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CSUSB's Sol Records Club Fosters Student Music Production and Collaboration

CSUSB's Sol Records Club Fosters Student Music Production and Collaboration

CSUSB's Sol Records Club Fosters Student Music Production and Collaboration

College of Southern Nevada Seeks Part-Time Senator for North Las Vegas Campus for FY 2027

College of Southern Nevada Seeks Part-Time Senator for North Las Vegas Campus for FY 2027

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is actively recruiting for a Part-Time Senator position for its North Las Vegas Campus for the fiscal year 2027. This role is crucial for promoting student life and initiatives at the extension sites, involving responsibilities such as office duties, administering programs, conducting surveys, and assessing the student population. The selected senator will be required to serve on at least one ASCSN Standing Committee and two ASCSN Ad-hoc Committees. Key duties also include approving By-Law legislation and financial funding items with appropriate majority votes, and potentially overriding a presidential veto. Senators are expected to dedicate a minimum of 12 hours per week to senatorial programs and assisting students, with a portion of these hours allocated to promoting ASCSN Student Government and events. Academic requirements for the position include enrollment in at least six credit hours each semester at the applicable campus, maintaining a semester GPA of 2.25 or h...

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.

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.

Kirkland Ellis Cafe Serves University of Michigan Law School Community

Kirkland Ellis Cafe Serves University of Michigan Law School Community

Kirkland Ellis Cafe Serves University of Michigan Law School Community

Dr. David Davino Offers Stress and Anxiety Management Group at Longwood University

Dr. David Davino Offers Stress and Anxiety Management Group at Longwood University

Dr. David Davino Offers Stress and Anxiety Management Group at Longwood University

Grinnell College Students Create Unofficial Dorm Tour Resource to Address Information Gaps

Grinnell College Students Create Unofficial Dorm Tour Resource to Address Information Gaps

Grinnell College Students Create Unofficial Dorm Tour Resource to Address Information Gaps

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.

Emerson College Hosts Second Annual Phantasmagorium, Fostering Community Engagement

Emerson College Hosts Second Annual Phantasmagorium, Fostering Community Engagement

Emerson College Hosts Second Annual Phantasmagorium, Fostering Community Engagement

University of Louisville Faces Budget Cuts, Threatening Study Abroad Programs

University of Louisville Faces Budget Cuts, Threatening Study Abroad Programs

The University of Louisville (U of L) is currently undergoing significant budget cuts across various programs. While International Student Affairs has remained active, there is concern that further financial decisions could impact opportunities like study abroad programs. U of L has a long history of providing international education, dating back over 70 years with the founding of its International Center in 1949. These programs are highlighted as crucial for students to gain a broader worldview and challenge their existing perspectives. For instance, a 2010 study by the University of Minnesota indicated that a significant percentage of students reported their study abroad experiences influenced their domestic civic engagement. Students like Kennedee Malone, a senior Spanish major at U of L, have utilized these programs to immerse themselves in other cultures, while former U of L football player Chris Nuckols found common humanity through his study abroad experience in Berlin.

Stony Brook University Career Center Hosts 'Career Closet' to Provide Professional Attire to Students

Stony Brook University Career Center Hosts 'Career Closet' to Provide Professional Attire to Students

Stony Brook University Career Center Hosts 'Career Closet' to Provide Professional Attire to Students

Auburn University Program Addresses Rural Alabama Challenges Through Student Engagement

Auburn University Program Addresses Rural Alabama Challenges Through Student Engagement

Auburn University's Rural Teacher & Pathways Fellows Program is providing students with firsthand experience in rural Alabama communities, aiming to tackle educational, health, and workforce challenges. Administered by the Center for Educational Outreach & Engagement (CEOE), the program places Auburn students in rural settings where they live, work, and learn alongside local residents and organizations. Initially designed for student-teaching, the program adapted to a summer format open to various disciplines after recruitment challenges for semester-long placements. Participants in West Alabama partnered with groups like Project Horseshoe Farm and Rural Studio, contributing to community gardens, summer learning programs, and meal delivery. CEOE Director Anna Margaret Goldman noted that while rural Alabama often faces issues like poverty and healthcare shortages, the program helps students discover community strengths, strong relationships, and local pride. The initiative also explored 360-degree video tec...