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SJSU invites Michelle Obama to speak to first-generation college students

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Help SJSU get Michelle Obama to be the keynote speaker at their First-Generation event on campus.

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CSU to increase graduation rate to 60 percent by 2025

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CSU Chancellor, Tim White, announced the Graduation Initiative 2025 that will increase the graduation rate to 60 percent by 2025.

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President Obama withdraws proposal to tax 529 college saving plans

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Last week, President Barack Obama announced his budget proposal would start to tax 529 college savings plans. After many critics came forward, including lawmakers from both parties, he withdrew the proposal.

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15 Calif. community colleges receive initial approval to offer four-year degrees

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The California Community Colleges Board of Governors provided initial approval to allow 15 community colleges to provide bachelor’s degree programs.

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UMass Amherst and Amazon team up to create virtual bookstore for students

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Are virtual bookstores the new trend? UMass Amherst has teamed up with Amazon to offer textbooks to students, replacing the traditional college bookstore.

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