Tag: Educational Finance: Page 84

Students

Grambling Reshuffles From Within

Grambling State University is looking to hire from within for positions that became vacant after Cynthia Warrick took over as president July 1.

August 24, 2014

Students

More Schools Mixing Beer, Football at Stadiums

A growing number of schools are bringing the party inside, opening taps in concourses that traditionally have been alcohol-free zones.

August 24, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Navy Admiral McRaven Confirmed as University of Texas Chancellor

The head of U.S. Special Operations Command will make $1.2 million annually.

August 21, 2014

Students

St. Cloud State University Wins Dismissal of Discrimination Lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former administrator against St. Cloud State University.

August 20, 2014

Students

Governor Haslam Promotes Free Tuition Plan in Tennessee

Gov. Bill Haslam on Wednesday urged students to take advantage of his program to cover a full ride at two-year colleges for any high school graduate.

August 20, 2014

Opinion

Increasing College Diversity

In most four-year college strategic plans, there is a good-faith statement calling for increasing diversity as an institutional goal. There are good — even noble — reasons for doing so.

August 20, 2014

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August 14, 2014

Latinx

Ebola Survivor in Guinea Shunned by Boyfriend, Medical School

The medical school professors no longer want Kadiatou Fanta in the classroom. Her boyfriend has broken up with her. Each day the 26-year-old eats alone and sleeps alone. Even her own family members are afraid to touch her months after she survived Ebola.

August 12, 2014

Students

Federal Government Awarding $28.4M to Provide AP Exams for Underprivileged

In an effort to boost college readiness and save money for students from families of lesser economic means, the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday announced that it had awarded $28.4 million in grants to states in order to offset the cost of Advanced Placement exams.

August 12, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Big Data Measuring Dollar Value of College Degrees

Some college and universities are releasing average salaries earned by students according to their major and campus to help calculate return on investment.

August 10, 2014

Disabilties

Going Forward, New Federal Loan Guidelines for College Seen as Helpful

However, critics say it does nothing to repair catastrophic damage caused as a result of 2011 changes to Parent PLUS loan.

August 10, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Alabama State University Loses Attorney Over Disregarded Advice

A former federal judge is resigning as an attorney for Alabama State University.

August 7, 2014