Months after meeting with President Trump, leaders of black colleges and universities welcomed support for year-round Pell Grants in his proposed budget, but many said they’re disappointed funding would not increase for their institutions. More...
Couple’s $100,000 gift to Santiago Canyon will support technical ed
A $100,000 donation to Santiago Canyon College, the largest in the school’s history, will go to support Career Technical Education scholarships, opening new doors for both students and the college’s evolution, administrators said. More...
Middlebury sanctions students for shutting down lecture
Middlebury College has disciplined 67 students for their involvement in protests that shut down a lecture by conservative writer Charles Murray in March, the college said Tuesday, as local police opted against bringing criminal charges. More...
Government data single out schools where low-income students fare worst
New government data suggest that some colleges and universities are graduating as few of one out of 10 of the low-income students whose educations are being subsidized by taxpayers to the tune of more than $30 billion a year. More...
OU collaborates with MidFirst Bank
To help incoming students understand and prepare for the financial impact of a college education, the University of Oklahoma has announced an innovative, personalized financial education program called MoneyCoach. In collaboration with MidFirst Bank, the program has been designed to help students build lifelong money management skills. More...
In the wake of College Park murder, campuses confront a new wave of bigotry
For weeks now, incidents of racist posters and hateful speech have sparked outrage at college campuses across the region. More...
Refugee students get a leg up at the University of Utah
Two graduating seniors at the University of Utah accepted their diplomas this spring with bachelor’s degrees in nursing. Both have been hired as nurses by the University of Utah hospital, where they both got their start on the housekeeping staff. More...
Students, administration react to Northland College budget cuts
Northland College is expecting to welcome its largest freshman class ever this fall. Still, administration announced major budget cuts Tuesday that will affect students, staff and faculty. More...
College freshmen are less religious than ever
The number of college students with no religious affiliation has tripled in the last 30 years, from 10 percent in 1986 to 31 percent in 2016, according to data from the CIRP Freshman Survey. Over the same period, the number who attended religious services dropped from 85 percent to 69 percent. More...
New England Institute of Technology offers dual enrollment to Providence juniors
New England Institute of Technology is offering conditional early acceptance to eligible Providence Public School juniors, allowing them to earn credits toward college graduation while still in high school. More...