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New Program to Fund Graduate Education for 100 International Students Each Year

Stanford University announced Tuesday the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program, a graduate-level scholarship to prepare a new generation of global leaders with the skills to address the increasingly complex challenges facing the world. The program is named for alumnus Philip H. Knight, MBA ’62, philanthropist, American businessman and co-founder of Nike Inc., who is contributing $400 million, […]

Remedial Programs a Weak Spot at Community Colleges

Developmental education has been identified as one of the barriers to improved graduation and completion rates at community colleges, according to a new report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement.

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Budget plan would cut $8M from University of Missouri system

By Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri lawmaker proposes cutting $8 million from the University of Missouri system roiled by recent race-related protests at its Columbia campus. The possible cuts were rolled out Tuesday by Republican House Budget Chairman Tom Flanigan of Carthage. The cuts include reducing funding to the Columbia campus by […]

Changing the Political Rhetoric Surrounding HBCUs

Politics are an important cornerstone of American culture.

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Hispanic Serving Institutions: A Home for the In-betweeners

HSIs are best suited to advance Latino/a students as they provide support, culturally responsive learning environments and, most important, a home for the in-betweeners.

University Leaders Debate Police Involvement in Campus Sexual Assaults

In order to combat sexual violence on campus, university leaders must broaden the conversation and take a more active role in shaping the policies that are being implemented to deal with the problem.

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NY Fraternity Suspended Amid Hazing Probe After Student Dies

By Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. — A Buffalo college has suspended a fraternity following the death of a 21-year-old student in a possible hazing incident. The president of Buffalo State College announced the suspension of Alpha Phi Alpha on Friday following the death Thursday night of Bradley Doyley of Brooklyn. Buffalo State President Katherine […]

Diverse Conversations: Have For-profit Schools Preyed on Minorities?

Have For-profit Schools Preyed on Minorities?

U. of Missouri: $2M in Donations Lost After Unrest

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― About $2 million in donations to the University of Missouri have been lost in fallout from the unrest at the campus in Columbia, a top university official said Thursday. Vice Chancellor for Advancement Tom Hiles said several donors who had pledged money to the university have pulled back their pledges, though the […]

Mount St. Mary’s President Brings it to Tumultuous Crossroads

EMMITSBURG, Md. ― Everyone at Mount St. Mary’s University eats at Patriot Hall ― students, faculty and even President Simon Newman. But the other day, hours after Newman rejected the faculty’s demand to resign, the airy, glass-walled cafeteria split into two groups ― those who supported the college president and those angered by his number-crunching […]

Montana Settles Ex-player’s Claim; Won’t Revive Rape Case

HELENA, Mont. ― The state decided to settle claims that the University of Montana mishandled the investigation of a former school quarterback accused of rape rather than re-open the widely publicized case, an attorney representing the state said Wednesday. The decision was made even though the state believes school officials acted properly, said attorney Dale […]

Baylor Says ‘No’ to Concealed Handguns on Campus

WACO, Texas ― Baylor University President Ken Starr says the Southern Baptist school won’t allow concealed handgun license holders to bring their guns on the Waco, Texas, campus. Texas lawmakers in 2015 forced the state’s public schools to allow guns inside campus classrooms and buildings but allowed private schools to continue banning them. Baylor announced […]

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