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Despite evidence that transfer students from community colleges are highly likely to succeed academically and bring diversity to more competitive colleges, a new study reveals that elite colleges are less likely to admit them.

Overachieving Transfer Students Under Enrolled at Elite Universities?

January 15, 2019 4:23 PM

by Susan Dutca

Despite evidence that transfer students from community colleges are highly likely to succeed academically and bring diversity to more competitive colleges, a new study reveals that elite colleges are

Skidmore College and UAlbany have already made good on their New Year's resolution by banning all smoking and tobacco use throughout campus, including outdoor areas, effective January 1. Skidmore partnered with the Living Tobacco-Free Initiative, a program of the Health Promotion Center of Glens Falls Hospital, which encourages community members to resolve major health and economic implications of tobacco use and will provide the college with information, resources, and examples about planning, implementing and sustaining a tobacco-free campus policy.

New Year, New Rules? 2019 Sees Tobacco and Vape Bans on College Campuses

January 2, 2019 10:38 AM

by Susan Dutca

Skidmore College and UAlbany have already made good on their New Year's resolution by banning all smoking and tobacco use throughout campus, including outdoor areas, effective January 1. Skidmore

An 84-year old grandmother was among the graduating class at the University of Texas at Dallas at last week's ceremony, finally earning her bachelor's degree in sociology after decades of being in the workforce. Despite her recent retirement, Janet Fein made good on what she preaches when she says Never leave anything unfinished.

Grandma Graduates College at 84 Years Old

December 26, 2018 1:44 PM

by Susan Dutca

An 84-year old grandmother was among the graduating class at the University of Texas at Dallas at last week's ceremony, finally earning her bachelor's degree in sociology after decades of being in

A blind New York resident is suing 50 colleges nationwide over the accessibility of their websites. According to Jason Camacho, the colleges are in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as their websites are not accessible to people with disabilities. This is not the first time Camacho has sued higher education institutions over website accessibility.

Blind NY Resident Suing 50 US Colleges

December 11, 2018 11:56 AM

by Susan Dutca

A blind New York resident is suing 50 colleges nationwide over the accessibility of their websites. According to Jason Camacho, the "colleges are in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act,

In a letter to the influential ranker of colleges, U.S. News & World Report, a group of Democratic senators urged them to use their influential platform to overhaul their college ranking formula by giving more weight to institutions that open their doors to students from underrepresented backgrounds when ranking schools.

U.S. News Asked by Senate to Change Ranking Formula, Aid Underrepresented Students

December 4, 2018 3:09 PM

by Susan Dutca

In a letter to the influential ranker of colleges, U.S. News & World Report, a group of Democratic senators urged them to use their "influential platform" to overhaul their college ranking formula by

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos recently proposed a Title IX overhaul for how colleges handle campus-based sexual misconduct. A key requirement would be that colleges allow both the accusers and accused to have advisers cross-examine the other party to ensure a more transparent, consistent and reliable process for campus hearings.

New Title IX Proposal a Victory for Due Process?

November 20, 2018 2:36 PM

by Susan Dutca

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos recently proposed a Title IX overhaul for how colleges handle campus-based sexual misconduct. A key requirement would be that colleges allow both the accusers and

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Graduate student assistants across the nation are pushing for a $15 per hour stipend, which they believe is a minimum living wage. Graduate students have attributed the 29 percent stipend increase at Emory University to their successful campus advocacy.

Graduate Students' "Fight for $15"

October 30, 2018 12:51 PM

by Susan Dutca

Photo courtesy of The Nation Graduate student assistants across the nation are pushing for a $15 per hour stipend, which they believe is a "minimum living wage." Graduate students have

The Trump administration's consideration in defining gender as a biological condition determined by a person's gender at birth could cause administrative chaos at universities which employ Obama-era rules, where there's no test to prove that a person is a certain gender.

Could Federal Redefining of Gender Identity Cause "Administrative Chaos"?

October 23, 2018 4:43 PM

by Susan Dutca

The Trump administration's consideration in defining gender as a biological condition determined by a person's gender at birth could cause "administrative chaos" at universities which employ

An accomplished student and athlete at George Mason University was not accepted to any sororities at the university. Her sister Lillie believes this is because she has Down syndrome. Accepting a woman with a disability to a chapter isn't an act of charity, it brings diversity and promotes inclusion, Lillie Heigl wrote in her letter to the head of the university's Greek life.

University Student with Down Syndrome Rejected by Sororities

September 25, 2018 11:54 AM

by Susan Dutca

An accomplished student and athlete at George Mason University was not accepted to any sororities at the university. Her sister Lillie believes this is because she has Down syndrome. "Accepting a

Nike gear will not be worn by athletes at The College of the Ozarks following the company's latest ads featuring Colin Kaepernick, claiming it would choose its country over company. According to the college president, in their new ad campaign, we believe Nike executives are promoting an attitude of division and disrespect toward America.

Colleges Drop Nike over Controversial Kaepernick Ad

September 11, 2018 12:15 PM

by Susan Dutca

Nike gear will not be worn by athletes at The College of the Ozarks following the company's latest ads featuring Colin Kaepernick, claiming it would "choose its country over company." According to

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Overachieving Transfer Students Under Enrolled at Elite Universities?

New Year, New Rules? 2019 Sees Tobacco and Vape Bans on College Campuses

Grandma Graduates College at 84 Years Old

Blind NY Resident Suing 50 US Colleges

U.S. News Asked by Senate to Change Ranking Formula, Aid Underrepresented Students

New Title IX Proposal a Victory for Due Process?

Graduate Students' "Fight for $15"

Could Federal Redefining of Gender Identity Cause "Administrative Chaos"?

University Student with Down Syndrome Rejected by Sororities

Colleges Drop Nike over Controversial Kaepernick Ad

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