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UCLA Scholar Seeks to Raise Awareness About University’s Forgotten Mexican American Forefather

The forefather father of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) was a Mexican American politician by the name of Reginaldo del Valle, according to recent research. Although his contributions to the institution’s founding have been largely forgotten, UCLA Professor David Hayes-Bautista is seeking to resurrect del Valle’s memory.

June 24, 2008

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UCLA Scholar Seeks to Raise Awareness About University’s Forgotten Mexican American Forefather

The forefather father of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) was a Mexican American politician by the name of Reginaldo del Valle, according to recent research.

June 19, 2008

Students

Private Colleges and Universities Prepare for Reductions in Borrower Benefits

In the midst of a national credit crisis, a number of private colleges and universities have reported reductions in student loan availability and borrower benefits, according to data collected by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.

March 25, 2008

Students

Three Campus Security Scares On Tuesday

Classes were canceled and a small private college went on lockdown Tuesday as police searched for a man who was seen with a gun on campus, officials said.

February 26, 2008

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Critics Take Aim at University of California Patent Shield

In the lucrative world of patents, the University of California is a major player. It receives by far more patents from the U.S. government than any school in the country. Yet, when it comes to getting sued for patent infringement, the university, as well as the state of California, are Teflon.

November 13, 2007

Leadership & Policy

College President Salaries on the Rise Again

College presidents are getting healthy raises, and a dozen at private universities earn $1 million or more including benefits, according to a new survey published Monday.

November 12, 2007

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Pennsylvania Private College Promises Tuition-free Fifth Year

HUNTINGDON, Pa. A private liberal-arts college is embarking on an unusual promotion to recruit prospective students and dissuade them from choosing public universities buy four years and get the fifth, if needed, tuition-free.

October 30, 2007

Students

University of Missouri System Adds Guidelines For Student Lenders

COLUMBIA Mo. The University of Missouri system has joined at least 11 other public and private colleges in the state that have adopted codes of conduct designed to limit favoritism when linking banks with student borrowers.

October 23, 2007

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College Costs Rise, Undercut Gains in Financial Aid

Tuition and other fees at two-year and four-year institutions rose significantly higher this year compared to the previous academic year, outpacing the slow growth of federal financial aid, according to a recent report released the by College Board.

October 22, 2007

Community Colleges

College Tuition Up Again This Year, While Student Borrowing Rises to Keep Up

Average tuition and fees at four-year public colleges rose 6.6 percent this year, again outstripping increases in financial aid and pushing students into more borrowing. Community colleges once again did the best job keeping the lid on prices.

October 21, 2007

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Web Site Offers College Consumers One-Stop Comparison Shop

WASHINGTON The association representing the single largest group of independent, private higher education institutions has introduced a Web site that allows aspiring college students and their parents to research and compare private colleges and universities.

October 16, 2007

Students

Disheveled college applications causes bomb scare

CHARLESTON Ill. Here’s a tip for aspiring college students: make sure your applications don’t warrant a visit from the bomb squad.

July 22, 2007