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Howard University Revokes Diddy’s Honorary Degree, Ends Scholarship

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announced that its board of trustees unanimously voted to rescind Combs' honorary degree given to him in 2014, end the $1 million scholarship in his name, and refuse a $1 million commitment made in October with Combs' foundation. Howard University revoked Sean "Diddy" Combs' honorary degree and ended a $1 million scholarship in his name.

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California Community Colleges Will Add 7 New Bachelor’s Degrees

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All degrees are exclusive to the California Community Colleges and aren't offered at state universities. All four-year degrees offered by the CCC are exclusive to the system and aren't offered at California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campuses. Our bachelor's degree programs will transform lives.

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New Agreement to Offer Higher Education Access in All Maryland Prisons

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The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the University System of Maryland (USM) signed an agreement in April that will allow incarcerated individuals at all state correctional institutions to have access to a college education. Tuition costs will be covered in full by Pell Grants.

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What the Grand Canyon Taught Me: Getting Real About Goals, Failure, and Digging Deep

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In 2014, our enrollment had been flat—if slightly dropping—for four years when our new president decided we should turn it around with either a tuition reset or a revised financial aid strategy. The Grand Canyon has always been one of my favorite places. The culture of higher education is steeped in knowing. I was horrified.

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West Virginia University May Cut 32 Majors, 7% of Faculty

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Gee, who has led the school since 2014, recently announced plans to step down as the school's president after his contract ends in 2025. The West Virginia University Board of Governors extended Gee's contract to 2025 at a late July meeting, with chair Taunja Willis-Miller noting that the school is in a "state of transformation."

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How Will the Harvard Lawsuit Affect Affirmative Action in College Admissions?

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Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. As of May 2023, there are major legal cases in front of the U.S.

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College Football Playoff: 2023-2024 Schedule and Matchups

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The College Football Playoff committee left out undefeated ACC champion Florida State after Alabama's win over two-time national champion Georgia in the SEC Championship game. 1: Michigan Undefeated Big Ten champion Michigan, with marquee wins over Ohio State and Penn State, was ranked No. 1 Michigan will face No.