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Kilgore College

Kilgore College Chief Executive Officer Kilgore, Texas Dr. Bill Holda Founded in 1935 President www.kilgore.edu Founded in 1935, Kilgore College began as an initiative spearheaded by the superintendent of the local school district. When the college opened, there were 11 faculty members and 229 students. Since its inception, Kilgore has sought to meet the needs […]

May 21, 2015

MSIs

South Carolina Advances Bill to Drop Wait for Veteran In-state Tuition

Out-of-state military veterans could come to South Carolina and immediately pay in-state tuition at its colleges and universities, under legislation endorsed Thursday by a state Senate panel.

March 5, 2015

Students

Proposal Would Have Grads Who Leave Illinois Repay State Aid

A measure introduced in the Illinois legislature would make students pay back certain tuition breaks from the state if they leave Illinois within five years of graduation.

February 23, 2015

Students

Clyburn Calls for Ouster of South Carolina State President

U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and his wife called Wednesday for the ouster of South Carolina State University’s embattled president and for the college’s entire board to be replaced.

February 18, 2015

Students

Gov. Walker Backs Off Removing ‘Wisconsin Idea’ From UW Mission

Gov. Scott Walker abruptly backed off Wednesday from a contentious plan to eliminate the University of Wisconsin System’s public service mission statement known as the “Wisconsin Idea” and replace it with the charge of meeting the state’s workforce needs.

February 4, 2015

Home

Va. Senate Panel OKs Mandatory Campus Sex Assault Reporting

Legislation to mandate reporting of alleged campus sexual assaults to police is advancing in the General Assembly.

January 26, 2015

Students

Florida Gov. Scott Wants to Stop Taxing College Textbooks

College students could be getting a break on the cost of their textbooks under a new proposal announced on Thursday by Gov. Rick Scott.

January 22, 2015

Students

Maine Community College System President Fitzsimmons Resigns

AUGUSTA, Maine — With Gov. Paul LePage trying to restrict funding and threatening “further harm,” Maine Community College System President John Fitzsimmons announced Wednesday that he’s stepping down, saying it’s in the best interest of students and staff.

January 14, 2015

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Bill Targets How Schools Handle Sex Assault Claims

The Assembly has passed legislation that could result in New Jersey colleges and universities facing fines up to $50,000 for not properly investigating sexual assault allegations.

December 15, 2014

International

Education Historian Ravitch Wants More Input From Teachers on Common Core

Diane Ravitch said that while she opposes the standards, there’s no harm in getting public input about them as long as what teachers say is taken seriously.

November 20, 2014

African-American

Voting is a Privilege and an Opportunity for Civic Engagement

Early voting started recently and will continue until November 4. It is our opportunity to vote for the candidates of our choice.

October 23, 2014

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California Assembly Passes Campus Sexual Assault Bill

California is on the brink of becoming the first state to define when “yes means yes” while investigating sexual assaults on college campuses.

August 26, 2014