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"This group believed it could be done." Underdog Aggies win Mountain West football championship
Written by Mitch Henline
Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner (1) drops back to pass as Utah State linebacker Tyson Chisholm (43) rushes in the first half during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
CARSON, Calif.—Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner held the Mountain West championship trophy amidst falling confetti as his head coach took the microphone.
Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner (1) runs toward the end zone in the first half against the San Diego State during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Among other things, Blake Anderson spoke about his team's resilience in the midst of adversity.
"This group believed it could be done," he told the crowd.
His players believed, but few others did. By beating the 11-1, No. 19 ranked San Diego State Aztecs 46-13, Utah State overcame heavy odds. Before the season started, ESPN's Football Power Index only gave the Aggies a 1.1 percent chance at winning the title. USU was picked to finish near the bottom of the conference in the preseason polls.
"We felt disrespected this whole year," Bonner said. "And we definitely felt disrespected coming into this week. We played with a chip on our shoulder and got it done."
Even when USU got into the championship game, the title was considered by many to be a longshot. The Aztecs were considered the heavy favorites all week, but USU never looked the part of the underdog during the game. Utah State scored first, and never trailed.
"I'm just beyond proud of these guys," Anderson said. "I felt all week that the only people who truly believed we could do this were the guys in the room. Across the country, all the conversation and all the chatter was really about San Diego State."
Bonner, who threw for 318 yards, was the first quarterback to throw for four touchdowns in a Mountain West championship game.
"We needed him to play great today," Anderson said. "He has, I think, gotten better and better as the season has progressed."
San Diego State safety C.J. Baskerville (34) tackles Utah State running back Elelyon Noa (34) in the first half during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Utah State put up 383 yards of total offense to SDSU's 315. With 41 yards, Calvin Tyler Jr. was the Aggies' leading rusher against the second-best rush defense in the country. Wide receiver Brandon Bowling had eight receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns. Anderson said his team peaked at the right time.
"I felt very confident that they'd come in and play their best ball," Anderson said of his players. "We played our best ball and we had to have it."
USU's defense held strong when needed, and was able to limit SDSU to a pair of field goals through the first three-and-a-half quarters.
"We knew coming in that this team loved to run the ball," defensive end Byron Vaughns said. "So this week we emphasized stopping the run in practice, stopping the stretch, stopping the dive and stopping the quarterback from running, because a dual-threat quarterback is one of the most dangerous things in college football."
San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire (4) runs away from Utah State defensive end Nick Heninger (42) in the first half during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
SDSU quarterback Jordon Brookshire completed 11 of his 23 pass attempts for 117 yards, but was held to five yards on the ground.
It was a scoreless first quarter for both teams. After the offenses combined for four-straight three-and-outs to start the game, the Aztecs started moving the ball. SDSU moved inside the Aggie red zone, but came up short on fourth-and-one. USU had one drive in the opening quarter that moved the chains, but it didn't result in points. The eight-play, 51-yard drive ended in a 46-yard missed field goal.
Utah State's Reece Jarvis blocked Araiza's punt early in the second quarter, giving USU the ball near midfield. When a fourth-down conversion, late-hit penalty and third-and-long Bonner scramble put the Aggies within striking distance, Bonner connected with Derek Wright for a five-yard touchdown catch.
San Diego State attempted a field goal on the following drive, but the 54-yarder missed wide right. USU responded with a six-play, 63-yard scoring drive capped with back-to-back Tyler rushes of 17 yards and a one-yard score.
San Diego State running back Kaegun Williams (26) jumps over Utah State defenders during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
San Diego State scored its first points on its last possession before the half, hitting a 23-yard field goal after a 10 play, 77 yard drive, cutting the Aggie lead to 14-3 at halftime.
Halftime had barely ended when Bonner went deep to a wide-open Bowling for a 58-yard touchdown catch. Then, after the Aggie D forced a punt, SDSU punter Matt Araiza kicked the ball into his teammate's back. It bounced backward into the endzone, was nearly recovered by USU, but went out of bounds for a safety.
