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Addressing the Skills Gap for Students and Young Adults

It is imperative that we address the failings and inequities of our current educational system, and the mathematics curriculum in particular.

July 7, 2015

Disabilties

Minorities Less Likely To Be Identified as Disabled

Racial and language minority students in elementary and middle school are less likely than their White, English-speaking peers to be identified as having learning disabilities, according to a new national study.

June 29, 2015

Students

The Legacy of Dr. Norman C. Francis and Xavier University

Physicians and alumni of Xavier University, Trevonne M. Thompson, MD and Myiesha Taylor, MD remember the lasting impact of Dr. Norman C. Francis and Xavier University.

June 29, 2015

Students

Government Names Special Master for Corinthian Student Debt

The Education Department appointed a special monitor Thursday to help develop a debt relief program for students who attended the now-defunct Corinthian Colleges ― a debt forgiveness plan that could cost billions of dollars.

June 25, 2015

Students

University of Maine at Machias

University of Maine at Machias SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Machias, Maine Dr. Melvin Adams III Founded in 1909 Dean of Students and Admissions www.machias.edu/ Founded in 1909, the University of Maine at Machias (UMM) is a member college of the University of Maine System, specializing in a curriculum that interprets the traditional liberal arts education […]

June 18, 2015

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Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College)

Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Williamsport, Pa Elliott Strickland Founded in 1914 Chief Student Affairs Officer www.pct.edu Founded in 1914 as the Williamsport Technical Institute, the Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College) is a special mission affiliate of the Pennsylvania State University. Since its founding in 1914, Penn College has […]

June 18, 2015

Students

MICHAEL V. PHAM

MICHAEL V. PHAM has been appointed vice president of administrative services at Highline College. He was vice president of administrative services at Seattle Central College. Pham earned two associate degrees from Seattle Central, a bachelor’s from Central Washington University and an MBA from City University of Seattle.

June 17, 2015

African-American

Rachel Dolezal and White Privilege

Virtually all segments of the media—liberal, conservative, alternative, mainstream—have been deeply immersed in the saga of Rachel Dolezal.

June 16, 2015

Students

Institutional Leadership for Undocumented Students

Undocumented students have raised their voices and called upon institutions to meet their obligations to provide equitable college experiences for all, regardless of a student’s residency status.

June 2, 2015

Disabilties

College System Boosts Efforts for Undocumented Students

The University of California system is making a strong effort to assist the undocumented students who seek out an education at its campuses.

May 31, 2015

African-American

September Trial Date Set for U.Va. Student in Bloody Arrest

A September trial date has been set for a University of Virginia student whose bloody arrest outside a bar sparked a public uproar.

May 28, 2015

Disabilties

Judge Sides with Texas Southern in Discrimination Suit

An African-American applicant who was repeatedly rejected by the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University has lost his race, gender and disability discrimination case.

May 28, 2015