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Faculty & Staff

A ‘Patron Saint’ for Chicago State University

Long-neglected Chicago State University has a powerful friend in the Illinois Legislature, and the school is not even in his district.

April 2, 2008

Students

Exclusive: Iowa Student Loan Won’t Offer Private Loans

A tightening credit market could make life increasingly difficult this fall for college students who may not find money available to borrow or could be forced to ask their parents to co-sign a loan.

March 16, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Beleaguered Chicago State President Steps Down

CHICAGO After a year of criticism of her leadership and spending practices, the beleaguered president of Chicago State University has told her colleagues she plans to step down.

January 31, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Beleaguered Chicago State President Steps Down

CHICAGO After a year of criticism of her leadership and spending practices, the beleaguered president of Chicago State University has told her colleagues she plans to step down. Elnora Daniel will leave the post on June 30, the day her contract is set to expire, but she will continue to collect her $241,025 salary and […]

January 30, 2008

Leadership & Policy

Accreditation Probation for Country’s Two Largest HBCUs

Institutions must address laundry lists of issues after the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ meeting last month.

January 23, 2008

MSIs

Black Lawmakers Urged to Join Earmark Feast

Despite presidential veto, earmarks are likely to stay and be accessible to minority-serving institutions under Democratic-controlled Congress.

December 26, 2007

STEM

Researcher Recommends a More Efficient Higher Education System

A researcher says he has identified several issues — including spending patterns and price gouging — that could effectively cut higher education costs and allow more people from low-income families to benefit.

December 13, 2007

Home

Obama: Expand National Service Programs

Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday advocated a major expansion of the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and other national service programs, declaring, “This will be a cause of my presidency.” The Illinois senator said the government is not keeping pace with those who want to help. “We will create new opportunities for all of us to serve,” […]

December 5, 2007

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Texas Southern University Reforms Would Give Regents More Control

HOUSTON Texas Southern University has proposed a slate of reforms that would give regents greater oversight as the school tries to recover from a period of turbulence and financial mismanagement.

November 20, 2007

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Texas Southern University Reforms Would Give Regents More Control

KAILUA-KONA Hawaii Work is to begin next summer on the first building for the planned West Hawaii Community College center, but it’s not a state or university project.

November 19, 2007

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University of Rhode Island President Plans to Step Down

PROVIDENCE R.I. University of Rhode Island President Robert Carothers has announced his plans to step down as a $450 million state deficit puts pressure on him to cut costs while the campus is growing.

November 19, 2007

Community Colleges

Tennessee State Panel Recommends No Tuition Hike for Community Colleges

NASHVILLE Tenn. A state panel is recommending for the first time that community college and technology center tuition rates not be increased.

November 19, 2007