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Sports

Schools Work to Focus Incoming College Students

Recent studies by Harvard University’s Center for Education Policy Research found that an estimated 20 percent of graduating seniors from urban school districts abandon their plans to attend college over the summer.

July 7, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Course Correction Uncertain for Increasing Black Enrollment in Higher Ed

While HBCUs look to build a direct pipeline for Black high school students, mounting challenges continue to serve as a roadblock, said a veteran educator.

June 22, 2014

Faculty & Staff

A House Divided? Randolph-Macon in National Political Spotlight

Two professors from Randolph-Macon College will vie for the right to represent Virginia’s 7th District in Congress in November.

June 12, 2014

International

Studley: There’s Possibility Federal Aid Could Be Tied to Planned College Rating System

The U.S. Deputy Under Secretary of Education sees a scenario where federal aid could be factored in as a means of spurring institutional improvement.

May 20, 2014

Students

Citywide College Scholarship Programs Show Promising, Limited Results

During a panel discussion at the Education Writers Association’s national seminar, journalists who have covered citywide scholarship initiatives detail the pros and cons of such programs.

May 18, 2014

HBCUs

CU Pays Student $32,500 to Settle Sexual-Assault Complaint

The victim said her assailant’s punishment included only an eight-month suspension and $75 fine.

May 11, 2014

Students

Would-be Teachers Face Tougher Certification Tests

Franchesca Moreno’s work as a student teacher didn’t end when the kids went home for the day.

April 30, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Former Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel Applies to Lead Akron

Former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel has applied to become president at the University of Akron.

March 23, 2014

Students

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March 20, 2014

Sports

States Looking at $0 Community College Tuition

Nothing sparks consumer demand like the word “free,” and politicians in some states have proposed the idea of providing that incentive to get young people to attend community college.

March 18, 2014

Community Colleges

Calif. College Student Arrested in Plot to Fight in Syria

Beginning last spring, Nicholas Teausant began expressing on his online photography account a desire to see America’s downfall.

March 17, 2014

Sports

SACS to Investigate Louisiana College

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools plans to open an investigation into Louisiana College in Pineville.

March 16, 2014