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New Opportunities for Independent Higher Education in the American West

Dr. Brian C. Mitchell | Posted 05.19.2013 | College
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Dr. Brian C. Mitchell

There are ways for independent colleges to think about how to meet national education and workforce demands by re-envisioning program and pedagogy beyond the college gates. The new reality calls for fresh approaches.

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Hilltoppers Returning To Tournament

AP | KURT VOIGT | Posted 05.11.2013 | Sports
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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — George Fant helped Western Kentucky book its return trip to the NCAA tournament. Fant had 17 points and 13 r...

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Americans Staying Put More Than At Any Time Since World War II

Posted 12.27.2011 | Business
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By HOPE YEN, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Americans are staying put more than at any time since World War II, as the housing bust and unemployme...

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Cities Where Black Unemployment Is Rising Fastest

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 12.05.2011 | Business
Read More: Video, Unemployment, Sun Belt, Economic Policy Institute, Great Recession, Cnn Money, Black Unemployment, Jobless, Jobs, Rust Belt, Job Creation, Great Depression, Business News

Of all demographic groups in the United States, the black community has been hit hardest by the unemployment crisis. Indeed, the percentage of current...

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Suburbs With The Highest Poverty Rates

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 11.23.2011 | Business
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Suburbs have long been associated with white picket fences and manicured lawns. But for many living in suburbia today, the reality is much bleaker. ...

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Chicago Population Grows As Fewer Can Afford To Leave

Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
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Chicago's population grew by roughly 21,000 people in the year between July 2008 and July 2009, but perhaps not for the reasons we might like. Due t...

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2010 Census: For Chicago, It Could Have Been Worse

Chicago Tribune | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
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When the 2010 census tallies are complete, they will likely reveal that Chicago has lost population again, as it has in every census since 1950. (If n...

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