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CIA to Hire Racially Diverse, Non-Ivy League Applicants

To alter the perception that the CIA is an Ivy League boys’ club, the premier intelligence agency has launched a new website to attract recruits from all walks of life.

University of Alabama Becomes US First Health Promoting University

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the first university in the country to become an internationally recognized Health Promoting University.

Delaware State University Receives $1 Million to Support Wesley College Acquisition

Delaware State University received $1 million from the non-profit Longwood Foundation to support the school's acquisition of Wesley College.

University of San Diego Freezes Tuition to Help Students

To help students facing financial hardships due to the pandemic, the University of San Diego is freezing its tuition fee for the 2021-22 academic year.

Biden Picks Connecticut’s Miguel Cardona for Education Secretary

Biden held true to his promise of electing a teacher for education secretary, announcing he had chosen Connecticut Commissioner of Education Miguel Cardona for the post.

Stimulus Bill Grants $23 Billion for Colleges and Universities

Congress passed a stimulus bill on Monday agreeing to spend $900 billion on a coronavirus aid package -- including $23 billion for colleges and universities.

University of North Carolina Suspends Three Frats Linked to Drug Bust

The University of North Carolina suspended three fraternities for their links to a drug bust involving 450 kilos of marijuana and several hundred kilos of cocaine.

Penn State Postpones In-Person Classes for Spring Semester

Pennsylvania State University will not proceed with in-person classes for the beginning of the upcoming spring semester but instead temporarily transitions to remote learning.