55 colleges face federal sex assault investigation
Some of the 55 colleges and universities facing federal investigation for their handling of sexual abuse allegations say they’re cooperating with the U.S. Education Department, though few are offering details about what information the agency is seeking.
Campus rape addressed by White House task force
The Obama administration admonished colleges and universities — “No more turning a blind eye” — as it released guidelines designed to stem sexual assaults on campuses and help the victims.
Law shields research from raiders
Mississippi lawmakers have extended trade-secret protections to universities and community colleges by exempting materials tied to any commercial, scientific or technical research from the state’s Open Records Act before the research is published.
LINK, researcher working on ‘road map’ for counties
Area leaders and Golden Triangle Development LINK officials are working with an economic researcher on five-year plans for development for each of the three counties that comprise the LINK.
Senate passes measure for MUW, MSU library renovations
State senators specifically allocated almost $85 million in bonds to Mississippi’s public universities and junior colleges Wednesday with legislation that, if signed into law, will fund renovations to Mississippi State University’s and Mississippi University for Women’s libraries.
Obama targets college sexual assaults
President Barack Obama shone a light Wednesday on a college sexual assault epidemic that is often shrouded in secrecy, with victims fearing stigma, police poorly trained to investigate and universities reluctant to disclose the violence.
Mississippi’s community colleges plan to rework remedial courses
A new structure for remedial courses at Mississippi’s 15 community colleges could help more students graduate more quickly.
Our view: Achievements worthy of celebration
Each winter and spring, as graduates file into arenas for commencement exercises at colleges and universities across the country, we are awed by select group of graduates whose achievements stand apart from their peers.
Top Miss. lawmakers release FY15 budget proposal
Top Mississippi lawmakers on Tuesday released their state budget proposal for the coming year, and their plan is different from Gov. Phil Bryant’s in several ways.
Miss. universities propose tuition increases
JACKSON — Mississippi’s two largest universities could increase tuition by 5 percent a year over the next two years, while three smaller universities could hold
New college options for students with disabilities
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — As he sits in class at Eastern Michigan University, a flood of images streams from Tony Saylor’s vibrant, creative mind down
State’s schools claim bragging rights
JACKSON — Students returning to Mississippi universities over the next few weeks will be stepping foot on campuses known for their research priorities, their green
Universities voice support for capital money plan
JACKSON — As they present their annual request for capital spending, leaders of Mississippi’s eight public universities say they’re pleased with the Legislature’s pledge to
And the survey says: MSU grads, then MUW, top starting salaries list for state schools
A new survey by The College Database shows Mississippi State graduates leading their peers at other Magnolia State universities and colleges in starting salaries.
Most Miss higher ed has graduation rates below 50%
At most Mississippi colleges and universities, fewer than half the first-time students graduate within six years.
Pell Grant reductions present challenge for students, schools
Changes to federal student aid last summer are taking a toll on Mississippi students, leaving college financial advisors concerned about the potential impact on enrollment as well as the state’s economic future.