Global September 2016

CUNY Making It Easier for Students to Register to Vote

The City University of New York, in consultation with the New York City Board of Elections, is providing CUNY students with personalized voter registration forms effective Sept. 5. All of the standard identifying fields – such as name, address and birthdate -- will be automatically filled in from information students have already entered into the University’s database.

Global September 2016

Michigan Secretary of State Office Holds College Voter Tour

The office of Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is kicking off a tour of 18 college campuses across the state to register students to vote. The Republican says in a statement that the 3,000-mile "2016 Voter Registration Drive" by the Mobile Office offers access to services including voter registration. Officials will be on hand to answer other questions as well.

Arts and Media September 2016

Eva Graham Named Institute Diversity Officer at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)

Eva Graham was appointed Institute Diversity Officer at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). She will also serve as the Institute’s Title IX coordinator. Her career in higher education has been grounded in the theory and practices for creating access and promoting diversity and student success in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) education.

Global January 2018

As Shutdown Eases Federal Workers Fear Prospect of Another [Beyond Education]

The swift steps ending a messy and expensive government shutdown has enabled hundreds of thousands of federal workers to return to work Tuesday, but some say they fear they could find themselves in limbo again in a few more weeks. Congress sped toward moving to reopen government after Democrats reluctantly voted to temporarily pay for resumed operations on Monday afternoon.

Global February 2018

The Latest: Pelosi Against Budget Deal Unless DACA Vote [Beyond Education]

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says she and many fellow Democrats will oppose an expected bipartisan budget deal unless Republicans allow the chamber to vote on legislation protecting immigrants. The California Democrat's remarks potentially jeopardize the prospects that Congress will pass legislation this week preventing a government shutdown starting after midnight Thursday.

Financing February 2018

University Awards $21.5M Contract for Green Upgrades [Education News]

The University of Maryland has awarded a $21.5 million contract for green upgrades to its College Park campus. The university's director of engineering and efficiency, Mary-Ann Ibeziako, says in a press release the upgrades are meant to save the university money and improve energy efficiency. The improvements include energy efficient light installation and new heating, ventilating and air conditioning controls.

Global February 2018

A Library Without Books? Universities Purging Dusty Volumes [Education News]

As students abandon the stacks in favor of online reference material, university libraries are unloading millions of unread volumes in a nationwide purge that has some print-loving scholars deeply unsettled. Libraries are putting books in storage, contracting with resellers or simply recycling them. An increasing number of books exist in the cloud, and libraries are banding together to ensure print copies are retained by someone, somewhere. Still, that doesn't always sit well with academics who practically live in the library and argue that large, readily available print collections are vital to research.

Global February 2018

Senate Leaders Announce Two-year Budget Pact [Beyond Education]

The Senate's top leaders announced Wednesday they have sealed agreement on a two-year budget pact that would shower both the Pentagon and domestic programs with almost $300 billion above existing limits.Senate Democratic leaders have dropped their strategy of using the funding fight to extract concessions on immigration, specifically on seeking extended protections for the "Dreamer" immigrants while hoping to solve the immigration impasse later.

Global February 2018

Florida Shooting Survivors In Capital, Demand Action On Guns [Education News]

Students who survived the Florida school shooting prepared to flood the Capitol Wednesday pushing to ban the assault-style rifle used to kill 17 people, vowing to make changes in the November election if they can't persuade lawmakers to change laws before their legislative session ends. About 100 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students arrived at a Tallahassee high school to extended applause late Tuesday after a 400-mile (640-kilometer) trip on three buses.

Financing February 2018

Higher Education Institution Offers Scholarships To Fallen Officer's Daughters

An Ohio university has offered full four-year scholarships to the children of a police officer fatally shot while responding to a 911 hang-up call. A representative from Otterbein University announced the scholarships to all three of Officer Eric Joering's daughters during a Westerville City Council meeting Tuesday evening. Council members voted unanimously at the same meeting to retire the officer's K-9 partner, Sam, to live with the Joering family.

Financing February 2018

Bill Dies, Forced Public Comment For Higher Education Tuition Raises

A bill that would force colleges and universities to allow public comments before raising tuition has been voted down in the Virginia Senate. The Virginian-Pilot reports the bill was defeated Tuesday by a Senate committee's 6-4 vote after it passed unanimously through the House. It would have forced public schools to give a formal opportunity for comment at a board meeting before increasing tuition.

Global February 2018

Survivors Allowed Back in Florida School to Collect Belongings

Stoneman Douglas High School students returned to their school to collect their belongings, which they had to leave behind during the massacre. Syria endures additional damage even as it begins rebuilding its war torn infrastructure. President Donald Trump has said that he wants to meet with the nation's governors and discuss the mass shooting at the Florida high school.

Global March 2018

Upcoming Education Career Fair at Manhattan College

Manhattan College in the Bronx is having a special Education Career Fair on Wednesday, March 7 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST. This career is specifically designed for those aspiring to become teachers, counselors, coaches, administrators and youth development specialists.

Global March 2018

Weeks After School Shooting, Band Performs At Carnegie Hall [Education News]

Three weeks after a gunman killed 17 people at their high school, students from Parkland, Florida, have followed through with a long-planned Carnegie Hall performance. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wind Symphony played at the renowned New York venue Tuesday during a concert featuring high school bands.

Global March 2018

School Shooting Suspect Indicted On 17 Counts Of Murder [Breaking Education News]

Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was formally charged Wednesday with 17 counts of first-degree murder, which could mean a death sentence if he is convicted. The indictment also charges him with 17 counts of attempted murder for the Valentine's Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in which 17 people died and more than a dozen others were wounded.