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Community Colleges

Diverse Conversations: Higher Accountability for College Dropout Rates

More than ever, colleges and universities have a responsibility to not simply admit students, but ensure they are guided properly to graduation.

February 19, 2014

African-American

South Carolina State University Seeks Hand Out of $13M Hole

Plagued by turmoil of one kind or another for the last half decade, the university is asking the state for millions of dollars to help it avert a $13 million deficit this fiscal year ending June 30.

February 19, 2014

Faculty & Staff

University of Illinois at Chicago Faculty Strike

Union officials say hundreds of faculty members began striking Tuesday, holding a rally on campus.

February 18, 2014

Students

Purdue Gets $5M Gift from Anonymous Donor

Purdue University has received a $5 million gift from an anonymous donor that will finance scholarships and efforts to make Purdue more affordable for students.

February 17, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Psychiatrist to Lead New Texas Medical School

Dr. Francisco Fernandez, a professor and chairman of psychiatry and neurosciences at the University of South Florida College of Medicine will be the founding director.

February 16, 2014

Community Colleges

Maryland Leads Nation in High-Scoring on AP exams

The College Board announced Tuesday that the Maryland class of 2013 led the nation in high scoring on Advanced Placement tests.

February 12, 2014

Latinx

Earnings Gap for College Grads Widest in 48 Years

The earnings gap between young adults with and without bachelor’s degrees has stretched to its widest level in nearly half a century, a sign of the growing value of a college education despite rising tuition costs, according to an analysis of census data released Tuesday.

February 11, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Rubio to Propose Higher Education Overhaul

Sen. Marco Rubio is calling for state-accredited alternatives to four-year colleges and income-based repayments for college loans.

February 11, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Chancellor’s Contract Terminated at Southern University-Baton Rouge

Southern University System’s board of supervisors voted not to renew Baton Rouge chancellor James Llorens’ contract when it expires June 30.

February 9, 2014

Students

Alabama A&M Kicks Off Recruiting Bus Tour Fueled By $1M in Scholarships

President Andrew Hugine will be visiting high schools across Alabama to attract students.

February 5, 2014

Sports

Temple Offers $4,000 If Students Limit Job Hours

The annual grants are available for incoming students who agree to not work more than 10 hours a week in off-campus jobs, in an attempt for students to graduate in four years.

February 4, 2014

Sports

Super Bowl Halftime Show Picture of Diversity

Bruno Mars, with a Puerto Rican-Hungarian and Filipino background, shows entertainment’s growing diversity as well as his status as a world-class entertainer.

February 3, 2014