A report from Times of India: SHAREANDDISCUSS PATNA: Patna University (PU) has decided to get all its hostels vacated for their repair and renovation during the forthcoming summer vacation. The decision was taken at a meeting of the PU’s board of residence held here under the chairmanship of vice-chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh on Friday. A [...]

A report from AllAfrica.com: A total of 41,879 students who sat KCSE last year will join public universities this year. The number is 8,000 more than the 34,000 admitted last year. The minimum admission grade set by the Joint Admissions Board is B plain of 63 marks for men. The entry grade for female students [...]

A report from NJ.com: Cumberland County College president Dr. Thomas Isekengbe VINELAND — Cumberland County College and Saint Joseph’s University have entered into an agreement to begin offering dual admissions this fall. Representatives from both institutions made the announcement today during a signing ceremony at Cumberland County College’s Shirlee and Bernard Brown University Center. “The [...]

A report from Telegraph.co.uk: “Education transformed my life,” he says. “I’m absolutely certain that my background has been a factor in my commitment to widening participation.” Under his leadership, Bedfordshire’s fortunes have been transformed. It is now a thriving institution that successfully recruits from some of the poorest postcodes, giving the dream of a university [...]

A report from NewsOK.com: Approximately 4,500 sixth- and seventh-grade students in 10 Oklahoma City Public Schools will benefit directly from the grant starting this spring and continuing until the day they graduate.The GEAR UP Grant is a federal program that began in 1999. States and school partnerships can apply for the grants, which are intended [...]

A report from Madison.com: Are you considering pursuing a college degree but aren’t quite sure if you’re ready? Herzing University announced it’s offering a free college preparation course that’s available both online and at its campuses across the nation, including Madison. The program is being pitched by Herzing as an effort to “lend a hand [...]

A report from WBRC: For many students in today’s economy, considering enrollment in college can be an intimidating choice. They may be concerned about the cost, balancing family and work, or perhaps not even know whcih degree to pursue. To help students overcome some of these obstacles, Herzing University – Birmingham is offering a free [...]

A report from Gloucester County Times – NJ.com: GLASSBORO — Kim Finley was a little uneasy when she first saw the cow eyeball dissection kits, but after working with her group to identify different parts of the anatomy, her interest outweighed the “ick” factor. “If I wasn’t here, I probably wouldn’t have the chance to [...]

Current and prospective students at Texas public universities can expect delays and uncertainty in financial aid awards because of potential state and federal budget cuts, according to aid administrators at the state’s two largest university systems, the University of Texas and Texas A&M University. At most universities, award letters that went out to freshmen this [...]