NSU President discusses housing, graduation rates, and other issues
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NSU President discusses housing, graduation rates, and other issues

Norfolk State University president, Dr. Javaune Adams- Gaston, recently met with reporters from the Spartan Echo to discuss some of the challenges and successes faced by the university over the past few semesters.  She also discussed the future of NSU and what to expect from the university in the midst of transition. Dr. Adams-Gaston, affectionately … Continue reading

Study: Struggling college students get a hand to graduate
Campus Life / Education

Study: Struggling college students get a hand to graduate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Getting through college isn’t easy, and it can be even harder for low-income and first generation students with few support resources. A new tool involving big data can help those at risk. Researchers at Georgia State University spent four years analyzing students’ grades, test scores and other information in order to identify … Continue reading