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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

Harvard students and alumni will testify in support of Harvard during the admissions trial this week, defending its race-conscious admissions policy against claims that it discriminates against Asian-American applicants. The trial is the latest chapter in a lawsuit filed in 2014 by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA).

Harvard University has been accused of balancing its undergraduate classes to ensure that it had admitted its desired share of students of each race and ethnicity and also for penalizing Asian-American applicants by systematically giving them lower scores on a metric admissions officers use to measure personality. Adam Mortara, a lawyer representing SFFA, stated that the university scores applicants in four categories: academic achievement, athletic ability, extracurriculars, and personality. While referencing admissions data, he concluded that, despite their higher academic performance, Asian-Americans are admitted at lower rates.

Harvard Supporters Back University in Admissions Trial

October 16, 2018 11:24 AM

by Susan Dutca

Harvard students and alumni will testify in support of Harvard during the admissions trial this week, defending its "race-conscious admissions policy" against claims that it discriminates against

An associate professor in security studies at Georgetown University who, last week, wished death and castration to GOP senators supporting confirmed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is no longer teaching but will be traveling internationally for university research.

Professor Sent Abroad After Posting Hateful Tweets

October 9, 2018 4:04 PM

by Susan Dutca

An associate professor in security studies at Georgetown University who, last week, wished "death and castration" to GOP senators supporting confirmed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is no

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

Middle Class Students Now Qualify for Full Scholarships at Rice University

September 18, 2018 1:46 PM

by Susan Dutca

Photo courtesy of Rice University Some middle-class families may qualify for free tuition scholarships or grants to attend Rice University under a brand-new financial aid plan. The new

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

Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is repealing an Obama-era regulation that forced for-profit colleges to prove that the students they enroll are able to attain gainful employment. The rule was created to police and punish for-profit college programs that left graduates with heavy debt compared to their incomes.

Gainful Employment Giving Way to "Transparency for All Colleges"?

August 14, 2018 10:31 AM

by Susan Dutca

Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is repealing an Obama-era regulation that forced for-profit colleges to prove that the students they enroll are able to attain "gainful employment." The

Plymouth State University is investigating several faculty members' public support for a convicted sexual offender. Kristie Torbick, a former guidance counselor at Exeter High School in New Hampshire and an alumna of Plymouth State's graduate program, was convicted of, and pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 14-year old student.

Educators and Psychologists Show Support for Convicted Child Sex Offender

July 31, 2018 8:19 AM

by Susan Dutca

Plymouth State University is investigating several faculty members' public support for a convicted sexual offender. Kristie Torbick, a former guidance counselor at Exeter High School in New Hampshire

Stephanie Jass, seven-time Jeopardy! winner and former history professor at Adrian College was put on probation for hacking the college president's email accounts among others. She admitted to one felony count of unauthorized computer access as part of a plea deal and was granted a delayed sentence.

Game Show Champ Who Hacked College President’s Email Gets Probation

July 24, 2018 2:25 PM

by Susan Dutca

Stephanie Jass, seven-time "Jeopardy!" winner and former history professor at Adrian College was put on probation for hacking the college president's email accounts among others. She admitted to one

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Graduate Students' "Fight for $15"

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

Harvard Supporters Back University in Admissions Trial

Professor Sent Abroad After Posting Hateful Tweets

University Student with Down Syndrome Rejected by Sororities

Middle Class Students Now Qualify for Full Scholarships at Rice University

Colleges Drop Nike over Controversial Kaepernick Ad

Gainful Employment Giving Way to "Transparency for All Colleges"?

Educators and Psychologists Show Support for Convicted Child Sex Offender

Game Show Champ Who Hacked College President’s Email Gets Probation

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