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Crafting Community… Without a Campus
National University will launch its first mascot, Navi, a peregrine falcon, at commencement this weekend. The move raises a question: How can online institutions cultivate school spirit?
‘Tough Choices’ Ahead on Federal Budget
Lawmakers voted to not spend more money on domestic programs in order to avert default. That doesn’t leave much wiggle room for appropriators to increase the Pell Grant or give more money to Federal Student Aid.
Scaling Up: Student Parent Success Program Grows Resources, Footprint
The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee connects its student parents to resources, financial assistance and a community of other parents—providing support and boosting retention.
2 Killed, 5 Injured in Shootings at High School Graduation at Virginia Commonwealth U
Using E. Coli to Detect Water Contamination: Academic Minute
What Should Badges Add to the Curriculum? Nothing!
Instead, digital badges should enhance and highlight the value of what students are already learning, Aysegul Timur, Clay Motley, Glenn Whitehouse, Shawn Felton and Dave Jaeger write.