Global September 2016

Guttman Ranked Best Community College in New York State

The top-ranked community college in New York State is the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College of The City University of New York, according to the 2016-2017 edition of Best Community Colleges. Published by EDsmart, the Best Community Colleges rankings compared outcomes from 121 New York State community colleges on retention, transfer and graduation rates, as well as net price to attend.

Global September 2016

Maker Space to Support New Program, Creativity in the Library

The University of Texas Libraries and the College of Fine Arts at The University of Texas at Austin are launching a new productivity space. “The Foundry,” a new maker space set to open in the Fine Arts Library (FAL), will provide tools within a space where students can gather to create independently or collaboratively.

Global August 2016

Henry Ford College’s 12-Week Classes Begin Sept. 15

Henry Ford College’s fall 12-week session of classes begins Sept. 15 and offering more than 120 associate degree and certification programs, as well as a new bachelor’s degree program in Culinary Arts. HFC has also formed partnerships with Madonna University, Siena Heights University (SHU), and Eastern Michigan University (EMU), creating a University Center on its main campus.

Global August 2016

Rice ranked No. 1 for happiest students and lots of race/class interaction

The happiest students in the country are at Rice University, according to the Princeton Review’s 2017 edition of “The Best 381 Colleges.” The new college guide ranks Rice No. 1 for happiest students and for lots of race/class interaction. Rice is also No. 9 for best quality of life.

Global August 2016

University of South Carolina Collects Books for Louisiana

The University of South Carolina's College of Information and Communications is collecting books to help rebuild elementary school libraries devastated by the Louisiana floods. New books and school supplies are being gathered through Thursday. Donations may be dropped off at the Center for Children's Books and Literacy, at the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and at the School of Library and Information Science.

Global August 2016

Hostos Unveils New Programs For Fall 2016

Eugenio María de Hostos Community College (CUNY) announces new programs and services for Fall 2016: a new Associate in Science (A.S.) in Police Science degree program, Associate in Science (A.S.) in Food Studies degree program, Basic Property Management Certificate Program and Basic Construction Project Management Certificate Program.

Global August 2016

Auburn Alumni Association Helps Recreate Landmark Ice Cream Shop

A building resembling the old ice cream shop, popularly known as "Sani-Flush" or "The Flush," has been constructed at the Auburn Alumni Center and will serve ice cream from Opelika's O-Town Ice Cream. The new building was created by the Auburn Alumni Association and the College of Architecture, Design and Construction. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the replica at the Alumni Center on Tuesday.

Global August 2016

Bryant U's Men's Basketball Team Safe in Italy after Earthquake

Officials say Bryant University's men's basketball team is safe and unharmed in Italy after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake rocked three regions of the country earlier this week. Tremors from the quake woke the Bulldogs coaching staff and players at their hotel in Rome when it struck at about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. The team is currently touring Italy for a series of exhibition games.

Global August 2016

Cal State System Pushing Students to Graduate in 4 Years

Incoming freshmen at a recent orientation at California State University, Sacramento were greeted with a "Class of 2020" welcoming banner and administrators wearing green-and-white buttons reading: "Ask me how to finish in four." The buttons represent a mission aimed at improving dismal four-year completion rates not just at that campus but throughout the California State University system.

Global August 2016

Vincennes University Opens New $4M Student Center Complex

Vincennes University students who resume fall classes this week will be able to explore the campus' new $4 million student center that includes fireplaces, a sports lounge and a bowling center. The newly finished student center opened Thursday in Vincennes, located about 40 miles north of Evansville. Fall classes begin at the school Monday.

Global August 2016

Seton Hall's Sister Rose Thering Fund Names New Program Manager

The Sister Rose Thering Fund for Education in Jewish-Christian Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seton Hall University has selected Clare Giangreco, M.A. ’00 as its new program manager. Giangreco brings more than 35 years of professional experience in both ministerial and corporate leadership roles, as well as personal interest in the Fund’s mission.

Global August 2016

Civil Engineering Professor Erik Coats Receives Prestigious Wastewater Award

University of Idaho civil engineering professor Erik Coats has been selected to receive the 2016 Eddy Wastewater Principles/Processes Medal by the Water Environment Federation, a technical and educational organization representing water quality professionals and associations from around the world. Coats will accept the award at the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) Creating the Future of Water technical exhibition and conference in New Orleans Sept. 27, 2016.