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Sports

In Case You Missed It …

Limbo Name of Game for Non-revenue-generating Collegiate Sports Researchers: ECO Intervention Project Paying Off for Select Low-Income Students Diverse Analysis: Why President Obama’s New Community College Plan Matters  White House Taking Optimistic View on Prospects for Free Community College

January 22, 2015

Students

Special Focus: NCAA Sports

This issue covers the future of Olympic/non-revenue generating sports in college, the recent UNC scandal involving student-athletes, and the latest student protests and the NCAA’s reactions to them.

January 15, 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

Students

‘Spare Parts’ Movie Could Move Along Undocumented Immigrant Conversation

Surrounding the story is the reality of low expectations for students in struggling schools and the constant threat of deportation for undocumented students.

January 14, 2015

Sports

Diverse on the Go!

Sports Writer Frank J. Matthews will be among  the Diverse staff members attending the 2015 NCAA Convention at National Harbor, Maryland, today through Sunday.

January 14, 2015

Sports

In Case You Missed It…

Initiative in California Clearing Path to Law School for Underrepresented Study: Relying on Above-Average Scores on Entrance Exams Hinders Diversity Law Professors Warn Against Failure to Prioritize Accuracy in Judicial System Experts Say Student-Athlete Grad Rates Manipulated in University Cash Games

January 9, 2015

Students

University of Virginia Proposes New Rules for Greek Organizations

Kegs of beer and pre-made mixes of liquor and punch will be banned from fraternity parties at the University of Virginia under proposed new rules aimed at stamping out sexual assault on campus.

January 7, 2015

Sports

Experts Say Student-Athlete Grad Rates Manipulated in University Cash Games

Attendees at the inaugural Black Student Athlete Conference discuss whether Black student-athletes are brought to campuses to receive an education or primarily to generate revenue for the institution.

January 7, 2015

Students

Tackling Affordability Issue, Stillman College to Lower Costs

Stillman College plans to reduce its cost of attendance by about $5,000 in fall 2015 in the hope that making higher education more affordable will attract more students.

January 5, 2015

Students

Missionary Flight School Set to Take Off

There’s a revolution happening in Keystone Heights.

January 4, 2015

Students

Let’s See Leniency for Oregon Duck ‘Satirists’

Oregon player chant deserves applause not discipline.

January 4, 2015

Sports

Friends University Plans New Tuition Strategy

Friends University in Wichita is planning a new tuition strategy that it hopes will encourage more students to graduate in four years.

December 29, 2014