Author Archives: Noreen M. Carrocci

Be Skeptical!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

The Wichita Eagle published this Op-Ed piece the other day: http://bitly.com/SxuEer

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Hyperbole! Hyperbole!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Today I submitted a Huffington Post blog trying to highlight the differences among types of higher education institutions, and their varying costs, loan debt, and default rates.  Here it is: http://huff.to/OPLyG0  

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A New Venture

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

The Huffington Post recently invited me to post blogs with them from time to time on issues in higher education. Yesterday, I posted my first. Here is a link: http://huff.to/MEshCv  

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Congratulations, Everyone!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

During this run-up to Commencement May 12, 2012 I have remarked to several people that the school year seems to go by faster as I get older.  But it’s not just me, I was reminded, when I had lunch with … Continue reading →

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Kansas Private College Week!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

The governor, Sam Brownback, has declared April 16-22 to be Kansas Private College Week!  I am delighted that the Wichita Eagle helped us to celebrate by publishing the piece below: http://www.kansas.com/2012/04/19/2302037/private-colleges-more-than-economic.html        

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Holy Week & Easter Blessings

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

During this holiest of weeks, I am mindful of the incredibly generous sacrifice made for all of us by our Redeemer.  I am mindful, too, of the sacrifices faculty and staff make daily here at NewmanUniversity on behalf of our … Continue reading →

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Second Missive to the White House!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

I never got a reply to my February 8 letter from President Obama or anyone at the White House (see my previous blog).  Last week I sent the letter below to Ms. Zakiya Smith, Senior Advisor for Education on the … Continue reading →

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Letter to the President Obama

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

After spending nearly a week in Washington DC at two professional meetings and the National Prayer Breakfast, I felt compelled to write the President.  It is copied below.  Let me just add that the National Prayer Breakfast was a wonderful two-day … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Welcome new and returning students to Newman University for Spring semester 2012! I am pleased that we continue attracting more and more students to our quality programs. Perhaps it’s because these students are discovering that we deliver excellence and we … Continue reading →

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And on the Last Day….

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

We checked out of our wonderful Tel Aviv hotel Saturday morning, and gathered in the van for the 2+ hour ride to Masada National Park. “Doron,” our tour guide for the day was excited to share the history of this … Continue reading →

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