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Mercer University Implements Self-Service Kiosks for Campus Dining in Atlanta

Mercer University Implements Self-Service Kiosks for Campus Dining in Atlanta

Mercer University Implements Self-Service Kiosks for Campus Dining in Atlanta

Presser Law Announces Applications Open for 2026 Legal Scholarship Program

Presser Law Announces Applications Open for 2026 Legal Scholarship Program

Presser Law, P.A., a personal injury law firm based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, has officially opened applications for its 2026 Presser Law Scholarship. This program is part of the firm's community-first initiative, designed to help mitigate the financial burden of higher education for students aspiring to pursue a legal career. The scholarship is open to any student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program within the United States. Community college students and high school seniors who possess a GED and are enrolled in an accredited program are also eligible to apply. Prospective candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing. To apply, students are required to submit an 800-1,000-word essay addressing specific prompt questions available on the Presser Law Scholarship webpage, along with a current resume and an up-to-date unofficial transcript. The deadline for applications is December 30, 2026, with the scholarship ...

AmeriCorps Programs Seek Tutors to Boost Reading and Math Proficiency in U.S. Schools

AmeriCorps Programs Seek Tutors to Boost Reading and Math Proficiency in U.S. Schools

AmeriCorps programs, Reading Corps and Math Corps, are actively recruiting tutors across the United States to address significant gaps in student proficiency in reading and mathematics. A recent Kids Count Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation in June, revealed that only 31% of fourth graders nationwide are proficient in reading, and just 37% of eighth graders are proficient in math. To combat these low proficiency rates, these evidence-based programs place tutors in local schools to provide targeted, small-group instruction and skill-building exercises. The goal is to offer additional support that helps students make faster progress and achieve greater gains in these critical subjects. Building on successful models in Minnesota, these high-impact tutoring programs have expanded nationally, having already assisted over 550,000 students in improving their learning outcomes.

Bisciotti Family Foundation Commits $3 Million in Scholarships to Morgan State University

Bisciotti Family Foundation Commits $3 Million in Scholarships to Morgan State University

The Bisciotti Family Foundation has pledged up to $3 million in scholarships and support for 40 students at Morgan State University. This renewed investment will bolster the Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program, named in honor of former football player and Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome. The program, established in 2021 with an initial $4 million commitment from Steve and Rennee Bisciotti, aims to provide scholarships to graduates of Baltimore City Public Schools attending Maryland's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Morgan State University will award scholarships of $15,000 annually for up to five years, totaling as much as $75,000 per scholar. This eight-year grant, spanning from 2026 through 2033, will fund scholarships for 10 students in each of the next four incoming classes. Since its inception, the program has supported 80 Maryland HBCU students, including 20 at Morgan State, with the university celebrating its first two graduates from the program in May 2025.

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Three New York universities rank high for careers

Three New York universities rank high for careers

Cornell, Columbia and Colgate are among the top schools for career success on LinkedIn's 2026 rankings.

International Education Sector Shifts Focus to Strategic Student Recruitment and Technology Integration

International Education Sector Shifts Focus to Strategic Student Recruitment and Technology Integration

The international education sector is undergoing a significant shift, moving away from simply recruiting more students to focusing on recruiting the 'right' students. This change is driven by evolving policies, increasing compliance expectations, and a demand for better student outcomes, alongside student expectations for faster, simpler, and more personalized experiences. The primary challenge is no longer attracting applications but making more informed admission decisions. Technology is seen as a key enabler in this transformation, not by replacing human judgment, but by supporting it to remove friction and build confidence in the decision-making process. An example of this approach is ANNIE, an AI-powered interview preparation platform developed by Unizportal. ANNIE aims to help students understand the interview process, build confidence, and present their genuine potential, leading to better conversations between universities and prospective students. The overarching vision is to create an intelligent...

