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As we start a year full of promise, we are excited to be realizing a long-term goal — the opening of Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus — and eager to

James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:12 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI:  Hi, everyone. Q    Hi.  Good afternoon.  MS.

Appalachian State University announced the purchase of a five-story, 225,800-square-foot building and 15-plus acres to establish the App State Hickory Campus.

That was a huge part of this, but the youngkin campaign capitalized on anger and anxiety and frustrations over parent -- from parents who are still dealing with the traumatic effects of trying to teach their kids at home and hold down their own jobs. and on top of that, you had asian parents in northern virginia who are upset about the way that progressives want to make changes to the admission program in gifted schools. you had black parents that were drawn to youngkins message because of his s...

In the wake of our abrupt capitulation in Afghanistan, an uncertain – but substantial – number of Americans are stranded in that chaotic country. And Americans aren't the only ones

First Afghan Interpreters Arrive in Virginia More than 200 Afghans are expected to spend a week at Fort Lee before being resettled. The first planeload of Afghan interpreters who helped American troops in combat has arrived in the United States. More than 200 Afghans, including family members of people who worked with U.S. forces, were on the first flight out of Afghanistan to Virginia, said Russ Travers, the deputy homeland security advisor on the National Security Council. But more t...

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists beg Congress for refugee status POLITICO 4 hrs ago By Phelim Kine © (Felipe Dana/AP Photo) Protestors gather for a peaceful rally in central Hong Kongs business district on Oct. 14, 2019. A coalition of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists in exile has issued an urgent public plea to the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that will grant refugee status to Hong Kong citizens with “well-founded fears of persecution” by the territory’s autho...

University Partners with MSU to Advance Pharmacy Education January 30, 2021 1068 The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is strengthening its Preferred Admissions Program, as Mississippi State University becomes the fifth in-state college to collaborate with the pharmacy school. The partnership offers admission for first-year MSU students who excel in pre-pharmacy classes and demonstrate a passion for service activities. Students who are part of the program will complete pre-pharmacy ...

We think college should be affordable and low risk. Everybody should get to go. - Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine There are 36 million Americans who have some college credit but no degree. StraighterLine aims to change that by supporting degree completion for non-traditional, returning adult students. “They started, they stopped, they had lives, they went back to work—all the myriad reasons why people start and stop college,” observes Smith. “How do you...

More Than 70 West Point Cadets Accused of Cheating on Remote Exam Nearly 60 West Point cadets have admitted to cheating earlier this year on a math exam they took remotely because of the CCP virus pandemic, an official at the U.S. Military Academy confirmed. A total of 73 cadets have been accused of cheating in the May exam, while 58 cadets have admitted to cheating, spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Ophardt said on Dec. 21. “West Point honor code and character development program remains strong...