San Diego State struck back on USU's next drive, intercepting Bonner's pass on second and long. The Aztecs started in Aggie territory, got to USU's 3-yard line, but an offensive pass interference call moved Brady Hoke's team back. SDSU settled for a 36-yard field goal to make the score 23-6.
Utah State running back Calvin Tyler Jr. (4) is pushed out of bounds by San Diego State linebacker Caden McDonald (54) in the first half during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
The Aztec score was just a small step back for Utah State. The Aggies scored points on the next three drives, while holding the Aztecs scoreless during the stretch.
First it was a six-play, 35-yard drive and another Bowling touchdown catch to take a 29-6 lead. Then, when SDSU's Greg Bell fumbled the ball on the next drive's first play, USU added three more points on a Coles 20-yard field goal. Trailing by 26 with limited time left in the game, San Diego State went for it on fourth down and didn't convert. USU capitalized with a Justin McGriff nine-yard touchdown to take a 39-6 lead.
SDSU scored its first touchdown with 6:22 left in the game. The Aztec offense moved the ball 75 yards in just seven plays to cut the deficit to 39-13, but the ball continued to bounce Utah State's way. On its very next drive, Tyler ran the ball 26 yards and fumbled the ball into the endzone. Luckily for USU, it was picked up by USU's Jordan Nathan for the score.
Utah State improved to 10-3 overall and 602 in conference. As conference champions, the Aggies will likely play a Pac-12 opponent in the inaugural LA Bowl on Dec. 18.
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Free Bird December 5, 2021 at 9:30 am Reply
Unbelievable! What a complete turn around. Awesome job Coach Anderson and the whole team!
Weston Allen December 6, 2021 at 11:10 am Reply
Not enough can be said about the determination and metal of USU Football players and staff this year. Simplify amazing and inspiring for anyone, especially Utah State fans. It has been sad to witness all season the lack of support of the three SLC's TV stations, who consistently overlooked USU and rarely giving them their due credit. However, USU Football speaks for itself and their results drown out everyone's opinions.
Congratulation players and coaches on your Mountain Weston Conference Championship… I believe that we will win!
Blayne December 7, 2021 at 1:57 pm Reply
Yawn … I went for a walk today – helped my neighbor re-fill her bird feeder. I think tonight I'll warm up some meat loaf for supper.


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Driver team leader Jim Aspden, 46, from Accrington, who has clocked up 25 years service at Hyndburn council.
A driver team leader has been thanked after clocking up 25 years at Hyndburn council.
Jim Aspden, from Accrington, has travelled the equivalent of nine times around the world - 225,000 miles - during his career, collecting at least the weight of two double decker buses worth of waste and recycling every day.
The father-of-three started work as a refuse collector in 1993 at the age of 21 and held the role for 10 years. He then became a driver team leader in 2003 after self-funding and successfully completing his HGV training.
Jim, 46, said: "It really doesn't seem 25 years since I started at the council. Back in 1993 recycling wasn't done on a big scale and we collected rubbish in both metal bins and ash bins.


Daily lessons in Taiwanese culture and history. Weekend trips to Taipei. And a four-week course in Taiwan street food.
A group of 20 St. Joseph's College students participating in the institution's month-long exchange program with Tzu Chi University in Taiwan are making the most of their time in the island nation.
In the classroom, SJC students have taken credit-bearing courses on Chinese culture and history. They've paired their time in the classroom with valuable experiential learning, visiting local Buddhist temples and practicing meditation exercises.
The group's weekend trips have included a journey to Taipei, where students sampled the local cuisine at Taipei's most famous and largest night market, visited a modern Zen Buddhist temple and got the chance to see Taipei from the observatory deck of Taiwan's tallest building, Taipei 101.
During the remaining two weeks in Hualien, SJC students will continue to learn about Taiwanese culture, particularly how these cultural influences delve into the disciplines of psychology and religion.


