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California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- California has become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions in the college application process, a practice that has long been criticized as favoring white or wealthy students based on their familial alumni connections."In California, everyone should be able to get... Read More.

ICYMI: Megan Thee Stallion gets emotional, Kendrick Lamar surprises Compton Colleges class of 2024 and more

Monday, June 10 by ABC News

Megan Thee Stallion got choked up during the Tampa stop of her Hot Girl Summer tour, right before she performed her song "Cobra." It's unclear what triggered the emotional moment, but it follows a tweet in which she addressed an AI-generated sex tape of... Read More.

How some colleges have de-escalated campus protests and negotiated with students

Friday, May 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As anger over Israel's military operations in Gaza mounted, students from Columbia University's Apartheid Divest coalition assembled on the university's South Lawn on April 17, demanding that school officials disclose its financial investments.A day later, at least 108 students were suspended... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College’s Police Chief talked about the assist in the capture of one escapee

Friday, January 26 by Deltaplex Staff

One of two escapees from the adult detention center last week was located and arrested Thursday near Southeast Arkansas College. Noah Roush, who was being held on residential burglary and theft charges was taken into custody near 19th Avenue and Plum Street by... Read More.

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Florida prohibits DEI in public colleges amid ‘Stop WOKE’ legal battles

Thursday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Florida Board of Education has passed regulations limiting the use of public funds for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, activities and policies in the public college system.The board defines DEI as "any program, campus activity, or policy that classifies... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College’s Board of Trustees is seeking more information before searching for a new college president

Thursday, December 28 by Deltaplex Staff

By Ray KingThe Board of Trustees of Southeast Arkansas College will be seeking more information before beginning the search for a new college president following the resignation of current President Dr. Steven Bloomberg.The Board met Thursday and following a 90-minure executive session, Board chair... Read More.

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Teen accepted to more than 50 colleges, receives over $1.3 million in scholarships

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- An Atlanta teen’s wish came true when she was accepted to over 50 colleges and universities, earning over $1.3 million in scholarship money, but there was no magic involved – just scheduling and hard work.“It really wasn't about the number of schools... Read More.

DeSantis asks state colleges for data on critical race theory, diversity courses amid ‘Stop WOKE’ legal battles

Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office has requested data on courses and programs that include “diversity, equity and inclusion” and “critical race theory” despite legal challenges to his law restricting such content.ABC News has obtained a copy of the Dec. 28 governor’s memo.In... Read More.

Colleges prepare for potential spread of monkeypox on campuses as outbreak grows

Saturday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK)-- Colleges and universities have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of students this fall, heralding a much-anticipated return to normalcy on campuses, with COVID-19 cases beginning to abate again across the country.However, following the nation’s growing monkeypox outbreak, there are growing concerns from... Read More.

New bill would require colleges publicly report accidents that result in serious harm or death

Tuesday, July 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A new House bill introduced Monday would require colleges to publicly report campus accidents that result in the serious injury or death of students. Some of the accidents that would have to be disclosed include transportation incidents (on foot, bikes, scooters, skateboards,... Read More.

Biden administration pushes colleges to educate next generation of voters

Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Just weeks before the first midterm primary elections, the Department of Education issued a "Dear Colleague" letter reminding postsecondary institutions throughout the country of their legal requirement to distribute voter registration materials and provide voter education.The 1998 Reauthorization of the Higher Education... Read More.

High schooler accepted into 72 colleges shares advice for other students

Wednesday, April 27 by ABC News

(BELLE GLADE, Fla.) -- A Florida teen is celebrating and sharing her advice for other students after getting accepted to not just one or even 10 colleges, but 72 of them.Ja'Leaha Thornton of Belle Glade, Florida, told "Good Morning America" that she began applying... Read More.

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