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Former Barren County Student Awarded Agriculture Scholarship at OSU

Former Barren County Student Awarded Agriculture Scholarship at OSU

Mollie Webb, a former student from Barren County, has been recognized for her academic achievements at Oklahoma State University (OSU). She has been awarded an academic scholarship from the Ferguson College of Agriculture for the 2026-27 academic year. The scholarship was presented at the Ferguson College Scholarship and Awards Banquet. Webb is majoring in agricultural leadership, and her award is part of over $1.8 million in scholarships provided by the college and its departments.
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Ivy League Education: A Pathway to Elite Professional Success

Ivy League Education: A Pathway to Elite Professional Success

A recent analysis highlights the disproportionate representation of Ivy League graduates in high-level professional roles across the U.S. economy and culture. Despite comprising less than half a percent of the undergraduate population, these graduates account for significant percentages of Fortune 500 CEOs, New York Times journalists, and the wealthiest individuals. The study, led by economist John Friedman, suggests that the key advantage of an Ivy League education is the exposure to a highly talented and ambitious peer group, which fosters success in competitive environments. The research indicates that attending an Ivy Plus university significantly increases the likelihood of achieving top earnings and prestigious positions compared to attending flagship public universities.
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The HBCU That Helped Transform American Society

The HBCU That Helped Transform American Society

Lincoln University in Pennsylvania has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of higher education for African Americans. As the first colle...
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Why Lincoln University Produced Historic Changemakers

Why Lincoln University Produced Historic Changemakers

Lincoln University in Pennsylvania has a rich history of producing graduates who have gone on to make significant contributions in various fields. ...
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Demand for California College Admissions Data

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Demand for California College Admissions Data

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's demand for extensive data from public colleges and universities in California and 16 other states. The administration sought seven years of data, including grade-point averages, test scores, and race information, to ensure compliance with a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in college admissions. The University of California and California State University systems argued that the data request was burdensome and risked student privacy. The injunction temporarily halts the data collection while the lawsuit, filed by California and other Democratic-led states, proceeds. The Trump administration claims the data is necessary to verify that race is not illegally considered in admissions, following the Supreme Court's 2023 decision.
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Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions

A federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions
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This Day in History: America’s First HBCU Takes Shape

This Day in History: America’s First HBCU Takes Shape

Lincoln University in Pennsylvania holds a significant place in American history as the first college-degree-granting historically Black university...
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Data Demand from California Colleges

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Data Demand from California Colleges

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's policy requiring universities to submit extensive data on applicants, including race and GPA, to ensure compliance with non-discrimination laws. This decision comes after California and 16 other Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit challenging the policy. The administration's demand was part of a broader effort to investigate whether colleges are illegally considering race in admissions, a practice prohibited by the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling against affirmative action. The University of California and California State University systems argued that the data request was burdensome and risked student privacy. The injunction temporarily halts the data collection for public colleges in the suing states while the case proceeds.
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Universities pressured to strip names of Epstein associates from campus buildings

Universities pressured to strip names of Epstein associates from campus buildings

Protests are growing at U.S. universities where buildings are named for associates of the late sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein
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College Students Rethink Majors Due to AI's Impact on Job Market

College Students Rethink Majors Due to AI's Impact on Job Market

A recent survey conducted by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing college students' decisions regarding their majors. Approximately 47% of students have considered changing their field of study due to AI's impact on the job market. The survey, which included responses from 3,800 students, highlights that those enrolled in technology and vocational programs are most likely to reconsider their majors, with about 70% in each group expressing this sentiment. Conversely, students in healthcare and natural sciences are less likely to be affected by AI in their decision-making. The report also notes a shift in interest towards AI development fields, such as software engineering, as opposed to traditional programming, which is perceived as more susceptible to automation.
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Trump administration can't make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules

Trump administration can't make colleges provide race-related data, judge rules

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, April 3 (Reuters) - The Trump administration cannot force public universities in 17 U.S. states to turn over sweeping amounts of data so it can examine whether they have ceased considering race as an admissions factor, a federal judge ruled on Friday. U.S. District Judge F.
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Universities Face Pressure to Remove Names Linked to Epstein from Campus Buildings

Universities Face Pressure to Remove Names Linked to Epstein from Campus Buildings

Universities across the United States are facing increasing pressure to remove the names of individuals associated with Jeffrey Epstein from campus buildings. This movement has gained momentum at institutions like Ohio State University and Harvard University, where protests and formal requests have been made to strip the names of donors such as Les Wexner, who had ties to Epstein. Wexner, a billionaire retail mogul, has been a significant donor to Ohio State, contributing over $200 million. Despite not being charged with any crime related to Epstein, Wexner's association with him has led to calls for the removal of his name from various facilities. Similar actions are being considered at other universities, including Harvard, where students and faculty have requested the renaming of buildings linked to Wexner and other Epstein associates.