College Headlines

Annual Virgin Party grows in popularity, raises thousands

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

1 day ago by Sam Taute

After months of planning, proceeds from fraternity fundraiser to be split between two charities

Judge drops felony charges in Dec. cutting

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

2 days ago by Ben Worsley

Benefit concert held to cover Nichols' legal fees

Men's basketball scores low APR

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

3 days ago by Jeff Amoros

Team avoids penalties but poor NCAA report grades worst in ACC

Gender Disparity Among HBCU Graduates a Cause for Concern

The Hilltop, Howard University, DC

4 days ago by Eboni Farmer

According to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, in 2007 Howard University had a within six-year graduation rate of 60 percent, up two points from the rate the journal reported in 2006.

This is 16 percent above the national average graduation rate for blacks across the country which is 44 percent.

President Ribeau Lauded by Bowling Green Students

The Hilltop, Howard University, DC

4 days ago by Shivonne Foster

Nominated unanimously by the Presidential Search Committee, Bowling Green State University's first black president Sidney Ribeau, will transition into a new phase of his career as he assumes the position of 16th president of Howard University on August 1.

Inclimate Weather Doesn't Stop Commencement Celebration:

The Hilltop, Howard University, DC

5 days ago by Eboni Farmer

"We should have been on the yard!" a graduate exclaimed during Howard University's 104th commencement." It rained, then it stopped raining and we were still inside," graduate with a bachelor in science degree Alyssa Neal said. "It was frustrating but it's not the most pressing issue of my life right now.

Knapp names eight as Presidential Administrative Fellows

GW Hatchet, George Washington University, DC

5 days ago by Husna Kazmir
Hatchet Staff Writer

The University announced late last week that eight graduating seniors will receive full tuition to pursue master's degrees at GW as part of the University's Presidential Administrative Fellowship Program.

University warns APES not to reorganize

GW Hatchet, George Washington University, DC

5 days ago by Alexa Millinger

The University sent letters to former members of the Alpha Pi Epsilon fraternity last month, threatening disciplinary action if any members "reorganize, reconstitute or re-colonize" in any form.