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Morgan State University has been awarded a $1.5 million Acceleration Grant from the National Institute for Student Success. Dr. Kara TurnerThe institute collaborates with colleges and universities to identify obstacles to degree completion and implement proven solutions for student success. Its grant includes funding to support partnerships with Morgan State, North Carolina Central University, and…
Spatial Computing Technologies Allow Realistic World-Building While the term has been around for decades, the applications for spatial computing are evolving faster than ever. The technology is already being used to create AI-powered and lifelike virtual avatars, also known as human avatars, which students can use to converse. For example, a business school student…
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is contributing to a total $7 million collective investment at the University of Vermont to grow nationwide partnerships between local news outlets and universities that amplify local reporting. Dr. Richard Watts“We appreciate these investments by the Knight Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation, which demonstrate their confidence in…
Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer 1964, civil rights leaders are continuing their calls to reject attacks against hard-fought civil rights victories. Civil rights organizations — including the National Urban League, National Action Network, NAACP, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational…
Knoxville College is reportedly ready to reapply for accreditation to the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). Dr. Michael BowieThe news comes after Leonard L. Adams Jr.’s announcement that he would step down from his role as president of the historically Black college, described as a transformative chapter for the college and its…
Gerwin Woudt, a Dutch admissions counselor working in Latin America, told The PIE News that an increasing trend he’s seen is Peruvian students looking at the Netherlands above any other European destination. “When it comes to Latin America, it’s politically very complicated; some kids, they don’t see as much of a future here. “A lot…
Brown University in Rhode Island has entered into a resolution agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agreement stems from a complaint filed against the university in December 2023 alleging Title VI violations regarding alleged harassment…
Northwestern College in Oak Lawn, Illinois, has closed its doors due to financial challenges. The college, formerly Northwestern Business College established in 1902, served professionals throughout the Chicago area. It offered associate degree-level programming in nursing, health information technology, and radiological technology as well as a bachelor’s degree in health information management. This was in…
Dr. Arwin D. SmallwoodArwin D. Smallwood has been appointed dean of the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). He served as professor and chair of the department of history and political science at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. Smallwood holds a bachelor’s…
Dr. Macario HernandezMacario Hernandez has been appointed president of Dallas College’s Mountain View Campus. He served as chief of staff at the University of North Texas at Dallas. Hernandez holds an associate degree from Dallas College, a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas, a master’s from Texas Woman’s University, and a doctorate from…