Catherine MorrisStudentsCommunity College Leaders Advocate for Stricter Standards of AssessmentThe AACT and the ACCT released a joint statement last week announcing that they are weighing in to advocate for more rigorous standards of assessment in secondary school.October 18, 2015HomeGlobal Efforts Aim to Replace Mental Illness Stigma with CompassionFurther research bolsters the link between mental illness and early adulthood. More than 1 in 4 young adults between the ages of 18 to 24 have a diagnosable mental health illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.October 11, 2015HomeHip-hop Artist Uses Her Talents to Spread PositivityAisha Fukushima, singer, speaker and activist, uses her voice to speak at and lead workshops at academic conferences across the nation.October 5, 2015LatinxEconomic Crisis May Sink Education in Puerto RicoThe economic crisis in Puerto Rico has caused some leaders to consider making significant cuts in education.September 29, 2015StudentsACCT Report Presents New View of Student Loan DebtContrary to stereotype, the report claims that the cohort that was most likely to default were those that took out less than $5,000 in student loans.September 28, 2015Latinx$5.3M in Grants Issued to Combat Native American Education ‘Crisis’The Departments of the Interior and Education announced that $5.3 million in grants will go to Native American tribal organizations to help improve college readiness among tribal youth.September 24, 2015LatinxExcelencia Lauds Successful Latino Academic Achievement ProgramsThe 2015 Celebración de Excelencia kicked off Tuesday night with recognition of the 2015 Examples of Excelencia, or programs that are advancing Latino academic success.September 23, 2015HomeEastern Mennonite University and Goshen College Withdraw From CCCUEastern Mennonite University and Goshen College have withdrawn from the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) after changing their policy in July to allow for the hiring of faculty and staff who are in same-sex relationships.September 21, 2015StudentsCBC Panel Takes Aim at Disparity in College Degree AttainmentAt the start of the Congressional Black Caucus’ annual legislative conference, a panel, Access to Opportunity: Propelling Black Students, explored the disparity in college degree attainment between Black students and students of other races.September 16, 2015HomeConvictions vs. Tax Exemptions: Christian Colleges May Have to Make ChoiceWhen the Supreme Court ruled that all states must recognize same-sex marriages in June, it turned a spotlight on Christian colleges and universities.September 9, 2015Previous PagePage 27 of 43Next Page
