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Students

Carrie Billy Embraces Role as Tribal College Advocate

When she entered the University of Arizona, Carrie Billy had aspirations of becoming a sports journalist. However, nearing the end of her undergraduate schooling, she had a change of heart.

November 14, 2016

Home

Higher Ed Experts: College Affordability Might not be Election Winner

Much of the next administration’s approach will be reflected in who gets appointed to lead federal education policy and who gets appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, observers say.

November 7, 2016

Students

Polls: Americans Wary of College Costs, Leadership and Value

Overshadowed by the presidential race has been another set of polls this campaign season. These show what Americans increasingly think about higher education.

November 7, 2016

Faculty & Staff

Luna Community College President: We Made ‘Mistake’ on Nepotism

LAS VEGAS, N.M. ― Luna Community College’s president says he and the school’s board of trustees made a mistake by doing away with its nepotism policy. Leroy “Huero” Sanchez told the Las Vegas Optic this week hiring decisions were based on the good of the institution but said he understood the perception. His comments come […]

November 3, 2016

Students

Citing Finances, Heritage College Closes 10 Vocational Sites

COLUMBUS, Ohio ― The for-profit Heritage College with 10 vocational campuses across eight states has closed abruptly, citing financial problems and decreased demand for its services. Heritage College’s website said its campuses were permanently closed as of Tuesday. The business was established in 1986 and advertised training for careers in medical, dental and veterinary assistance; […]

November 3, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Friends of HBCUs: President Obama is Not on the Ballot

It is perplexing that there are those who would escalate a discussion about the impact of President Obama’s policies on HBCUs at this critical juncture in Election 2016.

November 2, 2016

Leadership & Policy

University of New Mexico Gallup Executive Director Under Fire for Bigfoot Hunt

GALLUP, N.M. ― The head of the University of New Mexico’s Gallup campus is under fire for spending money on Bigfoot-related pursuits. KRQE-TV reports that UNM Gallup’s Executive Director Dr. Christopher Dyer organized a two-day, on-campus Bigfoot conference in February followed by a Bigfoot expedition, costing taxpayers about $7,000. Dyer is an avid Bigfoot hunter […]

November 2, 2016

Students

Financial Aid for College not Reaching Foster Youth

Although special programs have been set up to provide financial aid for students who’ve been in foster care, the requirements can be so confusing and restrictive that many foster youth “continue to slip through the cracks,” a new report has found.

October 31, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Audit Questions Luna Community College Hiring, Pay

LAS VEGAS, N.M. ― A recently completed special audit of a Las Vegas, New Mexico, community college is questioning the schools hiring practices. The Las Vegas Optic reports that according to the report there were multiple instances of family members of the Luna Community College president and board members receiving jobs, promotions and substantial pay […]

October 31, 2016

Leadership & Policy

Indiana Tech Law School to Close, Citing Low Enrollment

FORT WAYNE, Ind. ― Indiana Tech Law School is closing its doors next year. The law school in Fort Wayne cited low enrollment and $20 million in losses. The board of trustees voted unanimously to close. The school has 71 students. Indiana Tech President Arthur Snyder said Monday that it was a difficult decision, but […]

October 31, 2016

Sports

NCAA to Distribute Millions for Academic Performance

The NCAA will distribute millions of dollars in March Madness money to member schools as a reward for academic performance by athletes, starting in 2019-20. The NCAA announced Thursday that the Division I Board of Directors and NCAA Board of Governors approved the change to the revenue distribution model. The money will come from the […]

October 30, 2016

Students

New Rules Aim to Help Students Clear Loans in Cases of Fraud

BOSTON ― The government has issued new rules meant to help students get their federal loans erased in cases involving fraud and misconduct by their schools. Federal education officials have been working to create a more detailed system for students to file claims since the Education Department received thousands of claims from former students of […]

October 30, 2016