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Rich vs. Poor: The Growing “Class” Gap in Higher Education

Two thoughtful yet troubling articles, published within a week of each other, startled higher education leaders last week.

Exchange Program Expands Horizons of African-American Males

14 members of three fraternities at The Ohio State University (OSU) traveled to China last month, where they choreographed a step show for Chinese students as part of a cross-cultural awareness program funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of State.

Arhin Resuscitates Fayetteville State Nursing Program

When Afua O. Arhin arrived at Fayetteville State to take over the nursing program in 2010, the program had been suspended due to low pass rates.

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Whistleblower: Penn State Ignored Frat Abuse Complaints

PHILADELPHIA ― A former student who blew the whistle on a Penn State fraternity’s secret Facebook page featuring photos of naked women said the university ignored his complaints about sexual assault, hazing and drug use.

Honoring Cultural Traditions of Native Graduates

Native graduates receive their eagle feathers and plumes and proudly wear them on their graduation caps or tied in their hair.

Ohio State to Offer New Grants to 12,400 In-state Undergrads

COLUMBUS, Ohio ― Ohio State University says 12,400 students will qualify for new need-based grants next year as part of the school’s effort to make it more affordable to low- and middle-income families.

Proposal to Drug Test Members of Greek Life Dropped

COLUMBIA, Mo. ― A proposal to require drug testing of fraternity and sorority members living in Greek housing at the University of Missouri has been dropped.

Report: Student Loan Debt Stratified by Race, Class

New Demos report documents the patterns of student loan debt along racial and class lines with Black, Latino, and low-income students taking out higher loans than Whites and more likely to drop out with debt.

Office Hours: Leading from Within in Higher Education

Knowing that one’s leader is truly vested in them can build trust and even move beyond strictly professional boundaries.

Harvard Gets Biggest Gift Ever: $400M from Wall Street Alum

BOSTON ― Harvard has received its biggest gift in school history—a $400 million donation from Wall Street hedge fund billionaire John Paulson—the university said Wednesday.

Even as Student Loan Debt Soars, HELP Committee Chair Sees Positive

U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander says we should “cancel misleading rhetoric that causes so many students to believe that they can’t afford college.”

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Increased Revenue Has Some Lawmakers Eyeing Budget Changes

PHOENIX — Increased state revenue since Arizona’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year was approved in March has some lawmakers saying they want to use the extra cash to scale back unpopular cuts that they made in funding for education and other services.

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