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Oregon to get portion of $21 billion for early and postsecondary education allocated by Congress

Nearly $376 million will be funneled into nonprofits, community colleges and universities to provide scholarships for migrant students and seasonal farmworkers and their children to pursue higher education or earn their GED.

USF students continue hunger strike, university not budging

Students at the University of South Florida are 12 days into a hunger strike and it is taking its toll. The students are demanding the...

Bill that would have prohibited DEI programs, staff positions on college campuses fails to pass Ky. Senate

A bill that would determine the state of diversity, equity and inclusion on college campuses in Kentucky has been dropped. The bill would have prohibited...

Four-year low in early acceptance applications at Harvard University

There is a noticeable dip in students applying for early acceptance at Harvard University. The volume of early applications for the Ivy League school fell...

‘Completely devastated’: Oak Point University abruptly closing

Oak Point University announced internally Wednesday its closing at end of the semester in three weeks — leaving employees without a job and students...

Tennessee politicians strip historically Black university of its board

Trustees of Tennessee’s only publicly funded historically Black university were removed Thursday under legislation signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Black lawmakers...

Improving Faculty Well-Being: A 3-Level Strategy to Reduce Burnout and Increase Retention

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 14th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute UB Ed Talk, two experts in faculty success, well-being, and retention will outline a practical 3-level strategy for institutional leaders at any level to create a more supportive environment for all faculty members.  

***All attendees will be provided with the results of the NCFDD’s annual faculty development survey.  

Vanderbilt faces backlash after pulling Israel-divestment vote from student ballot

Vanderbilt University students protests began Tuesday after an amendment to the Vanderbilt Student Government Constitution, which would prevent student government funds from going to...

Colleges competing for Birmingham-Southern students: Speedy transfers, $5,000 scholarship offered

The race is on for schools to acquire students from Birmingham-Southern College after the small liberal arts school announced Tuesday it will close May 31. Among...

UK looks to change role of faculty senate. Employees worry it will take away authority

The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved a resolution Friday that could result in changes to how the university senate operates. It’s a move...

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