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Students

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.

May 30, 2013

Students

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.

May 29, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Harvard’s Dean Steps Down, Acknowledges Role in Email Search Scandal

Harvard College dean Evelynn M. Hammonds plans to resign but denies her departure is related to controversial email searches.

May 29, 2013

Faculty & Staff

MOOCs Viable for Community Colleges, Officials Say

In a webinar titled “MOOCs and the Completion Agenda: Lessons in Learning, Assessment and Application,” two community college leaders offered unique visions on how MOOCs could help two-year schools improve student learning experiences.

May 28, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Mississippi Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Woolworth Sit-In

Education and Tourism Officials Unveil a Marker to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Woolworth Sit-In.

May 27, 2013

Faculty & Staff

NISOD Conference Honors Bumphus; Looks at Issues at Community Colleges

The NISOD conference examines professional development opportunities and experiences at community and technical colleges.

May 27, 2013

Faculty & Staff

AAPI Researcher Accepts Endowed Chair Position at UCLA

Dr. Robert Teranishi, a leading scholar in the study of disparities among Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in higher education, will likely get a boost in his research as California has the nation’s largest AAPI population.

May 21, 2013

Faculty & Staff

University Presidents Say Elitism Can’t Be Part of Plans for Future

The presidents said it is paramount for institutional leaders to approach their jobs with the premise that the students admitted to their institutions will graduate.

May 21, 2013

Faculty & Staff

USC Announces $70 Million Gift by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine

University of Southern California says Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and Jimmy Iovine are donating $70 million to establish the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation.

May 15, 2013

Faculty & Staff

HBCUs Must Rethink Holistic Operations

A structured approach to peeling back the layers of issues facing HBCUs is a reasonable way to proceed along the path to providing reasonable strategies for making lasting positive changes.

May 13, 2013

Faculty & Staff

Special Committee to Report Findings, Recommendations for Coppin State

In a public meeting Wednesday, Coppin State University will find out where it stands in the wake of nearly two years of mounting problems that includes low graduation rates and the resignation of President Reginald Avery.

May 13, 2013

Faculty & Staff

State Focus: Virginia

Virginia State University President Keith Miller and his colleagues reflect on current and future challenges.

May 9, 2013