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5 Things To Know About Suicide In The Trans Community
Threeoaksadmin | Posted on January 29, 2020 |
by Chris Burner, LCSWA, MDIV, SEP
The word "transgender" is used to describe persons whose gender identification differs from the sex assigned to them at birth. This term includes individuals assigned male at birth who identify as female, individuals who are assigned female at birth and identify as male, and also individuals who describe their gender identification to be unincorporated within the binary of male-female gender categories (Perez-Brumer, Hatzenbuehler, Oldenburg & Bockting, 2015). Because transgender individuals inhabit a lower-status social group, these persons experience more discrimination, violence, and victimization in comparison to cisgender (a term which refers to one's gender identity that aligns with one's birth gender) individuals (Perez-Brumer et al., 2015). Research shows that these aforementioned stressors—discrimination, violence, and victimization—within the transgender community increase mental health risk factors, including depression and anxiety, & heighten vulnerability to suicidal risks and attempts (Perez-Brumer et al., 2015; Tebbe & Moradi, 2016).
Victimization and discrimination
 Sexual minority populations, including trans men and women, experience high rates of violence, discrimination, and rejection (Barboza, Dominguez, & Chance, 2016), which may exacerbate one's risk of suicidal attempts. Additionally, repeated exposure to transphobia significantly increases lifetime suicidal attempts (Perez-Brumer et al., 2015).
 Studies show that anywhere from 0.3% to 5% of the U.S. population identify as transgender (Hyderi, Angel, Madison, Perry, & Hagshenas, 2016). According to the Pew Research Center (2015), during a 2013 survey of approximately 1,100 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, 5% of adults identified primarily as transgender. Of that study, LGB adult participants reported little social acceptance for transgender persons and only a small percentage cited that they could relate with transgender persons (Pew Research Center, 2015).
Within the American transgender population, the lifetime prevalence of suicidal attempts registers at 41% in comparison to 9% in the general population (Perez-Brumer et al., 2015).
Significance of condition within transgender youth community
 Within the transgender youth population, troubling statistics suggest that a large number of trans-identified youth have attempted suicide (Clements-Nolle et al., 2006). Studies indicate that gender nonconformity, interpersonal conflict based on sexual orientation, sexual identity transparency, and lack of familial support serve as risk factors influencing attempted suicide among youth (Clements-Nolle et al., 2006). In addition to sexual identity struggles, gender identity conflict within trans youth also compounds stress factors within the transgendered youth population (Clements-Nolle et al., 2006).
Individual and communal traits that affect course of condition
 On an individual level, internalized transphobia, which can be described as an internalization of society's negative conceptions about transgenderism, affects one's self-esteem and self-worth (Perez-Brumer et al., 2015). Internalized transphobia has been directly linked to increased suicidality within the transgender community (Perez-Brumer et al., 2015).
 Structural stigma involves societal-level conditions, including but not limited to institutional policies and behaviors, laws, and religious proceedings (Perez-Brumer et al., 2015). High levels of structural stigma increases health risks for vulnerable populations. Studies indicate that persons who live within highly stigmatized environments are more likely to engage in substance use and suicidal attempts (Perez- Brumer et al., 2015).
Impact on individuals, families, and communities
 Suicide has profound effects on survivors' social networks; the most deleterious impact occurs with the desire to affix blame—this is particularly true among parents who lose children to suicide (Cerel, Jordan, & Duberstein, 2008). Due to the fact that shame may make it especially difficult for surviving family members to broach the topic of suicide (Cerel et al., 2008), individual therapeutic counseling provides an ideal place for transparency and de-stigmatization.
Research is clear: familial, individual, and communal support for transgender-identified individuals is integral for resiliency and can potentially make a life or death difference. Additionally, by supporting families during their journey of acceptance, validation, and affirmation, we can directly alter the potentially disastrous effects of stigma upon transgender individuals.
