Tag: Campus Facilities

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Department of Education Helps Improve School Ventilation Systems to Prevent COVID-19

The Department of Education unveiled a resource that outlines how American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds can be used to strengthen indoor air quality at schools, colleges, and universities. Improving ventilation systems at educational institutions can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Protecting our schools and communities from the spread of COVID-19 is the first step […]

July 23, 2021

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Arizona State University Expands in D.C.

Arizona State University (ASU) has rented more space to its Washington, D.C. operations after a newly debuted renovated building near the White House less was not large enough for the university. The Arizona Board of Regents recently approved a 10-12 year lease for an additional 8,400-square-foot space in a nearby facility, according to AZ Central. […]

February 8, 2019

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Extreme Weather Testing Infrastructures of Schools Across Nation

From raging forest fires on the West Coast to heavy snowfall on the East Coast and bone-chilling cold between, extreme and unpredicted weather patterns this school year have disrupted college classes and tested campus infrastructures.

January 28, 2018

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Weather, Maintenance Issues Delay Start of Spring Semester at Howard

Ruptured pipes and ongoing heating issues has caused Howard University to delay the start of spring classes by a week.

January 7, 2018

Community Colleges

Commentary: Campuses Can Take the LEED in Going Green

At a time when environmental issues are covered above the fold, it has been no surprise to see more stakeholders focusing on sustainability on campus, a community college administrator writes.

September 29, 2011

African-American

Purdue Naming Library After Black Alumnus

Purdue University is renovating a library that will become the first major campus facility to be named for a Black alumnus.

October 18, 2010

African-American

96 HBCUs Receive $85 Million in Ed. Dept. Grants

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Friday announced the award of $84.775 million to 96 historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to strengthen their facilities and academic programs to improve education for their students.

October 3, 2010

Faculty & Staff

University of Maryland President Mote Retiring in August

University of Maryland President C.D. “Dan” Mote Jr. said Monday that he will step down Aug. 31 after a dozen years in the post, making him the university’s fourth-longest serving president.

February 15, 2010

HBCUs

Stimulus Money Slow To Reach Colleges

An avalanche of funding is expected after a slow start to stimulus spending for campus-preservation projects.

October 1, 2009

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‘Green Officers’ Regarded as Role Models on Sustainability

‘Green Officers,’ the college officials charged with implementing campus environmental sustainability initiatives, say that the nature of their jobs makes them de facto role models for environmental responsibility.

October 1, 2009

HBCUs

NOTEWORTHY NEWS: Stimulus Money Slow To Reach Colleges

An avalanche of funding is expected after slow start to stimulus spending for campus-preservation projects.

September 30, 2009

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Norfolk State University To Reduce “Carbon Footprint” With Shorter Work Week

Norfolk State University is allowing its employees to shorten their five-day work week to four days from May 11 to July 31 in an effort to lessen university energy costs and to reduce employee fuel consumption.

April 12, 2009