Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive

A federal lawsuit argues the way representatives are elected to a local school board in Pennsylvania's coal region is unfairly shutting Latino voters out of power

Latinos found jobs and cheap housing in a Pennsylvania city but political power has proven elusive
Education|News|Political|World

Belgium's Ghent university severs ties with three Israeli institutions

Belgium's University of Ghent (UGent) is severing ties with three Israeli educational or research institutions which it says no longer align with UGent's human rights policy, its

Belgium's Ghent university severs ties with three Israeli institutions
Education

College sports fandom shows how a shared goal can bring people together

Playing and watching sports can unite people − and provide lessons for democracy.

College sports fandom shows how a shared goal can bring people together
Education

I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks

The right commencement speaker can create a memorable experience, generate favorable media coverage for the school and inspire donors. So why do colleges miss the mark on this once-a-year decision?

I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree

A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of “doctor of litter-ature” on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community

A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
Education|News|Political

Biden says landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation was about more than education

Biden has spoken to Black leaders at the National Museum of African American History and Culture about the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision that desegregated schools

Biden says landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation was about more than education
Education|Opinion|Political

What would Lisa Simpson do? NYU student protesters asked to ponder ethical issues

Would Lisa Simpson set up a tent at New York University to protest the war in Gaza

What would Lisa Simpson do? NYU student protesters asked to ponder ethical issues
Economy|Education|Health|Political

For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change

States have for decades been using foster children's federal Social Security benefits to help cover the costs of state services

For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change
Education|News|Opinion|Political

Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid

Several top White House aides say they are confident protests across U.S. college campuses against Israel's offensive in Gaza will not translate into

Despite polls, Biden aides insist Gaza campus protests will not hurt reelection bid
Education|Opinion

The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest

Colleges and universities have long been protected places for free expression without pressure or punishment

The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest
Education|Opinion|Political

At Morehouse graduation, thanks to 'God for woke class of 2024'

President Joe Biden's commencement speech at Morehouse College on Sunday was delivered without any interruptions from students or faculty

At Morehouse graduation, thanks to 'God for woke class of 2024'
News|Education

Closing arguments set in trial of University of Arizona grad student accused of killing a professor

Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in the trial of a former University of Arizona graduate student accused of killing a professor on campus two years ago

Closing arguments set in trial of University of Arizona grad student accused of killing a professor
Education

How community colleges kept students engaged during and after the pandemic

One community college created a science pathway program that boasts a 100% employment rate for graduates.

How community colleges kept students engaged during and after the pandemic
News|Education|Opinion|Political

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000

Drexel University in Philadelphia is threatening to clear an encampment of pro-Palestinian protesters as arrests linked to campus demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war surpassed the 3,000 mark nationwide

Drexel threatens to clear encampment as arrests linked to Israel-Hamas war protests exceed 3,000
Education|Local

University of California academic workers strike to stand up for pro-Palestinian protesters

Graduate students at the University of California, Santa Cruz walked off their jobs and went on strike Monday

University of California academic workers strike to stand up for pro-Palestinian protesters
Education|Sports

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms

University presidents around the country are scheduled to meet this week to vote on whether to accept a proposed settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that would cost the NCAA nearly $3 billion

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Mother who said school officials hid her teen's gender expression appeals judge's dismissal of case

A Maine woman is appealing the dismissal of her lawsuit that accused school officials of encouraging her teen’s gender expression by providing a chest binder and using a new name and pronouns, without consulting her

Mother who said school officials hid her teen's gender expression appeals judge's dismissal of case
Business|Education|News

US lawsuit challenges Southwest Air's free ticket program for Hispanic students

A group founded by a prominent anti-affirmative action activist on Monday sued Southwest Airlines, alleging that a two-decade-old program that awards free round-trip

US lawsuit challenges Southwest Air's free ticket program for Hispanic students
News|Education

Arizona grad student accused of killing professor in 2022 had planned the crime, prosecutor says

A defense attorney says a former University of Arizona graduate student accused of killing a professor on campus two years ago was undergoing a psychotic episode at the time

Arizona grad student accused of killing professor in 2022 had planned the crime, prosecutor says
Education

Expansion of Asian American studies fueled by racial attacks and activism

After decades in the shadows, Asian American studies has expanded on college campuses.

Expansion of Asian American studies fueled by racial attacks and activism
Education|News|Sports

Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval. Big 12, ACC approve deal

A potential multibillion-dollar settlement of an antitrust lawsuit cleared the second of a three-step NCAA approval process Tuesday, with no change to a payment structure that would have the 27 college conferences not named in the suit cover the majority of a $1.6 billion portion of the damages

Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval. Big 12, ACC approve deal
Education|Opinion|Political

Sen. Cory Booker questions US prison labor policies, calls for change

Sen. Cory Booker says prisoners should be learning professional skills that help prepare them for their release instead of being forced to work

Sen. Cory Booker questions US prison labor policies, calls for change
Economy|Education|Political

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers

The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers through a combination of existing programs

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers
Education|Environment

Graduating seniors seek degrees in climate change and more US universities deliver

Many high school students in the United States are sensitive to the ongoing climate crisis, and some are demanding more paths that allow them to work on solutions to the planet's warming

Graduating seniors seek degrees in climate change and more US universities deliver
Economy|Education|Health

Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families

Tennessee will soon become the first state in the country to offer free diapers to families enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program after receiving federal approval, state officials have confirmed

Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families

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