degree from the University of Vermont and an Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University.
October 4, 2017
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JULIAN CASTRO
JULIAN CASTRO has been named the Dean’s Distinguished Fellow and Fellow of the Davila Chair in International Trade Policy at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. Castro previously served as the 16th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and as mayor of San Antonio. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
October 4, 2017
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LISA LANG
LISA LANG has been named general counsel at Kentucky State University. Lang previously served as assistant general counsel for the Department of Education and as general counsel to the Education Professional Standards Board. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and a J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.
October 4, 2017
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TAMARA J. BRITT
TAMARA J. BRITT has been appointed general counsel at Manhattan College. She previously served as associate general counsel for Rutgers University and as counsel to the Rutgers University Foundation. Britt earned a bachelor’s degree from Hampton University, a master’s degree from George Washington University and a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law–Newark.
October 4, 2017
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GENEVIEVE SHAKER
GENEVIEVE SHAKER has been promoted to tenured associate professor of philanthropic studies at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Shaker earned a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead, a master’s degree from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and a Ph.D. from Indiana University.
October 4, 2017
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THEODORA SIROTA
THEODORA SIROTA has been appointed chair of the Department of Nursing at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). She previously served as a professor and director of the Department of Nursing at Caldwell University. Sirota earned a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from New York University.
October 4, 2017
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THOMAS CRUZ-SOTO JR.
THOMAS CRUZ-SOTO JR. has been appointed associate vice president and dean of students for the Division of Student Affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He previously served as the associate dean of campus life at Colgate University. Cruz-Soto earned a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College and a master’s degree and an Ed.D. from Rowan University.
October 4, 2017
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ENOBONG (ANNA) BRANCH
ENOBONG (ANNA) BRANCH has been appointed associate chancellor for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is an associate professor of sociology and previously served as the chancellor’s faculty advisor for diversity and inclusive excellence. Branch earned a bachelor’s degree from Howard University and a Ph.D. from the University at Albany, SUNY.
October 4, 2017
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UNA OSILI
UNA OSILI has been named associate dean for research and international programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. She is also a professor of economics and previously served as the director of research of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Osili earned a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
October 4, 2017
Leadership & Policy
University of Maryland Receives $220 Million Donation
An alumnus broke records at the University of Maryland on Wednesday when his foundation gifted the institution with $220 million dollars.
October 4, 2017
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Women of Color Ph.D. Candidates Thrive in Sister Circles
They have been around forever, supporting women of color in common and unique ways. Sister circles that nourish the needs of Black women have a firm history in the Black community.
October 4, 2017
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Merging of Savings Accounts Proposed for College Funding
Children’s savings accounts and college promise initiatives could be stronger if the two funding mechanisms for higher education were merged together, a professor argues.
October 4, 2017
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