Resources for Parents:
 Gender Diverse & Transgender Children
 Parenting a Gender Diverse Child: Hard Questions Answered
 PFLAG
 Family Acceptance Project
 Gender Spectrum
 Trans Youth Family Allies
 Explore: Parenting (Human Rights Campaign)
 The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper (Cleis Press, 2008)
 The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Teens by Stephanie A. Brill and Rachel Pepper (Cleis Press, 2008)
Resources for Teachers & Schools:
 GLSEN
 Schools in Transitions (Gender Spectrum)
 LGBT Youth Resourses (American Physchological Association)
 Welcoming Schools (a project of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation)
 LQBTQ Resources for Professionals (Advocates for Youth)
Resources for Youth:
 Trevor Project
 Trans Student Educational Resources
 Youth Pride
 The Gender Book
 Living Openly: Coming Out Guides and Resources (Human Rights Campaign)
 The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity by Rylan Jay Testa (Instant Help, 2015)
Advocacy Organizations:
 The Human Rights Campaign
 National Center for Transgender Equality
 Trans Youth Equality Foundation
 GLAD
 The Transgender Law and Policy Institute
 Lambda Legal
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Hyderi, A., Angel, J., Madison, M., Perry, L., & Hagshenas, L. (2016). Transgender patients: Providing sensitive care. Best practices in mental health, 6(2), 450-461.
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PUSD board has to have a clear, but fair policy…
PUSD board has to have a clear, but fair policy on absentees
By Paradise Post |
PUBLISHED: July 16, 2014 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: May 16, 2018 at 5:34 a.m.
We've been here before – only then it was the Paradise Irrigation District that was grappling with the lack of attendance by one of its members.
That was in 2012, when PID Director Bill Kellogg tried to remove fellow trustee Rick Hall from the board due to his absence from meetings.
Kellogg felt the board needed Hall's input and expertise, but that his absences led to a failure to represent the people who elected him.
But PID lawyer Dustin Cooper cautioned the board about its attempt to remove Hall because of the way the law is worded, making it tricky to bounce him.
In Hall's case, he was missing meetings because he had additional obligations in Nicaragua, so it made perfect sense for a fellow board member to want to remove him from his seat on the board.
Now, the Paradise Unified School District Board of Trustees has a similar issue with Rachelle Zuccolillo.
From the PUSD minutes, it appears that Zuccolillo has missed six of the past 13 meetings – special meetings included – dating back to October 2013.
However, the circumstances in the two cases are a bit different. In Hall's case, it was clear to the PID why he was missing meetings, although it didn't change the fact he was failing to represent the voters who elected him to the board.
We pointed out then that Hall needed to begin attending meetings or resign his position. We didn't take issue with the fact that he had an additional job in Nicaragua, but his absenteeism meant his position should be handed over to someone who was able to attend.
In the PUSD case, however, Zuccolillo isn't working in another country, as far as we know. What we do know is that 1) she's missing meetings, and 2) no one within the district seems to know why.
But her absences do create the opportunity for the PUSD to come up with a policy that addresses "excessive absenteeism," as Board President Judith Peters called it.
How to address the issue is where it gets thorny. Defining excused absences can vary, and as Mike Greer said, he doesn't want to be the only one to define them.
Trustee Tom Conry floated the idea that if a board member missed a meeting the trustee would lose their compensation for that month.
The compensation could be payment of their monthly stipend, or in lieu of that, their health care coverage.
Without knowing the reason for Zuccolillo's absenteeism, the proposal did not sit well with her fellow trustees.
And that is understandable if, in fact, her absences are related to a medical issue.
In fact, the California Code states that any member who misses more than three months of meetings is considered to have abdicated their position. The caveat is whether or not the trustee has a medical issue.
We totally support the district's desire to create a policy that deals with trustees' absences from meetings.
But meetings are not a trustee's only obligation; they often visit schools or take phone calls at home from concerned parents. So attending meetings isn't the only thing that defines a trustee as "working."
But we think a policy is needed to deal specifically with the issue of unexcused absenteeism.
And we believe this decision needs to be made with the assumption that Zuccolillo has a good reason for her absenteeism, and that such a proposal should not be viewed as an attempt to remove her from office.
