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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

That’s why Saleema, a young Afghan woman studying at University of the People , now presents as Madison from California in her online Principles of Business Management course. Akram followed through, was accepted and was offered a $20,000 scholarship. “I really hope that I am not the one to serve them all.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Yoshiko Harden While Scott’s investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is well-documented, her contributions to community colleges have not received as much attention. Paying for students Multiple recipient schools told Diverse that they are using their Scott donations at least partially on scholarship programs.

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Record bond measures, higher ed policy on states' ballots

Inside Higher Ed

In the third measure, the University of Rhode Island wants voters to sign off on $100 million in bonds that would upgrade its Narragansett Bay campus. percent sales tax in Fresno County to support California State University, Fresno. The university can’t take a public stance on the proposal.

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