In the News
At this Minnesota college, every student is entitled to free bagpipe lessons
Mike Breidenbach, director of piping at Macalester College, proffered a pair with a grin before pipe band practice Wednesday night. Gather enough bagpipes in an enclosed area and it’s going… Read More
Whitworth University Receives $3.3 Million Grant to Establish the School-Based Mental Health Partnership Program
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Whitworth University with a $3.37 million grant, the largest grant in Whitworth’s history. The five-year grant will be used to establish the Whitworth… Read More
Eckerd College faculty part of a growing trend of integrating climate change into courses
Eckerd College Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Joanna Huxster, Ph.D., doesn’t mince words when asked about the importance of integrating climate change—and its myriad causes and effects—into college courses that… Read More
Stillman College: a tradition and trajectory of transformation
Stillman College persistently pursues the transformation of its students through the development of their hearts, souls, and minds. It endeavors to inspire them by instilling in them that they are… Read More
Macalester’s strategic plan aims to “secure the college’s future”
“We need to act boldly to secure the college’s future,” Macalester’s Board of Trustees wrote in their strategic plan. While all colleges have some sort of long-term strategy, the Board… Read More
Election Day and Beyond: Davidson College Fosters Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement
Grammy- and Pulitzer-winning jazz musician Wynton Marsalis played trumpet with Davidson College students at the end of his appearance on campus, but he spent only a fraction of his visit… Read More
Mary Baldwin Releases Elevate MBU Strategic Plan
Elevating diverse learners through student-centered, career-aligned pathways deeply rooted in the essential skills of a liberal arts education Mary Baldwin 2030 will strengthen our commitment to innovation and access, prepare… Read More
Austin College Named Fulbright Hispanic Serving Institution Leader by the U.S. Department of State
Austin College is proud to be named a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) Leader for 2024. Each year, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)… Read More
Tulsa Political science courses focus on history, context – not personalities
A challenge in teaching courses on U.S. politics is the fact that students want a variety of information and different approaches to learning about the election system, said Associate Professor… Read More
Wendt Center Receives Grant to Enhance Character Education and Emotional Intelligence on University of Dubuque Campus
The Wendt Center for Character Education at the University of Dubuque received a $50,000 Capacity-Building Grant to revisit its character education across campus and incorporate social and emotional learning into… Read More