Intentionality is Key in First-generation Student Success
As a first-generation college graduate and the first-ever female, Hispanic president of St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, I deeply understand the value of higher...
CAROLYN GENTLE-GENITTY
Carolyn Gentle-Genitty has been appointed dean for the new Founder’s College at Butler University. She served as assistant vice president for university academic policy and...
USC School of Dramatic Arts to Offer Free Tuition for MFA
The University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts will offer tuition-free course study in its Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) degree programs in acting...
Landscape Review Finds More Questions in Link Between Higher Ed and Civic Engagement
While there is a broad understanding that participating in higher education leads to increased levels of civic participation, conflicting narratives exist about this link. So,...
Tips for building your cannabis dispensary menu in New York
This guest column is from Colin Decker, owner and founder of 7 SEAZ, New York’s first legacy-to-legal adult-use cannabis brand, and owner of Hudson Valley-based...
JAMES T. HAM
James T. Ham has been appointed director of the Office of Internal Affairs at North Carolina Central University. He has held senior leadership positions at...
University of Utah Prison Education Project Admits First Cohort
The Utah Prison Education Project (UPEP) at the University of Utah is admitting its first cohort of fifteen degree-seeking students incarcerated at the Utah State...
Advocacy Organization Launches Center for Education Advocacy
The American Jewish Committee is launching its Center for Education Advocacy, designed to transform educational spaces and prepare young Jews to be leaders. The center’s...
New OCM director steps in; Cannabis Control Board grants more than 100 new licenses
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. New York’s Cannabis Control Board on Tuesday...
12 Tips For Planning a Wedding Without Breaking the Bank
Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting times in your life, but it can also be one of the most expensive. With...
Nationwide, Institutions Prepare to Celebrate and Educate on Juneteenth
While the holiday itself falls on Wednesday, June 19, the teams at the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), a consortium of seven, two-year, public institutions...
SANDRA QUAYE
Sandra Quaye has been appointed chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. She served as...
Brief Offers Best Practices to Ensure Success for AIAN Students
The Campaign for College Opportunity has released a brief on the current state of higher education access and completion for American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) students....
Gomez Named Provost & VP for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona
Dr. Terri Gomez has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Gomez’s “deep understanding of our campus’...
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Insights from May Busch
Key Takeaways Reflect on past successes, review feedback, and seek trusted opinions to identify your leadership strengths and areas for improvement. Use your key strengths...
Boardwalk turbulences raises questions about kids — and cops | Editorial
The ruckus at the Shore on Memorial Day Weekend resulted in more consternation from law enforcement and local mayors, who felt overwhelmed by the crush...
Must-Have Trends for Summer Fashion
As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, fashion-forward individuals are scouring for the latest trends to update their summer wardrobes. From breezy fabrics...
Tips for Improving Fitness and Nutrition for Women
Approaches to fitness and nutrition are far from a one-size-fits-all affair, especially when it comes to women. Understanding the unique physiological needs and conditions that...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for June 8, 2024
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Happy weekend, everyone! We hope everyone has...
Rapper Kendrick Lamar Delivers Surprise Speech to Compton College Graduates
Rapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address. Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College with...
How are things going at Yonkers dispensary The Plant?
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. The Plant officially opened its doors on...
Shuttered Secaucus cannabis dispensary could reopen under new ownership, in different part of town
After a tumultuous period that included the closing of the dispensary and the ousting of its CEO, Hudson County’s first ever cannabis store could reopen...
SHAWNA YOUNG
Shawna Young has been named chief executive officer at Camelback Ventures. She held previous executive positions including at Scratch Foundation. Young holds a bachelor’s degree...
Dr. Karrie Dixon Elected Chancellor of North Carolina Central University
Dr. Karrie Dixon has been elected chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). “Being a part of this incredible community of scholars, innovators and leaders...
Education Efforts Ramp Up in Student Voting Campaign
The Student Voting Campaign Brief provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions.A recently released...
Tour the ayrloom production facility & hear about developing craft brands with the NYS cannabis microbusiness license
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) is hosting a networking meetup that will also feature a candid discussion with panelists who will talk about one of the...
