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Higher Ed Systems in 10 States Turn to Coursera

The movement of “Massive Open Online Courses,” which began with elite universities making their courses available online to the masses, is rapidly moving into the trenches of public higher education.

College Presidents Share Post-Katrina Challenges at NCORE Conference

Hurricane Katrina, which struck New Orleans in August 2005, had a devastating impact on the institutions of higher education in its path.

Lawsuit Filed Against Bethune-Cookman Over Student Band Member Death

A wrongful death lawsuit claims Bethune-Cookman University failed to stop fraternity hazing that led to the death of a Marching Wildcat band member.

NCORE Conference Addresses Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education

In its 26th year, the NCORE conference aims to expand opportunities for underrepresented groups in higher education.

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Arguments Heat Up Over New Undergraduate Degree Program at University of Delhi

The new four-year undergraduate degree program at the University of Delhi will align India’s undergraduate education with a U.S. education.

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States Raise Budgets for Colleges and Universities, But Does That Mean Jobs?

Will professors be aptly compensated now that states are increasing their budgets for colleges and universities?

4 Plead Guilty in Alabama College Hazing Case

Four men pleaded guilty Tuesday to their involvement in hazing at Jacksonville State University.

UNCF Student Leadership Conference Preps Students to Diversify Social Entrepreneurship, Financial Services Fields

The United Negro College Fund has pulled together students from two of its summer programs at its annual Student Leadership Conference with the aim of prepping them for internships and eventual entry into careers.

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Griner Interview Fuels Further Discussion of inclusion in College Sports

The WNBA’s top draft pick said in an interview with ESPN Magazine that, as a standout for Baylor University, she was encouraged not to discuss her sexuality, because it could hurt recruiting.

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Several Measures Needed to Help HBCUs Boost Retention, Graduation Rates

It is very important to have an assessment component to all of the initiatives that may be implemented to address the challenges that first-generation students face.

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Sen. Gillibrand Proposes Student Loan Refinance Plan

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is hoping to relieve the debt burden of millions of students who have borrowed to pay for their education especially New Yorkers, who average nearly $30,000 in student debt.

Columbia University Seeks to Amend Legacy Whites-Only Fellowship

Lydia C. Chamberlain, who died in 1920, stipulated that funds from her estate be used for recipients born in Iowa who were exclusively “of the Caucasian race.”

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