Legal September 2016

ASU's Law School Has Largest Class Ever with 400 Students

Arizona State University officials say its Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law has its largest class ever with 400 students. They say Juris Doctor candidates comprise 230 of the students with various master's-level programs accounting for the rest. The candidates come from 97 undergraduate universities, 39 states and four countries.

Financing September 2016

Dr. Frank Gomez honored as Professor Emeritus by Trident University

Trident University International is proud to announce that Dr. Frank Gomez has been named Professor Emeritus. In addition to his current role as a Professor, he is actively involved in the University’s Ph.D. in Health Sciences program where he works closely with doctoral candidates during the dissertation process.

Global September 2016

Guardian Scholars Begin New Educational Journey at CSUF

Cal State Fullerton has welcomed 14 former foster youth to the campus as this year’s class of incoming Guardian Scholars. The Guardian Scholars program awards former foster youth a full scholarship to the university and provides additional assistance to help them succeed in their educational endeavors. The program is a working partnership between the private sector and public agencies.

Financing September 2016

URI Receives Grant for Arctic Expedition Aboard Tall Ship

The University of Rhode Island has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct an expedition into the Canadian Arctic's Northwest Passage aboard the country's newest tall ship. The university's Graduate School of Oceanography's Inner Space Center will lead the five-week expedition, which begins next August.

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.

Financing September 2016

Ohio College Opens Entirely Gluten-free Dining Hall

Kent State University in Ohio has opened what it says is the first entirely gluten-free dining hall in the country. The school restructured Prentice Cafe in Prentice Hall after administrators noticed a rising number of students with intolerance to gluten. The cafe was certified by the Gluten-Free Food Services Certification Program.

Global September 2016

University Suggests Students Not Drink Water Because of Lead

Rowan University in New Jersey has disconnected water fountains and handed out bottled water in dorms after finding elevated lead levels. The school found the elevated lead levels after reports of discolored water in an administrative building in July. It then tested and found elevated levels in other buildings, including two residence halls.

Financing September 2016

Research shows Head Start pays for itself, pays off for children

Expanding Head Start is good public policy and will pay for itself, according to new research by faculty in the University of California, Berkeley’s economics department and Goldman School of Public Policy. The UC Berkeley researchers found that every dollar invested generates $2 in future earnings for children enrolled in the program.

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.

Financing September 2016

SLCC First To Benefit From T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarships

The Utah Association for the Education of Young Children (UAEYC) has launched a new scholarship project called T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Utah, which is making its debut with Salt Lake Community College. T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Utah pays for tuition, books, a travel stipend and paid released time from work to attend classes and to study.