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Florida Gov. Scott Wants to Stop Taxing College Textbooks

College students could be getting a break on the cost of their textbooks under a new proposal announced on Thursday by Gov. Rick Scott.

Bill to Allow Guns on State University Campuses in Florida Passes First Hurdle

A House committee approved a bill Tuesday that would allow guns on state university campuses just two months after a shooter wounded three people at Florida State University.

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Diverse on the Go

Diverse Sales Administrator Elena Maconaughey will be among the staffers attending the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ 2015 Annual Meeting today at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. Diverse also will host a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Brown: 2 Fraternities ‘Facilitated’ Sexual Misconduct

Brown University officials on Monday announced that two fraternities on the Ivy League campus have been sanctioned for hosting unregistered parties last fall, including one where two students reported drinking punch laced with a date-rape drug.

Study: College Performance Incentives Aren’t Big Success

A business-inspired approach for rewarding community colleges for student outcomes has not led many more students to stay in school and earn associate’s degrees in Washington state.

Special Focus: NCAA Sports

This issue covers the future of Olympic/non-revenue generating sports in college, the recent UNC scandal involving student-athletes, and the latest student protests and the NCAA’s reactions to them.

Maine Community College System President Fitzsimmons Resigns

AUGUSTA, Maine — With Gov. Paul LePage trying to restrict funding and threatening “further harm,” Maine Community College System President John Fitzsimmons announced Wednesday that he’s stepping down, saying it’s in the best interest of students and staff.

‘Spare Parts’ Movie Could Move Along Undocumented Immigrant Conversation

Surrounding the story is the reality of low expectations for students in struggling schools and the constant threat of deportation for undocumented students.

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Former Governor Patrick Signs On as Visiting Fellow at MIT

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed on to be a visiting fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology beginning this spring, the school and Patrick announced Tuesday.

Endowment Supports Diversity Efforts at Arkansas Law School

A graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law has created an endowed fund to enhance academic and professional development opportunities that advance diversity in the legal profession.

Police: No Proof That Rape in Article Occurred at UVaFfrat

Police said Monday that they’ve been unable to confirm that an alleged gang rape occurred at a University of Virginia fraternity house as described in a Rolling Stone article, and the school announced that it reinstated the group and its activities.

Diverse on the Go

Diverse Staff Writer Catherine Morris is attending the Modern Language Association’s 130th Annual Convention through this weekend in Vancouver.

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