Higher Education

Miami University Student Veterans

Sarah Buckingham — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:19:45 +0000

Over the last year, journalism students at Miami University have been interviewing a misunderstood population at their school - student veterans. As returning soldiers transition back into civilian life with few options in the ever-shrinking job market, going back to school has become a growing national trend across the country.

Wittenberg University Deals With Racist Graffiti

Wayne Baker — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:46:42 +0000

Wittenberg University's Concerned Black Students group held its 45th annual Walkout event this week. The event commemorates a 1969 incident when 38 of the school's 45 black students walked off campus when they alleged the university failed to address their concerns about unequal treatment.

Ex-Lawmaker Appointed Ohio's Next Higher Ed Leader

Associated Press — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:04:00 +0000

A former state lawmaker has been appointed as the next chancellor overseeing higher education in Ohio.

Gov. John Kasich on Wednesday announced the appointment of John Carey as chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents, effective April 29. The appointment to lead one of the largest higher education networks in the country is subject to the Ohio Senate's approval.

New Group Pushes for Part-Time Ohio Faculty Rights

Associated Press — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:35:00 +0000

A new association is lobbying for better benefits and bargaining rights for part-time faculty at Ohio's public universities.

The Ohio Part-Time Faculty Association also wants to boost pay for these adjunct professors, who make up about two-thirds of the state's public university faculty.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports Thursday that Youngstown State University has the most part-time faculty, while the University of Akron has more than 1,000 part-time professors.

University in Ohio Guarantees Tuition Costs

Associated Press — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:04:00 +0000

The University of Dayton is promising new freshmen that they will pay the same amount for tuition all four years they are in school.

The guarantee to new freshmen eliminates the uncertainty of how much a bachelor's degree will cost by removing hidden fees.

The university said students will receive a two-page financial aid prospectus detailing the costs, and also pledging that that their scholarships and grants will grow dollar-for-dollar each year as tuition increases.