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‘Easy to just write us off’: Rural students’ choices shrink as colleges slash majors

The Hechinger Report

She planned to major in digital media arts, but before she could start, Delta State eliminated that major, along with 20 other degree programs , including history, English, chemistry and music. At Delta State, for instance, enrollment is down by nearly a quarter since 2014. It’s like we’re not getting the help or benefits we need.”

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Dr. Kimberly A. Mealy Appointed as the Next Executive Director of the American Political Science Association

Political Science Now

The American Political Science Association (APSA) is very pleased to announce that Dr. Kimberly A. Kim’s extensive experience at APSA, combined with her passion for political science and commitment to advancing the discipline, make her an ideal choice to lead our association. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Kimberly A.

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Learn more about: How has Federalism Shaped (and Constrained) Native American Political Rights?

Political Science Now

Melanie Jean Springer, University of California, Santa Cruz Melanie Jean Springer is currently an associate professor of politics at the University of California at Santa Cruz. in political science from Columbia University in 2006. She received her Ph.D.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Boris E. Ricks, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Passes Away

Political Science Now

Ricks was an Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Northridge, since 2008. in Political Science from the University of Southern California in 2003. Within the American Political Science Association, Dr. Ricks held a number of leadership and committee positions. Dr. Boris E.

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Katherine Thrailkill’s Mentor Led Her to MAHG

Teaching American History

Lindblom is the 2013 Arizona Teacher of the Year and a 2014 Graduate of the MAHG program. The course would prepare students for her fast-paced junior-level AP American History class. But small seminars on ethics and political philosophy stimulated her imagination and taught her to think critically.

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Why placing students in difficult high school classes may increase college enrollment

The Hechinger Report

In Spokane, 48 percent of 2014 graduates who received free or reduced-price lunch — a typical indicator of poverty — went on to higher education the following year, compared to 65 percent of those who didn’t receive subsidized meals, according to state data. She casually refers to students she meets as “girlfriend” and “buddy.”

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As small private colleges keep closing, some are fighting back

The Hechinger Report

Colleges are closing or merging at an accelerating rate, from about eight per year between 2004 and 2014, to an estimated 20 per year moving forward, with small private colleges particularly vulnerable. Related: As students flock to credentials other than degrees, quality-control concerns grow. While we’re pruning we’re also adding.”.