26 octobre 2017

White nationalists impose deadline for OK on campus speeches

University Business LogoAn attorney for associates of white nationalist leader Richard Spencer said Sunday he’ll sue Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati if they don’t agree by Friday to make campus space available for Spencer to speak. More...

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Donald Trump Jr. says left has undermined higher ed

University Business LogoDonald Trump Jr., speaking tonight in a state that warmly received his father's presidential campaign, denounced what he described as the corruption of higher education by the political left. More...

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College campuses rally for Puerto Rico relief

University Business LogoConnecticut colleges are rallying to help students displaced by last month’s hurricanes by preparing to offer in-state tuition and scholarships to those who moved individuals who want to continue their education to the area from Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands. More...

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Blockbuster arrests not shocking to college hoops followers

University Business LogoTop-level basketball recruits played in gyms across Las Vegas over the summer, their final shot to impress college coaches during a live-recruiting period. More...

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Women Tech Council launches Student Innovators Program

University Business LogoWomen Tech Council today launched the Student Innovators program (WTCSI) to increase the number of women in STEM fields and careers by helping more women complete STEM degrees. More...

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Higher ed stronger with DACA recipients

University Business LogoIt is estimated that 10,000 undocumented young adults graduate from college each year. These graduates go to work for companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies, and commonly are the types of new talent employers strive to recruit – hard working, persistent, and innovative. More...

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Default rates for certificate program grads on par with college dropouts

University Business LogoMore adults are enrolling in certificate programs to beef up their credentials and brush up on skills without leaving the workforce for lengthy periods. More...

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College partnership has big ambitions

University Business LogoA new partnership between local higher education institutions is starting slow, but college officials said Thursday during a Sarasota Tiger Bay discussion that they have big ambitions for the Cross College Alliance. More...

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How a major curricular shift leads to profound engaged learning

University Business LogoMuch has happened on American campuses since the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) was founded in 1971. Experiential learning has become a major component in American higher education, often times supported and sustained by campus centers for community engagement that were implemented in the 1980s and 1990s. More...

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Mass. expands college transfer and discount programs

University Business LogoA program that gives financial incentives to students who transfer to a state university from a community college is expanding. More...

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