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Leadership & Policy

Former Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel Applies to Lead Akron

Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has applied to become president at the University of Akron.

States Looking at $0 Community College Tuition

Nothing sparks consumer demand like the word “free,” and politicians in some states have proposed the idea of providing that incentive to get young people to attend community college.

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SACS to Investigate Louisiana College

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools plans to open an investigation into Louisiana College in Pineville.

Where Does the NFL Stand on Racism, Bigotry These Days?

League has to eventually tackle controversies about the use of Redskins as a team name and possible N-word penalty.

Faculty & Staff

New Student Union at San Diego State Celebrates Cross-cultural Relations

San Diego State University’s new Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union provides a safe zone for students to embrace and learn about the diverse cultures on campus.

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White House ‘HBCU All-Stars’ Program Recognizes High-achieving Students

The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities has launched the HBCU All-Stars program to recognize high-achieving students at historically Black schools.

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Study: College Bound Scholarship Program Sending Low-Income Kids to College

Low-income kids who participate in Washington’s College Bound scholarship program are going to college at nearly the same rate as their richer classmates and well ahead of other poor children who did not sign up, according to a new report released Monday.

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Leadership & Policy

DA: No Charges for Crowder in University of North Carolina Fraud Case

Problems in the African and Afro-American Studies department included classes that didn’t meet and unauthorized grade changes.

N.J. Student’s Feud with Her Parents over Support Headed to Court

Rachel Canning’s parents kicked her out of the house; she is now living with her best friend’s family, who are also funding her lawsuit.

League Innovations Conference Hones In on Diversity Issues at Community Colleges

Administrators discussed the need for more work to be done in the form of recruiting faculty, staff and administrators representative of the students they serve.

Some Principles to Guide the Changing Face of College Athletics

Seldom have the shifting sands upon which college athletics are built been more apparent than today.

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NYU Professor Says American Education a “Hoax”

Diane Ravitch delivered the message over the weekend to kick off the annual conference of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

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