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Oregonian Analysis: State College Enrollment Diversifies

PORTLAND, Ore. — The number of Latino and multiracial students attending Oregon’s public universities has more than doubled in the past seven years, according to an analysis of enrollment records by a Portland newspaper. The state’s public universities collectively saw enrollment rise 5 percent from 2010 to 2016, largely because of an influx of minority […]

November 30, 2016

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FBI: Islamic State Group Might Have Inspired Ohio State Attacker

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Somali-born student who carried out a car-and-knife attack at Ohio State University may have been inspired by the Islamic State group and a former al-Qaida leader, investigators said Wednesday. Law enforcement officials said it’s too soon to say the rampage that hurt 11 people on Monday was terrorism and that they […]

November 30, 2016

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Report: Education Key to Middle East Stability

America’s interests are at stake as students leaving Syria and other countries have had their educations interrupted — educations needed for those nations to eventually rebuild.

November 30, 2016

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Diverse Conversations: Addressing Needs of Students from Different Backgrounds

It is important for every campus to do more than simply represent the racial and cultural campus majority.

November 30, 2016

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Pharmacy Schools See Emerging Opportunities in Field

While demand for pharmacy school graduates has waned slightly, new opportunities beyond the traditional community pharmacy continue to grow.

November 30, 2016

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For-profit Colleges Expect Fortunes to Improve Under Trump

After nearing collapse under the Obama administration, the for-profit college industry is celebrating Donald Trump’s election as a chance for a rebound.

November 29, 2016

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UNC Wilmington Gives Voice to Young Writing Talent

The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s creative writing department and publishing laboratory has forged a partnership with HarperCollins Publishers, which gives students access to crucial publishing industry information and individuals.

November 29, 2016

STEM

Building Support for Faculty Women of Color in STEM

It is critical for faculty women of color in STEM to have environments and networks that will help them to succeed.

November 29, 2016

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President Cauce Continues to Break Down Barriers to Diversity

An emigrant Cuban woman, Dr. Ana Mari Cauce of the University of Washington may not be deemed your typical American college president.

November 29, 2016

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Mosque Director Says He Didn’t Know Ohio State Attacker

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The director of a mosque attended by the Ohio State attacker says numerous programs are in place to help youth and prevent self-radicalization. Horsed Noah says he wasn’t familiar with Abdul Razak Ali Artan, the OSU student born in Somalia who police say carried out the car-and-knife rampage that left 11 people […]

November 29, 2016

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Purdue Scientists Again Partnering with Japanese Company

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University officials say the school is expanding an existing partnership with a Japanese chemical company to include an advanced agriculture project. Purdue scientists will work with Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Co. to look at plants’ roots and leaves and analyze what chemicals or fertilizers it needs. Purdue officials say the technology […]

November 29, 2016

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Detroit College Tuition Program Expands to Cover 4 Years

DETROIT — A college tuition program that serves Detroit residents has been expanded to cover four years for students with good grades. The Detroit Free Press reports that the Detroit Promise program expansion makes Detroit the largest city in the U.S. to give all of its students a chance to earn a college degree tuition-free. […]

November 29, 2016