On the other hand, Zuccolillo has a responsibility to the board, the superintendent, and the taxpayers to at least inform the board why she's failing to attend meetings.
She doesn't have to reveal what the medical issue is – just that it is a medical issue. But clearly, some communication to the board is needed.
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The Duchess of Sussex has joined forces with Annie Lennox to mark International Women's Day with a star-studded panel discussion hosted by the Queen's Commonwealth Trust.
Dressed in a £185 Reiss dress and £1,245 Alexander McQueen blazer, Meghan, who was announced this morning as vice president of the Trust, will be joined today by model and activist Adwoa Aboah and Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia.
Today's event, hosted at King's College London, was designed to bring together a special panel of female 'thought-leaders' and activists to discuss some of the most pressing issues affecting women today.
Meghan, who is eight months pregnant, teamed her sixties-inspired 'Azzura' dress with a £540 Stella McCartney bag and £495 Manolo Blahnik 105 BB pumps.
It is the first time the 37-year-old has stepped out in Reiss, the UK label loved by her sister-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge, while her tailored McQueen blazer is an old favourite.
She was greeted on arrival by university principal Professor Edward Byrne and Lord Geidt, former Private Secretary to the Queen and current chairman of the Queen's Commonwealth Trust.
In her new role the duchess joins her husband Harry, who is president of the Trust, while the Queen is its patron of the body which aims to champion, fund and connect young leaders around the world.
Meghan is an ardent feminist and previously discussed gender equality on her now-defunct blog The Tig, as well as writing a piece on the impact of menstrual health on girls' education for TIME magazine.
Since joining the royal family she has made women's issues a cornerstone of her royal work and was recently announced as patron of Smart Works, which provides support for unemployed and vulnerable women.


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The impeachment of Václav Klaus refers to a failed attempt by members of the Czech Senate to impeach the President of the Czech Republic, Václav Klaus. The case was eventually dismissed by the court on the grounds that his mandate had already expired.

Impeachment process
The President of the Czech Republic can only be impeached in the case of an act of treason (which is not defined in the constitution itself). The process must be initiated in the Senate, which has the exclusive power to impeach the president, and then passes to the Constitutional Court, which determines whether the President is guilty or not. If the president is found guilty then they are stripped of their office and may not be elected president again.

Background
Václav Klaus was elected in 2003 and won his second term in 2008. His term ended in March 2013 as he was ineligible to run for another term. Before his term ended, he announced an amnesty to mark the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic's independence. The amnesty took effect on 2 January and released all prisoners sentenced to one year or less whose sentences had not been served, and all prisoners over 75 years of age sentenced to ten years or less whose sentences had not been served, as well as cancelling all court proceedings which had been ongoing for longer than eight years. The amnesty was widely criticised by the public.

The amnesty sparked a public petition to persuade the Czech Senate to charge President Klaus with treason before the Constitutional court, effectively impeaching him. Within 24 hours of its launch, it had collected 24,500 signatures, and by the beginning of February 2013, the petition had been signed by more than 64,000 people.

Impeachment
The process started on 4 March 2013, three days before Klaus' term expired. 38 Senators voted in favour, and 30 voted against. The court rejected the motion as Klaus' term had already expired and he thus could not be charged with treason.

Reactions
Constitutional experts were uncertain whether the former President could be impeached. Some experts suggested that the motion had little chance of success as Klaus' actions were unlikely to be considered treason. However, Jan Kudrna expressed the view that the motion had some chance. Severe conducted a survey of Czech lawyers as to whether Klaus was guilty; 75% responded that he was not guilty while 16.7% responded that he was.

Klaus' successor Miloš Zeman, who had not agreed with the amnesty, described the impeachment attempt as a "hysterical reaction" and "absurd". He noted that treason is not clearly defined by the Constitution but amnesty is a constitutional power given to the President by the Constitution. Miroslav Kalousek, known as a vehement opponent of Klaus' politics, condemned the impeachment attempt as "gigantic stupidity".

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Five Finger Death Punch has donated a portion of their concert proceeds to help support the Thin Blue Line.
