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Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus after $2 billion donation

Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus after $2 billion donation

Carnegie Mellon University plans to construct a new campus in Miami, funded by a $2 billion donation by Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel.
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Emerson College Student Newspaper Proposes Comedian Bill Burr as 2027 Commencement Speaker

Emerson College Student Newspaper Proposes Comedian Bill Burr as 2027 Commencement Speaker

The Berkeley Beacon, Emerson College's independent student newspaper, has proposed comedian Bill Burr, an alumnus from the class of 1993, as the commencement speaker for the 2027 graduating class. Burr, a Canton native, attended North Carolina State University for two semesters before graduating from Emerson with a bachelor’s degree in communications. The proposal highlights Burr's reputation as a critic of 'PC culture' and 'woke' ideologies, which the newspaper suggests would be a fitting, albeit contentious, choice for a graduating class that has experienced significant political division on campus and nationally. The article suggests that inviting Burr would align with Emerson's motto, 'Expression Necessary to Evolution,' by challenging the institution and its community.
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Central State University Receives $1.7 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Education

Central State University Receives $1.7 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Education

Central State University, Ohio's only public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This funding was provided through the Supplemental Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grant program. The grant is part of a larger nationwide investment exceeding $174 million aimed at strengthening HBCUs and expanding educational opportunities for their students. Congressman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, expressed his satisfaction with this investment, highlighting his ongoing partnership with Central State University to enhance its access to federal resources as an 1890 land-grant institution. The university's president, Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, stated that the funds will support efforts to ensure sustainable growth, empower faculty, and advance the institution's mission, ultimately preparing students to contribute to Ohio's workforce.
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Tennessee needs skilled trades as much as college degrees | Letters

Tennessee needs skilled trades as much as college degrees | Letters

While college is a powerful tool, skilled trades offer Tennesseans debt-free paths to high-demand, high-wage careers.
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Penn State Launches New AI Grants to Foster Instructional Innovation

Penn State Launches New AI Grants to Foster Instructional Innovation

Penn State University has introduced two new grant programs aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching and learning, aligning with the university's AI Transformation Initiative. These programs are funded through the Office of the Provost and administered by the AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning. The 'AI in Instruction Microgrant Program' offers awards of up to $1,000 to individual faculty members for small-scale instructional innovations using generative AI, with up to 50 grants available for the spring semester. The 'Program or Large Course Transformation Grant Program' provides awards of up to $50,000 for teams of three or more faculty to reimagine teaching and learning at the course or program level, with six to ten projects to be funded for the 2027-28 academic year. Applications for microgrants are due November 5, and for transformation grants by November 13. Faculty applicants must complete the 'AI Essentials at Penn State' training and have the support of their a...
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U.S. Representative French Hill Secures Additional Federal Funding for Arkansas HBCUs

U.S. Representative French Hill Secures Additional Federal Funding for Arkansas HBCUs

U.S. Representative French Hill (R-AR) joined leaders from Arkansas's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to announce additional federal funding. This funding, totaling approximately $4 million for Arkansas's four HBCUs, was part of a larger $174 million allocation from the U.S. Department of Education to HBCUs nationwide. Philander Smith University, one of the institutions, is set to receive $1,139,146 from this one-time allocation. The announcement, made on the Philander Smith campus, included representatives from Arkansas Baptist College, Shorter College, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The leaders emphasized the critical role HBCUs play in providing higher education pathways, especially for first-generation students and those with significant financial needs. This federal funding is distinct from the proposed IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Representative Hill, which aims to establish competitive grants for long-term infrastructure and facili...
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Talent isn't the problem for rural students. Access is. | Opinion

Talent isn't the problem for rural students. Access is. | Opinion

A Vanderbilt student shares how rural schools lack the resources and college prep to compete with urban peers.
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University of Nevada, Reno Launches New Animal Science Bachelor's Degree Program

University of Nevada, Reno Launches New Animal Science Bachelor's Degree Program

The University of Nevada, Reno has launched a new Bachelor of Science in Animal Science degree program, addressing a long-standing need for in-state higher education in this field. Previously, Nevada students seeking an animal science bachelor's degree had to leave the state. The program, led by Dr. Amilton de Mello, associate professor in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, will cover traditional areas like breeding, genetics, and nutrition, but also emphasize sustainability and modern challenges in livestock and meat production. The university is investing in new facilities, including a feedlot and the recently opened Main Station Farm Science Center, to support hands-on learning and research. This initiative aims to keep more animal agriculture and processing within Nevada, boosting the state's economy.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated with Focus on Literature and Media at SUNY New Paltz

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated with Focus on Literature and Media at SUNY New Paltz

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated with Focus on Literature and Media at SUNY New Paltz
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William Peace University Receives $2.99 Million Federal Grant for Career Readiness Expansion

William Peace University Receives $2.99 Million Federal Grant for Career Readiness Expansion

William Peace University has been awarded a five-year, $2.99 million Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This grant, the first major competitive federal grant and Title III award in the university's 169-year history, aims to enhance career readiness and student success support for all its students. The funding period for this award is from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. President Jennifer Walsh stated that this grant is a significant investment in the future of their students, helping the university ensure every graduate possesses the necessary skills, experiences, and confidence for a meaningful career. Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) championed the Title III grant funding, emphasizing its importance for career readiness training and the role of independent colleges in strengthening the workforce and economic vitality.
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University of Kentucky Student Katie Neglia Interviewed on FOX for 'The Shared Shelf' Initiative

University of Kentucky Student Katie Neglia Interviewed on FOX for 'The Shared Shelf' Initiative

Katie Neglia, a junior Human Health Sciences major at the University of Kentucky (UK) and an ambassador for the College of Health Sciences, was recently interviewed on FOX 56 News regarding her initiative, 'The Shared Shelf.' This student-led project, which began as a class assignment, has evolved into a permanent resource for the Lexington community. In August, a Little Free Library, created through 'The Shared Shelf,' was installed at The Arboretum near the Kentucky Children’s Garden. This library provides free books for individuals of all ages, alongside educational materials focused on health, wellness, nature, and conservation. Neglia emphasized her passion for combining reading and health through this project, aiming to make both books and health information more accessible in a welcoming manner.
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Arkansas HBCUs Receive $4 Million in Federal Funding, Philander Smith University Secures Over $1.1 Million

Arkansas HBCUs Receive $4 Million in Federal Funding, Philander Smith University Secures Over $1.1 Million

Philander Smith University, alongside other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Arkansas, has announced the receipt of approximately $4 million in additional federal funding. This allocation is part of a larger $174 million distribution from the U.S. Department of Education to HBCUs nationwide. Philander Smith University specifically received $1,139,146 from this one-time allocation. The announcement was made at a press conference on the Philander Smith campus, attended by Philander Smith University President and CEO Dr. Maurice D. Gipson, U.S. Rep. French Hill, and leaders from Arkansas Baptist College, Shorter College, and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The funding aims to bolster the institutions' capacity to serve students and communities, particularly focusing on first-generation students, those with significant financial needs, and individuals seeking to complete their college education.