Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
2 days ago by By Anthony Moreno, For the Muleskinner
There are trailblazers taking courses at UCM this fall. A new program offers students with special needs a unique opportunity to move onto campus and pursue a higher education.
The THRIVE Program - which stands for Transformation, Health, Responsibility, Independence, Vocation and Education - gives 12 new students a chance to take courses with other UCM students, learn important job skills that will enable them to compete in the workforce and learn skills to live independently.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
1 day ago by By The Chronicle of Higher Education
In his work as a professor, Stephen Downes used to feel that he was helping those who least needed it.
So when a colleague suggested they co-teach an online class in learning theory at the University of Manitoba, in 2008, Downes welcomed the chance to expand that privileged club.
Gateway, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
1 day ago by Carla Rivera - Los Angeles Times (MCT)
California State University officials violated the state's open records laws when they refused to release the contract and other documents related to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's recent fundraising appearance at a Cal State campus, a judge has ruled.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
2 days ago by Jaimie Williams
Western Illinois University is now offering a new flexible spending system very much like Flex points called Rocky Dollars.
After the rumor of the new system spread, many students were confused about the difference between Rocky Dollars and Flex Plan. Simply put, Rocky Dollars is a pre-paid plan that can be paid by debit/credit card or cash, whereas the Flex points system is a charge to your account.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by ed komenda
On the day of his interview, Goldfarb sat in a padded leather chair in his neat office on the second floor of Sherman Hall on the Western Illinois University campus. He had a cold, which manifested itself with a sporadic cough or the occasional sneeze. His chair looked comfortable.
Western Courier, Western Illinois University, IL
3 days ago by Natasha Morgan
Alcohol, parties and good times are perhaps a few words that people associate with Greek life.
Typical college movies such as "Animal House," "Old School" and "Legally Blonde" have helped to shape this common perception.
However, students attending the Greek Fair on Aug.
Muleskinner, University of Central Missouri, MO
5 days ago by By Jeffrey Smith, Muleskinner
This summer, UCM's Intensive English Program met the criteria needed to gain national certification from the Commission on English Language Accreditation. UCM's accreditation makes it the first institution in Missouri to gain the distinction. Worldwide, only about eighty-nine programs have received such acclaim.
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