Five Finger Death Punch again showed their support for law enforcement officers on Tuesday, when they cut a $95,000 check to an organization that helps the families of fallen law enforcement officers.
"Unfortunately, every 58 hours a police officer who believes in something sacrifices everything and dies in the line of duty," guitarist Zoltan Bathory wrote in a Facebook post.
"We've had the privilege to work with veteran and police organizations for years," Bathory continued.
"Our chosen charity - C.O.P.S. [Concerns Of Police Survivors] helps and benefits the families of our fallen heroes in blue," he said.
"Today we are making this donation as a token of our respect and gratitude to those who committed to protect and serve, to those who signed up to bravely hold that thin blue line between 'civilization as we know it' and 'lawless savagery and chaos.'"
"C.O.P.S. is grateful to be the recipient of such a generous donation from Five Finger Death Punch," C.O.P.S. Executive Director Dianne Bernhard told Loudwire. "We not only appreciate their amazing musical talent, but their support for surviving families and co-workers of America's law enforcement truly sets them apart. Thank you on behalf of over 47,000 survivors!"
The Concerns of Police Survivors organization, which was established in 1984, provides peer support, scholarship opportunities, children's camps, counseling services, and support through trial and parole processes, according to the C.O.P.S. website.
The organization also hosts a yearly conference and provides training for law enforcement agencies on how to respond to the loss of a fellow officer.
In June, Bathory announced that the heavy metal band planned to donate a portion of ticket proceeds from their "And Justice for None" tour to the organization.
"On this next tour, we are donating a portion from every ticket sold to an organization called C.O.P.S.," Bathory told Loudwire at the time. "Basically, it's for the families of fallen police officers."
"I personally look at [the police] and think they are special people who deserve the respect and I don't know that the general population understands what they go through," the Hungarian-born guitarist explained. "I feel that they are not getting the respect that they deserve."
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Bathory noted that many people fail to recognize the life-and-death risks that law enforcement officers take every day.
"Realistically, we're not living in a world where everybody's got flowers and smiling and are peaceful or [singing] 'Kumbaya,'' he asserted. "So, for those who realize this is not reality, you have to accept that each city has a police force, and they are really that thin blue line, that thin layer of ice on a deep ocean of f--king chaos, and savagely things can happen to them."
Bathory commended those who have chosen to protect and serve, even when some members of society fail to recognize their sacrifices.
"There are certain people who will sign up and do this job," he said. "I don't have to look at my girlfriend and you don't have to look at your family and think, 'This could be my day.'"
"These guys, they go to work and realize they might not come home. They sign up for that and that is respectable," Bathory said.
Five Finger Death Punch's summer tour with co-headliner Breaking Benjamin was so successful, the bands decided to pair up for another run this fall, according to their website.
The fall tour, with special guests Bad Wolves, In Flames, and From Ashes to New, kicks off in Louisville, Kentucky on Sep. 29.
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Bravo, FFDP! Thank you for supporting the police! You (along with Taylor Swift and most country musicians) are a breath of fresh air in a mostly anti-police bias atmosphere in entertainment.
Thank you and Bravo FFDP.
As a retired police officer, I salute you. Your song, "Gone Away" says it all. We have lost so much. Rest In Peace my brothers and sisters in blue.
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One more reason they are one of my favorite bands.......my hat's off to you all, FFDP. May you stay around for a long ,long time. !
Five Finger Death Punch....opened this story to first, find out who the group is that chose that name, and second, to establish why they were newsworthy. Well, now they are "on my radar" as blessings in the world for the wonderful message they sent out and the significant amount of funds donated. Makes me proud...and certainly opens my eyes to some of the performers of this era...many of who are NOT worthy of note, while a group such as this is graciously and beneficially taking the Center Stage they deserve.
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The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee met via Zoom on October 28, 2021 to hear the complaints of Julie Souza and Ben Stacks, incumbent candidates for Rye City Council, against Lisa Tannenbaum, candidate for Rye City Council. Julie Souza and Ben Stacks were represented by Meg Cameron, their campaign manager. Lisa Tannenbaum attended with Bill Serratore from the New York State Democratic Committee and Shari Punyon, Chair of the Rye City Democratic Committee.
