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Lafayette College Course Explores Global Democracy Amidst Contemporary Challenges

Lafayette College Course Explores Global Democracy Amidst Contemporary Challenges

Lafayette College is offering GOVT 228: Global Democracy, a fall semester course taught by Assistant Professor of Government and Law, Anna Callis. The course provides a comprehensive survey of democracy worldwide, beginning with theoretical concepts and progressing to contemporary challenges impacting core democratic elements globally, including in the United States. Topics covered include political polarization, economic inequality, populism, and ethnic conflict. The class also examines instances of democratic breakdown, distinguishing modern forms from historical military coups, and concludes by exploring ways citizens and politicians can counter democratic backsliding. Professor Callis fosters lively, discussion-based sessions, encouraging students to engage with diverse perspectives and critically analyze current events, such as political polarization, through examples like the 'Worlds Apart' Heineken ad campaign.

Georgia Southern University Waives Application Fees for 'No Fee November' 2026

Georgia Southern University Waives Application Fees for 'No Fee November' 2026

Georgia Southern University is participating in 'No Fee November' for 2026, waiving application fees for both undergraduate and graduate students throughout the entire month. This initiative aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable for prospective students across its Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville, and East Georgia campuses. Undergraduate applicants can utilize the Common App or the university's online application, while graduate students can apply through the Graduate Admissions website, though some program-specific exclusions may apply. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the Georgia Student Finance Commission has collaborated with the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to promote such application fee waivers. The university's decision follows a period of record-breaking enrollment in Fall 2026, indicating a continued effort to attract and support a diverse student body.

Juan Munoz, DACA Student, Pursues Advertising Career at Cal State Fullerton

Juan Munoz, DACA Student, Pursues Advertising Career at Cal State Fullerton

Juan Munoz, a fourth-year transfer student at Cal State Fullerton, is pursuing a degree in communications-advertising. As the eldest of seven siblings, Munoz is the first in his family to graduate from high school and attend college. His aspirations for higher education faced a significant challenge when he discovered he was a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) student during his senior year of high school. This revelation, coupled with concerns about tuition costs, led him to question his path to college. However, an encounter with an outreach counselor from Fullerton College provided him with a new direction. Munoz is now actively working towards establishing a career in the advertising industry.

UNC Greensboro Seeks Volunteers for End-of-Semester Late Night Breakfast Event

UNC Greensboro Seeks Volunteers for End-of-Semester Late Night Breakfast Event

UNC Greensboro Seeks Volunteers for End-of-Semester Late Night Breakfast Event

Riverside Community College District Partners with Phenix Gateway to Enhance Career Opportunities for Neurodivergent Students

Riverside Community College District Partners with Phenix Gateway to Enhance Career Opportunities for Neurodivergent Students

The Riverside Community College District (RCCD), through its PACT program, collaborated with Phenix Gateway to host the Neurodivergent and Alternately Abled Career and Workforce Conference. This event, held on October 9, brought together high school and college students, families, industry professionals, and community organizations. The conference focused on career exploration, wellness activities, professional development, and workforce readiness training specifically designed to support neurodivergent students transitioning into higher education and employment. Over a dozen seminars and interactive workshops covered topics such as emotional regulation, workplace communication, financial literacy, workplace accommodations, and industry-specific career pathways. Community partners like Riverside Community Hospital and Bank of America contributed resources. The PACT program, a district-wide initiative supported by a $1 million grant, provides individualized case management, academic support, and specialized...

Kevin R. Johnson, Former UC Davis Law Dean, Featured in LexPreLaw Retrospective

Kevin R. Johnson, Former UC Davis Law Dean, Featured in LexPreLaw Retrospective

Kevin R. Johnson, the Mabie-Apallas Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of the Aoki Center, as well as a Professor of Chicana/o Studies at UC Davis, is highlighted in a five-year retrospective of LexPreLaw. LexPreLaw, part of LexScholars by AccessLex®, was launched in 2020 to assess how targeted support can improve law school admission outcomes for aspiring lawyers from underrepresented racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Johnson, who joined the UC Davis law faculty in 1989 and served as Dean from 2008 to 2024—the longest term in the school's history—has taught various subjects including immigration law, civil procedure, and Critical Race Theory. He received the law school’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 1993.

Grand Canyon University Launches Money Mentors Program to Enhance Student Financial Wellness

Grand Canyon University Launches Money Mentors Program to Enhance Student Financial Wellness

Grand Canyon University Launches Money Mentors Program to Enhance Student Financial Wellness

University of Delaware Honors College Receives $2 Million Gift from John Martinson to Enhance Student Experience

University of Delaware Honors College Receives $2 Million Gift from John Martinson to Enhance Student Experience

The University of Delaware (UD) Honors College has received a $2 million gift from philanthropist and venture capitalist John Martinson. This donation will establish the Martinson Honors Excellence Initiative and the John H. Martinson Scholars Fund, designed to support honors students immediately. The initiative aims to strengthen the Honors College in four key areas: faculty engagement and mentorship, high-impact practices, professional and career development, and the creation of a cohort of Honors John H. Martinson Scholars. This gift coincides with the Honors College's 50th anniversary, building upon its legacy of fostering curious and driven students through close mentorship and experiential learning.

Palm Desert Campus Appoints Recreation and Wellness Coordinator to Oversee Programs

Palm Desert Campus Appoints Recreation and Wellness Coordinator to Oversee Programs

Palm Desert Campus Appoints Recreation and Wellness Coordinator to Oversee Programs

UMBC and College of Southern Maryland Sign Dual Admission Agreement to Enhance Transfer Student Support

UMBC and College of Southern Maryland Sign Dual Admission Agreement to Enhance Transfer Student Support

UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby announced a new dual admission agreement signed with the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). This partnership aims to strengthen support for transfer students transitioning to UMBC, aligning with UMBC's BOLD MOVES strategic plan. The agreement was formalized in a ceremony attended by working groups from both institutions and three first-year CSM students who shared their excitement about starting at UMBC under the new program. These students are pursuing diverse fields, including engineering, theatre education, and health sciences, with a potential path toward medicine. The initiative allows CSM students to identify as 'Hawk Retrievers' even before completing their associate degrees, fostering an early sense of belonging.

East Carolina University Offers Personal Finance Course FINA 1904

East Carolina University Offers Personal Finance Course FINA 1904

East Carolina University Offers Personal Finance Course FINA 1904

Bluefield University Outlines Federal Student Aid Reinstatement Process for Students on Academic Probation

Bluefield University Outlines Federal Student Aid Reinstatement Process for Students on Academic Probation

Bluefield University has detailed its policy for the reinstatement of federal student aid for students who have lost eligibility due to not meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Students can appeal their ineligibility if they were unable to maintain SAP due to extenuating circumstances such as hardship, injury, illness, or the death of a relative. The appeal process requires students to submit a SAP appeal petition, including an explanation for their failure to meet SAP and what has changed to ensure future compliance. They must also work with the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) to develop an academic plan. If an appeal is approved, the student is granted a probationary period of one semester during which they will receive federal student aid. Students on warning or probation are eligible for reinstatement of federal student aid for one semester only. The university emphasizes that simply sitting out a semester is not sufficient to re-establish eligibility.