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Faculty & Staff

Lafayette College Professor Goes on Hunger Strike Over Tenure Denial

EASTON, Pa. ― A professor at a Pennsylvania college says he’s on a hunger strike over the denial of his application for tenure. Juan Rojo announced his plan during a faculty meeting on Tuesday and says he expects to continue teaching at Lafayette College in Easton through the rest of the semester. He says he […]

September 1, 2016

Students

Analysis: Child Care Centers Losing Ground at Public Colleges

Despite an increase in the number of college students with children, campus-based child care at public colleges is steadily becoming more scarce, according to a new analysis released Thursday.

September 1, 2016

Sports

Thanks to Colin Kaepernick and Those Who Can’t Stand Racial Injustice

The presence of sport in American society has always lived under the long shadow of racism.

September 1, 2016

Women

University of Colorado Business Dean Accused of Gender Discrimination to Resign

BOULDER, Colo. ― The dean of University of Colorado’s business school is resigning from his position amid allegations of gender discrimination. The Daily Camera reports David Ikenberry said in a resignation letter Monday he thinks the Leeds School of Business “needs a fresh start.” Ikenberry will remain in his post until Senior Vice Provost Bill […]

August 31, 2016

Students

Clemson Defends Prayer Policy after Man Told to Move

CLEMSON, S.C. ― Clemson University is defending its policy after a staff member asked a man praying on campus last week to remove a sign or leave. Local media reported a man had a “Prayer” sign Aug. 25 when he was asked to remove the sign or file a request to hold an event. Clemson […]

August 31, 2016

Students

Helene Fuld College of Nursing Tops List of Best Community Colleges

In WalletHub’s analysis, New York City’s Helene Fuld College of Nursing was the best community college overall, when looking at all metrics of cost and educational and career outcomes in combination.

August 31, 2016

Students

A Recipe for Success in Educating STEM Leaders

Is there a recipe for success? Nothing beats hard work, we can all agree on that.

August 31, 2016

Faculty & Staff

At the Bottom of the Resource Gap Lies the Diversity Desert

Actually, it really is difficult to hire a more diverse faculty, and it’s a phenomenon that affects colleges across the country.

August 31, 2016

Students

The Letter No School Administrator Wants to Write

Tim King founded Urban Prep Academies to help Chicago’s young Black men succeed. Each time a current or former student is killed in a shooting, he has the difficult task of delivering the news.

August 31, 2016

Students

ITT Technical Institute Halts All Student Enrollment

The company that runs the for-profit ITT Technical Institute has announced it has stopped enrolling all new students.

August 30, 2016

Students

Police Probe Brawl that Killed College Student after Party

ITHACA, N.Y. ― An Ithaca College student fatally stabbed at Cornell University was attacked while trying to help a fellow student amid a series of fights after a weekend party, his sister said Monday. Anthony Nazaire, a 19-year-old sophomore from New York City who was majoring in business administration, and his friend were stabbed early […]

August 30, 2016

Students

Texas University President Fired after Controversial Remarks

SAN ANTONIO ― A Texas university has fired its president after he had been placed on medical leave because of “uncharacteristic behavior and comments.” The San Antonio Express-News reports the University of the Incarnate Word’s governing board on Monday announced it had voted to remove Louis Agnese Jr. as president. The newspaper says Agnese’s firing […]

August 30, 2016