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Trump’s education policies concern officials at Johnson C. Smith University
President Trump’s push to shut down the Education Department and his executive order to end federal funds for education institutions that have diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have HBCU students… Read More
Wilson College President to Serve on Higher Education Board
Wilson College President Wesley R. Fugate, Ph.D., is one of six new members recently elected to the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Board of Directors. Fugate’s three-year term will end… Read More
William Peace University launches free tuition initiative
William Peace University is launching a free tuition initiative, starting with its next freshmen class. The Peace Pledge will cover 100% of tuition for first-time undergraduate students attending the private… Read More
Centre Service: Students address poverty, homelessness efforts during winter break
Interested Centre College students experienced three days full of hands-on activities in Louisville, including community service, non-profit organization tours and meet-and-greets with officials in the area to discuss poverty and… Read More
UTulsa boasts record 99% retention rate for a second consecutive year
The University of Tulsa has announced a second year of record-breaking retention rates, including posting a 99% retention rate for first-year students who began attending UTulsa in fall 2024. Attracting… Read More
Cottrell Award Will Boost Chemistry Professor’s Research and Bring New Dimension to Lab Sessions
El-Zaatari joins 15 other early career scholars in chemistry, physics and astronomy as recipients of its 2025 Cottrell Scholar Awards. Each awardee receives $120,000 over three years. The Cottrell award… Read More
Lees-McRae introduces new Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism and Resort Management
Core Strategy III of the Lees-McRae strategic plan, INEXPRO 2030, is Distinctiveness, specifically leaning into the institution’s unique identity by establishing majors and sports that help students stand out. The… Read More
Walker Foundation Donates $500K to Wilson Athletic Complex
The Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation of Fayetteville, Ark., has made a $500,000 gift to University of the Ozarks for its new Wilson Athletic Complex. The $10.75 million Wilson… Read More
Buena Vista University Relocates Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship to Campus with $2 Million Gift
Buena Vista University (BVU) is pleased to announce the relocation of the Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship (LCRE) to the first floor of Grand Hall, made possible by a generous… Read More
Alma College Names Dr. Joseph Odenwald as its 14th President
Alma College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph L. Odenwald as its 14th president. Currently president of Southwestern Michigan College, Odenwald brings with him a wealth of… Read More