Centre preps for second VP debate
September 29th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
Despite tripled hosting fee, college says national exposure is worth it
On Oct. 11, Vice President Joe Biden and challenger Paul Ryan will be at Centre College in Danville, Ky., for a debate that will be moderated by ABC’s Martha Raddatz and broadcast around the world. This is the sole event for the candidates for vice president, sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, and it is Centre College’s second time hosting such a debate.
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Education Dean Sets Global, Local Standards
August 20th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
Lexington, KY – The No. 1 thing I tend to ask faculty,” said Mary John O’Hair, dean of the College of Education at the University of Kentucky, “is if they’re not only cutting edge in their disciplines, but willing to collaborate across disciplines and help translate their research into practices that can make a difference in the daily lives of school and community members, particularly right here in Kentucky.”
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Finding the best fit for college-bound B students
August 20th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
What should a B student know about getting into college?” I was asked recently. “Are there different considerations than for A students?”
My first piece of advice to B students is this: Know thyself in order to get to know colleges. Work with college advisors, whether school-based, private or both, who appreciate your strengths and are in tune with your goals, and who are knowledgeable about today’s admission landscape.
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Q&A: Owen Williams
August 20th, 2012By Jane S. Shropshire
Dr. Owen Williams, who became president of Transylvania University in 2010, recently met with columnist Jane Shropshire to reflect on his first two years at Transylvania and share a glimpse of his vision for its future.
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