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College Savings Foundation 2024 Youth Survey: What Gen Z Wants from Higher Ed and How They Will Pay for It

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today's high schoolers are preparing for adulthood by amping up their plans to save, work and pay for higher education in order to achieve their long-term career goals.

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  • -- CSF Chair Chris McGee
    These are among the findings of the College Savings Foundation's (CSF) 15th Annual Youth Survey of 1,000 seniors, juniors and sophomores across the country.
  • (See Infographic of data summary):
    More students are saving – and saving more: 57% are saving for higher education, up from 50% last year.
  • 77% of those have saved more than $1,000, including 26% who have saved more than $5,000, up from 17% last year.
  • More students will pay their way: 56% of students plan to pay for all (20%) or part (36%) of higher education costs, up from 48% last year.

American Public University Doctoral Student Andreea Mosila Named a Fulbright Scholar

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University doctoral student Andreea Mosila has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar, with plans to conduct research on climate change and its global security implications at Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University doctoral student Andreea Mosila has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar, with plans to conduct research on climate change and its global security implications at Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania for the 2024-2025 academic year.
  • "On behalf of our School of Security and Global Studies and the entire academic leadership team, I congratulate Ms. Mosila for her incredible achievement," said Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Provost, American Public University System.
  • "This is a remarkable accomplishment, and I am confident that Andreea will make a lasting impact with her future research."
  • She has a master's degree in political science from American Public University and has a second master's degree in aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Mosila also earned her bachelor's degree in space studies and aerospace science from American Public University.

Scholars citing racial effects of university funding cuts win Grawemeyer education prize

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Two University of California sociologists exploring that question are cowinners of the 2024 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Education for their ideas in "Broke: The Racial Consequences of Underfunding Public Universities."

Key Points: 
  • Two University of California sociologists exploring that question are cowinners of the 2024 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award in Education for their ideas in "Broke: The Racial Consequences of Underfunding Public Universities."
  • In the work, Laura Hamilton and Kelly Nielsen argue that decades of cuts in public funding for public universities have eroded schools' abilities to deliver a quality education to racially and economically marginalized students.
  • For years, public universities operated mainly with government funds, which have been tapering off since the 1980s.
  • Hamilton and Nielsen make a compelling case for rethinking the way we fund public universities, said education award director Jeff Valentine.

Charles L. Welch, President of the Arkansas State University System, Named New AASCU President and CEO

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024. Welch succeeds Mildred García who led the association for more than five years before becoming chancellor of the California State University in October.

Key Points: 
  • The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024.
  • Welch succeeds Mildred García who led the association for more than five years before becoming chancellor of the California State University in October.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024.
  • "It's an honor to join AASCU at a time when regional comprehensive universities are poised to make a critical impact.

Sonic Foundry's Global Learning Exchange™ Announces Partnership with UNINETTUNO

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Per the agreement, Global Learning Exchange students will have immediate access to UNINETTUNO’s extensive variety of affordable degree programs.

Key Points: 
  • Per the agreement, Global Learning Exchange students will have immediate access to UNINETTUNO’s extensive variety of affordable degree programs.
  • UNINETTUNO operates a unique and innovative e-learning model, including an online, metaverse-based learning platform called the Island of Knowledge, where students participate in coursework via self-created avatars.
  • Sonic Foundry CEO, Joe Mozden, Jr., expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, commenting, "The Global Learning Exchange team is honored to join forces with UNINETTUNO.
  • We can’t wait to introduce prospective students to the opportunities that are now available to them via our partnership with UNINETTUNO."

INTO and Montclair State University Form Partnership for International Student Recruitment

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2023) - INTO University Partnerships, a global education partnering organization, is excited to announce a new partnership with Montclair State University, a Top 100 Public University in the U.S.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2023) - INTO University Partnerships, a global education partnering organization, is excited to announce a new partnership with Montclair State University, a Top 100 Public University in the U.S.
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    The international student recruitment collaboration aims to enhance the university's global reach and provide exceptional educational opportunities for international students.
  • Starting with the January 2024 intake, the partnership between INTO and Montclair will create new opportunities for aspiring students around the world.
  • "We are proud to partner with Montclair State University, renowned for its dedication to inclusivity and affordability and delivering top outcomes for students.
  • "This partnership gives us the opportunity to reach international students around the world," said Montclair Assistant Vice President for Global Engagement Cristiana Kunyczka.

Bacardi U.S.A. and FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Help FUTURE PROOF the Hospitality Industry

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Family-owned Bacardi continues to commit to creating positive impact and opportunities within the hospitality industry through its partnership with the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU).

Key Points: 
  • Family-owned Bacardi continues to commit to creating positive impact and opportunities within the hospitality industry through its partnership with the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU).
  • FUTURE PROOF is a Chaplin School certified program, open to U.S.-based applicants, built in collaboration with award-winning members of the bar industry, and supported by Bacardi U.S.A.
  • Upon completing the digital and live curricula, students will receive their Certificate Program in Future Proof Bar Training from FIUs Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.
  • Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is a Top 10 hospitality school among U.S. Public Universities and ranked 33rd in the world .

U.S. News & World Report names The Citadel #1 Public College in the South for 12th straight year

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel is the top-ranked public college in the South.

Key Points: 
  • For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, was named #1 College in the South.
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the 12th consecutive year, The Citadel is the top-ranked public college in the South.
  • The Military College of South Carolina offers veterans the opportunity to earn their degrees through the day program, evening program and The Citadel Graduate College .
  • U.S. News & World report has consecutively named The Citadel as Best Public College in the South for 12 years and Best Public College for Veterans in the South for five years.

South Carolina Connections Academy Returns for the 2022-2023 School Year with New Executive Director

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- South Carolina Connections Academy, a full-time online public school serving students in grades K-12, began its 2022-2023 school year under the new leadership of Alicia Hughes, who was recently appointed executive director of the virtual school. South Carolina Connections Academy serves approximately 6,800 students and employs more than 250 staff members across the state. Recently, the school received excellent marks from the parents of currently enrolled students in its 2021-22 Parent Satisfaction Survey.

Key Points: 
  • South Carolina Connections Academy serves approximately 6,800 students and employs more than 250 staff members across the state.
  • Before working at South Carolina Connections Academy, Hughes graduated from Winthrop University with a bachelors in secondary education.
  • "I'm honored to serve as South Carolina Connections Academy's new executive director and welcome so many new and returning faces to ring in the 2022-23 school year," said Hughes.
  • South Carolina Connections Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Announces 2021 - 2022 Advisor of the Year Awards

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Monday, May 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), today announced the recipients of their annual National Advisor of the Year awards and Regional NSCS Chapter Advisor of the Year awards. Professor Elizabeth Rhoades from the University of Akron has been named the Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year. Professor Rhoades stands out as one of our top chapter advisors and is an amazing pillar and strong mentor for the students and NSCS members at the University of Akron.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), today announced the recipients of their annual National Advisor of the Year awards and Regional NSCS Chapter Advisor of the Year awards.
  • Professor Elizabeth Rhoades from the University of Akron has been named the Laura Taddeucci Downs National Advisor of the Year.
  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates high-achieving first- and-second year student.
  • Evan Weisenfeld, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 1 202-715-8926, [email protected]