Tour the ayrloom production facility & hear about developing craft brands with the NYS cannabis microbusiness license
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) is hosting a networking meetup that will also feature a candid discussion with panelists who will talk about one of the...
Cannabis tax reform bill awaits approval in closing hours of NY session
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. As the New York State legislature gets...
New Book Examines Foster Care Students in College
In his new book, From Foster Care to College, Dr. Royel M. Johnson, an associate professor and director at the University of Southern California (USC)...
McGrath Named President of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School
Dr. Breeda McGrath has been named president of Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School. “It’s an incredible honor to be appointed the next president of...
New Guidebook Offers Best Practices in Suicide Response
About 16.6 million American adults and teens reported having serious thoughts of suicide in 2022, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration....
Fellowship Program Highlights the Work of Disabled Scholar-Activists
During her 12 years at San Francisco State University’s (SFSU) Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability, Interim Director Dr. Emily Beitiks has tried to honor...
Collective’s Report Examines Foster Youth Educational Outcomes
Less than half of California’s students in foster care who complete high school enter postsecondary education within a year of graduation, according to a new...
Number of Some College, No Credential Students Continues to Increase
While more students with some college, no credential (SCNC) re-enrolled in educational programs this year than last year, there are still 36.8 million Americans under...
Career Insights from a Senior Marketing Manager: Q&A with Ryan W. McClellan
Key Takeaways In marketing, formal education is important but not imperative. The essence of marketing is all about trial and error. The fact is Google’s...
CHRISTOPHER M. SPAN
Christopher M. Span has been appointed dean for the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. He served as a professor in the Department...
MartĂnez Selected to Lead Dominican University New York
Dr. Manuel MartĂnez has been named president of Dominican University New York. “I am so honored and grateful to be chosen as the next president...
Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Black Men in Reclaiming Masculinity and Equity in Higher Education
The intersectionality of race and gender cannot be ignored when assessing how college onboarding forces assimilation, stripping Black men of their identity to ensure they...
SANDRA HINSKI
Sandra Hinski has been appointed provost and executive vice president of academic affairs at Coconino Community College. She served as the Dean of Career and...
Cardona Calls for FSA Changes, But Experts Say the Damage is Done
It’s been a year of missteps, miscalculations, confusion, delays, glitches, and frustration after the botched launch of the simplified FAFSA, which has prevented financial aid...
Columbia College Eliminates Vacancies After Faculty Cuts
Columbia College Chicago has laid off 70 faculty and staff members with plans to remove 32 vacant positions to address financial concerns amid declining enrollment...
University of the Arts in Philadelphia Shutters
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia is closing, effective June 7. The university, established in 1876, served some 1,300 students in 40 undergraduate and...
Marquette University Receives $1.25 Million to Bolster Prison Education Program
Marquette University recently received over a million dollars from the Mellon Foundation to further energize and grow its prison education program. The program is headed...
Strategies for Thriving in Remote Work
If your goal is to have a better work-life balance, remote work can provide that. It offers greater flexibility and autonomy, empowering you to manage...
DAWN SCHOENENBERGER
Dawn Schoenenberger has been named vice president of academic affairs and student services at Hagerstown Community College in Maryland. She served as the college’s interim...
The Commencement Story and the Rhymes of History
More often than not, the commencement address is designed to be a sanitized rhetorical moment. Graduation speeches are not often written to make incisive interventions,...
Opportunity to learn about the cannabis microbusiness license, tour the ayrloom production facility and network
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) hosts unique and interactive business-to-business events across the state that bring together business owners and industry leaders to network and discuss...
Mastering Remote Work: Digital Essentials for Staying Productive
Remote work has become a standard for many professionals, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Success in a remote setting hinges on the right tools and...
70 Years Later: Black Students with Disabilities Post-Brown v. Board of Education
As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, it is crucial to reflect on its complex legacy, particularly...
CORRIE FOUNTAIN
Corrie Fountain has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs at Clayton State University. Fountain holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education...