Kentucky State University Unveils New Logo for 140th Anniversary Celebration

Kentucky State University (KSU) has introduced a new commemorative logo to mark its 140th anniversary. The Frankfort-based institution, founded on May 18, 1886, as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, is preparing for a year-long celebration of its history, public mission, and role within the Commonwealth. KSU, Kentucky’s only public historically Black college or university and an 1890 land-grant institution, has evolved significantly from its initial charge of preparing teachers. Today, its responsibilities encompass higher education, research, agriculture, health, technology, workforce development, and public service. The anniversary celebration is set to commence this fall, around October 11, to commemorate the first day of classes for its inaugural cohort of 55 students. The new logo incorporates KSU’s signature green and gold colors, featuring a representation of the historic Jackson Hall alongside the number 140. Both primary and secondary versions of the logo have been developed in various f...

Harvard Student Groups Mandated to Coordinate with College on External Donations Under New Policy

Harvard Student Groups Mandated to Coordinate with College on External Donations Under New Policy

Harvard College has implemented a new policy requiring all student organizations to coordinate with the University before accepting external donations. This mandate, outlined in the 2026-27 student handbook, replaces a previous recommendation that groups be "strongly encouraged" to align with University guidance. The policy applies broadly to all officially recognized student organizations, including those affiliated with Philips Brooks House Association, club sports, and department-sponsored groups. While some long-standing independent non-profit organizations like Harvard Student Agencies and Harvard Advocate will be grandfathered in, the majority must now comply. College spokesperson Jonathan Palumbo confirmed the policy's scope and noted that non-compliance could lead to disciplinary action. This change comes amid increased federal scrutiny of Harvard's financial and academic ties abroad, including investigations by the Department of Treasury and the Justice Department regarding potential sanctions vio...

Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies

Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies

The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race

University of Mount Saint Vincent Launches 'Yonkers Promise' for Direct College Admission

University of Mount Saint Vincent Launches 'Yonkers Promise' for Direct College Admission

The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) has partnered with the Yonkers School District to establish the 'Yonkers Promise' program. This initiative creates a direct pathway to college for eligible students within the Yonkers School District. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to receive direct admission to either UMSV's four-year bachelor's degree program or its two-year associate degree program through Seton College. The 'Yonkers Promise' aims to simplify the college application process and empower local students by transforming potential into tangible opportunities for higher education. Kristina Ortiz Donohue, UMSV Vice President for Strategic Enrollment and Retention, emphasized that this collaboration removes barriers and opens doors, creating clearer and more achievable pathways to a college degree for students.

Heather Mac Donald Recognized for Contributions to Public Discourse and Policy Analysis

Heather Mac Donald Recognized for Contributions to Public Discourse and Policy Analysis

Heather Mac Donald, a prominent author and public intellectual affiliated with the Manhattan Institute and City Journal, has been recognized for her significant contributions to public discourse. She is the author of the recent bestseller, 'When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Public Order, and Threatens Lives' (2023). Her extensive body of work addresses critical topics such as higher education, immigration, policing, criminal-justice reform, and race relations. Mac Donald's influence extends beyond her publications; she has frequently provided testimony before U.S. House and Senate Committees, offering expert insights on various policy matters. Additionally, she served on Mayor Rudolph Giuliani’s task force focused on the City University of New York, demonstrating her involvement in practical policy development. Her work is characterized by a focus on societal issues and their implications for public order and excellence.

Universities Criticized for Undermining Evolution Theory Through Actions on Diversity and Academic Standards

Universities Criticized for Undermining Evolution Theory Through Actions on Diversity and Academic Standards

Many higher education institutions are being criticized for not truly adhering to the theory of evolution, despite claiming to believe in it. The argument is that their actions, particularly in the pursuit of racial diversity, contradict the principle of 'survival of the fittest' which is central to evolutionary theory. An example cited is the case of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, who achieved academic stardom despite alleged plagiarism and questionable biographical claims. Cambridge reportedly overlooked these issues in its push for racial diversity. Similarly, American universities are accused of lowering academic standards, such as eliminating standardized test scores in admissions, which has led to students being significantly underprepared, as noted by a math professor at the University of California, Berkeley. This trend is seen as a rejection of intellectual merit in favor of other priorities, creating a disconnect between what is taught in the classroom about evolution and the ...