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African-American

Ongoing Debate over Offensive Words Hits NCORE

Panelists and participants at annual conference weighed use of the “N-word,” “Redskin” and “queer.”

May 28, 2015

Students

Tallahassee Community College

Tallahassee Community College Chief Executive Officer Tallahassee, FL Dr. Jim Murdaugh Founded in 1966 President http://www.tcc.fl.edu Located just miles from the state capitol, Tallahassee Community College (TCC) was founded in 1966. In addition to its main campus in Tallahassee, TCC has service centers in Gadsen and Wakulla counties as well as in downtown Tallahassee. TCC […]

May 21, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Lorain County Community College

Lorain County Community College Chief Executive Officer Elyria, Ohio Dr. Roy A. Church Founded in 1963 President www.lorainccc.edu In 1963, Lorain County Community College (LCCC) was granted a charter to serve the higher education needs for Lorain County, Ohio. With a $1.25-million levy provided by the citizens of Lorain County, LCCC held its first classes […]

May 21, 2015

Students

Consumer Agency Opens Review of Student Loan Services

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opened a public inquiry Thursday into student loan servicing practices that it says can make paying back loans “stressful or harmful.”

May 14, 2015

Students

States Vary in Success at Improving High School Grad Rates

The record high American graduation rate masks large gaps among low-income students and those with disabilities compared to their peers.

May 12, 2015

Students

University of Florida Fraternity Suspended After Allegedly Harassing Veterans

GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― A University of Florida fraternity has been suspended after reports that some of its members harassed wounded military veterans vacationing recently in Panama City Beach.

April 26, 2015

Students

Program to Ease High School Transition for Disabled Students

Being a high school student with a disability means having an education plan designed for you, family members who can advocate for you and transition programs that stretch to age 21 if you need the extra time.

April 19, 2015

Students

CELENA MONDIE-MILNER

CELENA MONDIE-MILNER has been appointed director of new student services at The University of Texas at Austin, effective June 1. Mondie-Milner has served as director of orientation and new student programs at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia. She earned a bachelor’s and a master’s from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

April 18, 2015

African-American

Diverse Conversations: True Diversity on Campus

In order for higher ed campuses to truly be places of diversity, there are some major areas that need focus and active attention.

March 15, 2015

Disabilties

Fayetteville State at Forefront of Cyber Security

Many individuals from well-regarded scientists, prominent academics, CEOs, environmental consultants to President Obama have weighed in on the issue’s importance.

March 11, 2015

Faculty & Staff

African-American Economist Loses Title VII Case

An African-American economist who blamed racial discrimination by a University of Chicago-affiliated peer-reviewed journal has lost his Title VII case against the university.

March 5, 2015

Faculty & Staff

Boston College Under Investigation Over Access for Disabled

Boston College has become more difficult to navigate for people with disabilities in recent years, according to former and current students whose complaints have prompted an investigation into whether the school is violating accessibility laws.

February 18, 2015