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Blackburn Receives $10,000 Gift from Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation
Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, has received a $10,000 gift from the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. The generous gift will support experiential learning opportunities for students in Blackburn’s… Read More
Introducing the St. Andrews Campus President
St. Andrews University, a branch of Webber International University, has announced that Dr. Tarun Malik has been appointed Campus President effective March 1st, 2023. Dr. Malik holds a Bachelor of… Read More
Federal grant to power fiber, wireless upgrades on Stillman campus
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has awarded Stillman College a $2.7 million grant to upgrade its fiber optic infrastructure to improve internet access, capacity, and performance. Stillman’s award is… Read More
Warren Wilson College Names Dr. Damián J. Fernández as New President
Dr. Damián J. Fernández has been named the 10th president of Warren Wilson College. A Cuban immigrant who grew up in Puerto Rico and a first-generation college student, Fernández comes… Read More
Little Rock city board approves measures to clear way for Lyon College dental, vet schools
Members of the Little Rock Board of Directors at a meeting on Tuesday approved seven measures — six resolutions and one ordinance — to clear the way for the planned… Read More
UPIKE College of Dental Medicine finds home in Downtown Pikeville
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and the Appalachian News Express (ANE) recently reached a purchase agreement for the ANE facility on Caroline Avenue in downtown Pikeville. The building, which currently… Read More
Board of Trustees Names Dr. Gregory J. Meyer as 19th President of Blackburn College
The Blackburn College Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Gregory J. Meyer as the school’s 19th President. Meyer, a former Blackburn professor and administrator, succeeds Dr. Mark Biermann, who recently… Read More
Davidson 4 Ukraine: Students, Refugees Will Not Face Anniversary Alone
Russia’s plan to capture Ukraine in days has turned into a year of mass devastation, with thousands killed and wounded, homes destroyed and a democratic nation fighting for survival. For… Read More
Johnson C. Smith University Receives Largest Government Grant in the Institution’s History
The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently awarded Johnson C. Smith University $5.7 million for campus technology upgrades and broadband 5G deployment. John Norris, JCSU’s… Read More
New Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to fund future Tulsa startups
The city of Tulsa has been immersed in efforts to establish itself as a leader in the region for entrepreneurial activity, a goal that is getting a significant boost from… Read More