Tag: College
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Voters drop ballots to election workers at the Emily Griffith Technical College
Voters drop ballots to election workers at the Emily Griffith Technical College
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State Supreme Court to hear cases on charter schools, for-profit college lawsuit
The Colorado Supreme Court has agreed to hear three cases implicating the government’s ability to deny applications for charter schools and for Good Samaritans to receive compensation for injuries they suffer during a rescue. The justices also announced on Tuesday they will review a complex and long-running consumer protection lawsuit against a for-profit college, which…
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Controversial CSU president to step down
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado State University and its president, Joyce McConnell, have agreed to “part ways,” a joint message sent to students, faculty and staff on Thursday said. McConnell’s last day will be June 30, according to the terms of a separation agreement, under which she will get more…
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More teens working in Colorado, U.S. than before the start of COVID-19 pandemic
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save School is out for summer and that means teens aren’t only looking forward to warmer weather and vacations, but also summer jobs. And they’ll have plenty of company. In 2021, 32% of teens ages 16 to 19 were participating in the nation’s workforce, while 39.6%…
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Colorado legislature OKs in-state tuition for students after 1 year of residency
Coloradans may soon be eligible for in-state college tuition after only one year of residency, thanks to new legislation approved by the state legislature on Wednesday. If signed into law, House Bill 1155 would shorten Colorado’s residency requirement for in-state tuition from the current three years to one year prior to enrollment. Students would also…
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Colorado House approves in-state tuition for students after one year of residency
Legislation to shorten Colorado’s residency requirement for in-state college tuition passed a major hurdle Tuesday, receiving approval from the state House of Representatives. If enacted, House Bill 1155 would make students eligible for in-state tuition if they have lived in the state for at least one year prior to enrollment — instead of the current…
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Colorado Democrats approve banning colleges, universities from withholding diplomas over debt
Democrats in the Colorado legislature passed a bill Tuesday to ban colleges and universities from withholding diplomas or transcripts because of a student’s unpaid debt. The state Senate approved House Bill 1049 in a 20-13 party-line vote, with Democrats in support and Republicans in opposition. The bill now heads to the House to confirm changes…
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10th Circuit reinstates MSU Denver student’s lawsuit alleging First Amendment violation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Calling the issue an “easy one,” the federal appeals court based in Colorado reinstated a lawsuit by a Metropolitan State University of Denver student who claims an administrator violated her First Amendment rights when he prohibited her from speaking about a professor to other students.…
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Regis University to allow remote instruction in January over COVID-19 concerns
As Regis University prepares to start its spring semester on Monday, the university announced it will allow professors to opt for virtual instruction in January due to rising COVID-19 rates. While classes can also meet in person, professors can choose to instruct their students virtually until Feb. 1, the university said. Professors must inform their…
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Metropolitan State University of Denver names Kelly Brough chief strategy officer
After leading the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce for 12 years, Kelly Brough is headed to Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she will serve as chief strategy officer — a new role for the university. When announcing her resignation from the chamber earlier this year, she said two issues mattered deeply to her: housing…