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FINDING: UNFAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICE
Lisa Tannenbaum's statement that "I am the only candidate with experience in government…" is false since she is not the "only" candidate with government experience. Ms. Souza and Mr. Stacks have been on the Rye City Council since 2018 and therefore have experience in government; the Rye City Council is a municipal body with legislative and administrative powers.
The statement in the Rye Patch article violates the following FCPC Principle: "The candidate will not use or condone any campaign material or advertisement that misstates, misrepresents or distorts material fact or any communication that misleads the public."
COMPLAINT 2: Julie Souza complains that Lisa Tannenbaum has misled voters by stating that she [Ms. Tannenbaum] is "…the only candidate that is an active Democrat." Ms. Souza claims that this statement is "false and damaging" and states "I have been an enrolled member of the Democratic party all my voting life. I am an officer of the Rye City Democratic Committee. I ran for City Council on the Democratic line in 2017 and am running for re-election on the Democratic line in 2021."
Lisa Tannenbaum's statement that she is "the only candidate that is an active Democrat" is false since she is not the "only" Democratic candidate; Ms. Souza has provided ample evidence to support that she is also an active Democrat and running for re-election on the Democratic line.
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The purpose of the Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee is to help set an acceptable standard for political discussion by offering a forum for identifying unfair campaign practices and promoting a climate in which candidates conduct honest and fair campaigns. The Committee encourages candidates to conduct campaigns openly and fairly, to focus on issues and qualifications, to refrain from dishonest and defamatory attacks, and to avoid the use of campaign materials that distort the facts.
The Committee accepts written complaints from candidates about alleged unfair campaign practices. The Committee may then hold hearings to determine whether the action complained about is indeed unfair or whether it falls within acceptable political discourse. Among other things that the Committee will consider to be an unfair campaign practice is a misstatement of a material fact or any communication that misleads the public.
The Committee has no power to compel anyone or any group to stop doing what it has found to be unfair, nor does it have the authority or power to enforce election or other laws.
If the Committee acts on a complaint, it will release its findings to inform the public. The Committee may choose not to consider a complaint; in that case, a hearing is not held and the parties to the complaint are notified.
Statement of Principles of the Committee, as stated in its Manual, is available at www.faircampaignpractices.org. The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee believes that candidates should conduct their campaigns in accordance with the following principles:
The candidate will conduct a campaign for public office openly and fairly, focusing on issues and qualifications.
The candidate will not use or condone any campaign material or advertisement that misstates, misrepresents or distorts material fact or any communication that misleads the public.
The candidate will neither engage in nor be involved with false or misleading attacks upon the character of an opponent, nor in invasions of privacy unrelated to fitness for office.
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The candidate will not abuse the Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee process in order to obtain political advantage. This includes, but is not limited to announcing that he/she has filed a complaint, or quoting from the Committee's Findings unless the individual Finding cited is quoted in its entirety. The Committee considers selective quotation or misrepresentation of its Findings to be an unfair campaign practice.
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L'Oreal, the world's biggest cosmetics company, said Friday it wants a leading Google executive to join its board to help the company boost online sales.
If L'Oreal's annual shareholders meeting on April 20 accepts management's recommendation, Eileen Naughton, Google's managing director and vice president for UK and Ireland sales and operations, will join the board, replacing former Renault chairman Louis Schweitzer.
"It's very important to have someone who can help the group navigate the digital world," L'Oreal chairman Jean-Paul Agon told an earnings news conference.
"We chose her because she's a great lady, very perspicacious, with great experience," he said.
"I don't know whether (internet giants) will one day be our competitors, but for now they're excellent partners," he said.
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Best Online History Degree: Students Before Profits Award
The Students Before Profits Award was created to recognize nonprofit universities and college offering degrees that put students before profits and education before the bottom line. For our ranking of the Online Bachelor's in History winners, we have selected accredited online History programs from noted nonprofit colleges and universities with lower than typical tuition costs and ranked them by affordability.
