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Asian American Pacific Islander

Intervention Programs Having Positive Impact on AAPI Educational Achievement

AAPI community college students who participate in federally funded intervention programs are likelier than nonparticipating peers to earn associate’s degrees.

June 16, 2014

Home

Siemens Awards Virginia State University $105.6M of In-Kind Software Grants

Siemens has awarded Virginia State University $105.6 million of in-kind software grants for six of its technology focused programs: manufacturing engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electronics engineering technology, logistics technology and mechanical engineering technology.

June 10, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Georgia Gets $1 Million Grant to Boost College Success

Georgia will use a $1 million grant to help students in high-demand fields get college degrees on time.

June 4, 2014

African-American

N.C. State Legislators Target Elizabeth City State for Closure

The historically Black institution has struggled with enrollment declines and financial instability.

May 29, 2014

Students

Report: Financial Aid, Student Support Reforms Should Embrace Non-Traditional Black Students

National Urban League offers insight into why and what supports are needed to improve higher education outcomes for African-American college students, a majority of whom are non-traditional and independent.

May 21, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Professor Makes Sure There’s No Disconnect in Her Online Program

Kari Frisch is maintaining 95 percent retention rates in her online courses at Central Lakes College through innovative methods.

May 5, 2014

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Sean Decatur

Sean M. Decatur became president of Kenyon College in July 2013 after serving as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Oberlin College. As an assistant professor of chemistry at Mount Holyoke College, he helped establish a top research program in biophysical chemistry. Decatur has been a visiting scientist at the Massachusetts Institute […]

May 1, 2014

Leadership & Policy

Clark Atlanta University President to Retire in June 2015

Clark Atlanta University President Carlton E. Brown has announced plans to retire in June of 2015.

April 30, 2014

Students

Study: Asian Americans Gaining Equity Ground with AANAPISI Designation

The report finds that minorities already enrolled in post-secondary education need services and support to successfully matriculate now more than ever.

April 29, 2014

Students

House Budget Plan Would Hit Higher Ed Hard

A 2015 budget plan narrowly approved by the House of Representatives late last week would impose major cuts on higher education, including a 10-year freeze on Pell grants and reduced funds for student loans.

April 14, 2014

Students

Ohio Bill Says College Athletes Aren’t Employees

An Ohio legislative panel changed a budget bill on Monday to make clear that college athletes are not employees under state law.

April 8, 2014

Community Colleges

Matchmaker U: Colleges Try to Engage Married Alums

Fundraisers, others on campus, follow Cupid’s arrow when seeking help from alumni.

April 1, 2014