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

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

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

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

(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, ...
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Biden administration pushes colleges to educate next generation of voters

(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 ...
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High schooler accepted into 72 colleges shares advice for other students

(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 ...
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Congress addresses bomb threats at historically Black colleges

(WASHINGTON) -- Congress is addressing campus security at historically Black colleges and universities in the wake of dozens of high-profile bomb threats.The House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties will hold a hearing Thursday featuring HBCU ...
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Congressional bill seeks to end legacy admissions at colleges

(WASHINGTON) -- A bill introduced in Congress Wednesday by Democratic lawmakers seeks to end legacy admissions at many U.S. colleges and universities.The so-called Fair College Admissions for Students Act would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to bar institutions of higher education that ...
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Steven Bloomberg: Colleges face “multiple challenges” with online instruction

By Ray KingAs colleges and universities across the country plan for the upcoming fall semester, the President of Southeast Arkansas College, Dr. Steven Bloomberg said while some are looking at classes only on-line, there are others who plan to offer on-campus instruction.Appearing on the ...