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Monday Nov 2 | The Clarion-Ledger

Ayers: Funding goals need to be met

It took more than two decades to finally settle the landmark Ayers case addressing university desegregation in Mississippi.

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Related Topix: Mississippi, Jackson State University, Alcorn State University

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Hattiesburg American

School mergers not a realistic option

State Rep. George Flaggs, D-Vicksburg, last week said Mississippi can't afford all the school districts, public universities and widespread community college system.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Itta Bena, MS, State Prisons, Prison, Forrest County, MS

Sun Oct 18, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

People in Business

Caitlyn Shehan has joined the staff in the audit department. Shehan has a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi.

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Related Topix: University of Southern Mississippi, University of Mississippi, Hazlehurst, MS

Thu Oct 15, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Today's lesson: 'History' rules university realignment

Mississippi has one state-supported medical school, one state-supported law school, one state-supported college of veterinary medicine.

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Related Topix: Alcorn State University, Itta Bena, MS, Lorman, MS, Mississippi University for Women, Greenville, MS

Sun Oct 11, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Student brings drama to MVSU

Most young adults aspiring to show business careers pack up and head to Los Angeles, but one Mississippi Valley State University student has done just the opposite.

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Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, Health, Arts, Theater

Mon Oct 05, 2009

Laurel Leader-Call

Merging college programs touchy topic

Not all Mississippi legislators are ready to embrace talk of consolidating academic programs at some of the state's eight public universities.

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Related Topix: Mississippi, Hernando, MS, Mississippi University for Women, Alcorn State University, Itta Bena, MS, Opinion

Thu Oct 01, 2009

Hattiesburg American

Bounds: More state cuts likely

Get ready for tough days ahead and more state cuts, state College Board Commissioner Hank Bounds told faculty, staff and students at the University of Southern Mississippi.

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Related Topix: University of Southern Mississippi, University, MS, Alcorn State University, Delta State University, Mississippi University for Women

Fri Sep 25, 2009

WTOK

Lawmakers Discuss IHL Funding

Mississippi Valley State University president, Dr. Donna Oliver, said the majority of its funding comes from the state, about 60%. "The concern would be having money to operate at a level that would keep us competitive," said Oliver.

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Related Topix: Mississippi

Wed Sep 23, 2009

WABG

Mdcc receives grant to increase education

IS WORKING TO GET MORE AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES IN COLLEGE. MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE JUST RECEIVED A $600,000 GRANT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO HELP INCREASE THE PRESENCE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALES ON THEIR CAMPUS.

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Related Topix: African-American, The Delta, Alternative, Standardized Testing, Education

WABG

"let's Talk" with university presidents

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS COME TOGETHER MONDAY EVENING TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

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Related Topix: Delta State University

Mon Sep 21, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

Enrollments: Economy drives the rise

What will a state jobless rate approaching double digits and the stagnant economy produce? In the state's community colleges, fall semester enrollment across the system is up to 84,986 students - 16 percent higher than a year ago, according to preliminary numbers released by the two-year college board.

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Related Topix: Mississippi, Mississippi Government, Delta State University

Fri Sep 18, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

College cuts to be 'painful'

Mississippi's eight public universities have a month to finalize cost-cutting plans that target energy usage, textbook prices and other expenses.

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Related Topix: Neely, MS, University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State University

Mon Sep 14, 2009

WABG

College enrollment down

FALL ENROLLMENT HAS DROPPED AT TWO PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN MISSISSIPPI. ON FRIDAY THE STATE COLLEGE BOARD RELEASED PRELIMINARY ENROLLMENT FIGURES.

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Sat Sep 12, 2009

The Clarion-Ledger

University enrollment up

Enrollment is up at six of Mississippi's public universities this fall, despite the faltering economy and ever-rising cost of attending college.

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Related Topix: Mississippi Government, Mississippi, Delta State University, University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi

Fri Sep 11, 2009

WAPT-TV Jackson

MVSU Formally Installs Oliver As Its 6th President

Mississippi Valley State University is holding four days of events to celebrate the investiture of Donna Oliver as its sixth president.

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Related Topix: January, Mississippi

WKRG-TV Mobile

2 Miss. Delta Colleges See Enrollmenta

Two of Mississippi's public universities saw their fall enrollment decline this year.

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Related Topix: Mississippi Government, Mississippi

Thu Sep 10, 2009

WABG

Mvsu Inauguration is Being Held

IT'S INAUGURATION TIME THIS WEEKEND FOR PRESIDENT DOCTOR DONNA OLIVER AT MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY.

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Related Topix: Mississippi, Edward Waters College

Thu Aug 27, 2009

Sunherald.com

Funding OK for MVSU's home comes in tough economy

Higher education officials are moving forward with plans to build a nearly $1 million president's home at Mississippi Valley State University at a time when all of the state's colleges face tight budgets.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, January, Itta Bena, MS, University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi

Sunherald.com

Funding OK for MVSU's home comes in tough economy

Higher education officials are moving forward with plans to build a nearly $1 million president's home at Mississippi Valley State University at a time when all of the state's colleges face tight budgets.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, January, Itta Bena, MS, University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi

The Clarion-Ledger

Funding OK for MVSU president's home

Higher education officials are moving forward with plans to build a nearly $1 million president's home at Mississippi Valley State University at a time when all of the state's colleges face tight budgets.

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Related Topix: Greenwood, MS, Itta Bena, MS

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