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USC cancels commencement speakers amid criticism over decision to stop valedictorian's speech
The University of Southern California (USC) will not have commencement speakers at its upcoming ceremony after the institution canceled a speech from its pro-Palestinian valedictorian, the school announced Friday.
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Racial diversity among college faculty lags behind other professional fields, report finds
Despite gains in faculty diversity at American universities over the last two decades, Black and Hispanic professors remain underrepresented compared to their students and to professionals with advanced degrees in other fields.
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Students move forward with lawsuit against UMD
The lawsuit claims the university infringed upon thousands of students’ civil rights’ when the school suspended Greek Life for a few weeks last month, and banned the organizations from speaking to each other.
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College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it's OK, financial aid may help
As more than 2 million graduating high school students from across the United States finalize their decisions on what college to attend this fall, many are facing jaw-dropping costs that can be as much as $95,000.
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Should college essays touch on race? Some feel the affirmative action ruling leaves them no choice
The added weight of the college essay has fallen unevenly on students of color, who often feel pressure to exploit their hardships as they compete for a spot on campus.
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‘Punishment without due process:' Greek organizations at UMD respond to hazing suspensions
After suspending 21 fraternities and 14 sororities on campus due to reports of hazing-related behavior, the University of Maryland is now refusing to provide details about the incidents. Now, some Greek organization chapters are expressing frustration.
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UMD Greek life organizations react to suspension
At least three Greek organizations at the University of Maryland are criticizing the school’s decision to suspend activities at most fraternities and sororities, after the school says it received credible reports of hazing. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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Issues with new FAFSA may cause ‘shocking' decline in the number of students getting college aid, expert says
Problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid have resulted in fewer students applying for college financial aid.
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Officials identify two victims found shot and killed in Colorado student dorm
Police revealed Sunday the identities of two people found shot and killed in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
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Shooting deaths of 2 people in Colorado college dorm being investigated as homicides, police say
Police say the deaths of two people who were shot in a dorm room at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will be investigated as homicides.
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‘Slowing down doesn't occur to me': 90-year-old Texas woman graduates with master's degree
A 90-year-old graduated from UNT with her master’s degree, making history as the oldest graduate in university history.
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White House condemns university presidents after contentious congressional hearing on antisemitism
The White House condemned the presidents of Harvard, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday after they appeared to sidestep questions during a congressional hearing about whether students calling for the genocide of Jews violates their schools’ codes of conduct.
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Medical mannequins help Bowie State nursing students train for real-life
Nursing students at Bowie State University use interactive medical mannequins of all ages to train in the university’s simulation resource center. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.
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Grand Canyon University — largest Christian university in the US — faces record $37.7 million fine over deceptive practices
The country’s largest Christian university is being fined $37.7 million by the federal government amid accusations that it misled students about the cost of its graduate programs.
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New president ‘giddy' to be part of Howard University's history, tradition
Howard University’s new president, who will be inaugurated this weekend, says he’s excited to join the historically Black university. “There are so many legends that have worked here at Howard University, that have gone to school here,” Ben Vinson III said. “So really, being part of that tradition, as a historian, it makes you feel giddy.” Vinson is the...
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New Howard University president discusses his vision for the school
News4’s Aimee Cho spoke to the new president of Howard University, Ben Vinson III, about his vision and goals he hopes to accomplish in his position.
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DC partners with HBCUs to create pipeline to local government jobs
The D.C. government is partnering with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia to create opportunities for graduating seniors to pursue a government career. News4’s Dominque Moody spoke to students and university representatives about this new initiative.
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Bowie State enhances homecoming security after 5 hurt in shooting at Morgan State
Morgan State University cancelled all classes and all homecoming festivities this week after several students were injured in a shooting. In the aftermath, Bowie State University now is enhancing security measures during its own homecoming this weekend.
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Bowie State increases security measures for homecoming after Morgan State shooting
After Morgan State University canceled all homecoming activities following a shooting, Bowie State University amps up its campus security in preparation for its homecoming. News4’s Dominique Moody reports from campus.
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Student loan payments are about to restart. What you need to know ahead of receiving that first bill
The pandemic-era relief policy that has lasted 42 months will finally conclude in October.