Tag: Colleges & Universities

On August 29, 2005, thousands of lives changed forever when Hurricane Katrina careened into the Gulf Coast, inundating 80 percent of New Orleans.

The brick makers are gone now, but the village once known as “Bricktown” and “Brick Capital of the World” is steadily reinventing itself to meet the challenges of the new millennium without the 40-plus brickyards that were once its backbone.

Many of the universities and colleges of Fairfield County have seen a boost in online class enrollment from last year and are attributing the influx to gas prices and the slushy economy.

Student Loan Corp. revealed plans to cut nearly 150 jobs in August, amounting to a quarter of its work force, blaming the move on severe market conditions and changes in federal policy.

Father Kevin Mackin has some big shoes to fill at Mount St. MaryCollege in Newburgh.

The ever-whirling blender of village, town and college together in New Paltz were examined in a public forum recently as officials answered questions on topics ranging from housing to late-night behavior.

Colleges through Hudson Valley are raising awareness, offering new classes, and encouraging students to "go green."

Susan LaFosse advocates young women entering predominantly male-dominated fields such as math and science.

Even ivy-covered walls can’t keep out economic worry.

Westchester Community College in Valhalla will create a national community college consortium for immigrant education with the aid of a recently awarded $125,000 grant from a New York City-based family foundation.

Thanks to a matching grant from the state Higher Education Facilities Capital Matching Grants Board, Mount St. Mary will receive slightly more than $1 million toward Aquinas Hall’s math, science and technology addition, plus equipment.

Business awards at SUNY-New Paltz.

 

UB school posts impressive gains.

Siena College president to replace Sakac.

At Norwalk Community College, financial assistance is being extended to scholars with dependents and/or jobs.