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Two Michigan private colleges excel at boosting minority enrollment

Of the 41 private colleges in Michigan, Kalamazoo and Albion have been noted as leaders in their efforts to improve the diversity of their campus, according to Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities.

The future of test-optional college admissions policies

Admissions counselors say there are benefits to dropping the requirement for students to take the SATs and ACTs, but don't see the tests going away completely.

Why it pays to think outside the box on COVID-19 tests (subscription)

Universities and other institutions looking to protect themselves from COVID-19 may benefit from sharing their testing resources with the wider community, a new study suggests.

Georgetown receives $100 million investment to fund scholarships, research

Because of the investment, participants in the National Urban Fellows program will attend tuition free for the 2021-22 academic year.

Michigan State University partners with local community college to strengthen transfer process

Michigan State University and Lansing Community College have formalized a partnership that improves access to a four-year degree, increases student success and helps build a pipeline of talent to meet the needs of the Mid-Michigan economy.

After LSU sexual harassment fallout, higher education officials want tougher policies

Without citing LSU, Commissioner of Higher Education Kim Hunter Reed said that, when there are breakdowns on individual campuses, "we all fail."

MD Gov. signs $577 million settlement bill for state’s historically black universities

“With our economy recovering and our much improved fiscal situation, I’m very pleased that we are now able to take this historic action,” Gov. Hogan said.

Florida International University returning to pre-pandemic schedule

The Miami university is ready to offer a “robust and safe on-campus experience for students,” according to an email sent to students and faculty.

Va. governor orders state agencies, colleges and universities to stop using single-use plastics

Announcing the executive order at the annual Environment Virginia symposium, held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northam called it “another step toward sustainability and a cleaner environment.”

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