Students who choose to pursue an education in History are entering a degree program that will afford them a great understanding of liberal arts as well as provide them with an in-depth understanding of our past and how our society has arrived to where it is today. The beauty of studying a degree program like History is that due to its inclusion under the Liberal Arts banner, students will receive a vast array of applicable learning and skills that can be applied to many different jobs. These degree programs selected will provide students with indispensable skills and knowledge through flexible distance education curriculum that can be molded to fit the needs of the student.
Through the pursuit of a Bachelor's in History, students will be able to enter the workforce with a vast set of skills and teachings that can be applicable to many different jobs. This flexibility within the degrees usage allows students to pursue a multitude of different careers. Due to the heavy emphasis on reading, writing, analytical skills, argumentation, persuasion and the interpretation of texts, students can find themselves in jobs that leverage any one of these many skills. Some students find themselves working in advertising, others find jobs within the field of journalism, others work as historians, or educators. By gaining a Bachelor's of History students are not pigeonholed into one specific career path and can apply what they have learned to a wide array of career choices.
Note that tuition rates listed below are based on cost per credit and individual programs may have additional fees.
Ranking the Best Online History Degree Programs
#1. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Established in 1885, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is now the largest school in the city of Milwaukee, and the second largest school in the state of Wisconsin. Known initially as the Wisconsin State Normal School, the school operated in the city of Milwaukee until 1955 at which point it was combined with the University of Wisconsin-Extension's campus. The city of Milwaukee believed that by creating a great public university it would enable Milwaukee to become a greater city. Now, the University of Milwaukee enrolls over 27,000 students across its downtown campus. With its Carnegie Highest Research Activity classification and 191 degree programs to choose from, the University of Wisconsin is one of the state's premier research universities. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public institution.
Online History Degree
Delivered through the University of Wisconsin System's eCampus, the Bachelor of Arts in History degree program is designed and instructed by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukeee campus. This program is designed to allow students the flexibility to pursue a degree entirely online. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee hopes that students in their program will learn the various cultural perspectives of our human history and teach them to be inquisitive of the past in order to better understand problems of the present date. It is noted that while the program is offered entirely online, students will need to pay close attention in their planning of their to make sure that they are designing their schedule to take advantage of the times that the classes are offered. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of Wisconsin's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $31,560
#2. Nicholls State University
Named after Francis T. Nicholls, a former Louisiana governor and member of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Nicholls State University is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. About fifty miles outside of New Orleans, Nicholls State University sits along the Bayou Lafourche on what was once the historic Acadia Plantation. The school offers students over thirty different degree programs to choose from, including one of the countries oldest Culinary Arts programs. Currently, the school enrolls just over 6,000 students across its various programs and is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Nicholls State University is a public institution.
At Nicholls State University, student can enroll in the Online Bachelor of Arts in History program. This program of study is offered entirely online, allowing students the flexibility to tailor their class schedule to their current schedule. Students will study modern America, Europe and Asia, and will learn to think critically and apply the findings of our past to problems of the modern world. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Nicholls State University's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#3. West Texas A&M University
Started as one of seven of Texas' state-funded teacher colleges, West Texas A&M University has grown to become an institution of the Texas panhandle. Established in 1910 by the Texas State House of Representatives as the West Texas State Normal College, the school was created to teach teachers for the state of Texas. Over time, the school grew to encompass more degree programs, and finally was renamed West Texas A&M University in 1993 when it joined the Texas A&M University system. Located in Canyon, Texas, West Texas A&M University is located just thirteen miles of the Amarillo metropolitan area. Currently the school enrolls almost 10,000 students and offers jus under 100 different degree programs to choose from. West Texas A&M University is a public institution.
At West Texas A&M University, students have the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in History though the university's Online History program. The program focuses on understanding the complexity of human cultures and the way that various cultures have shaped modern society. Students will learn to hone their writing and reading skills, as well as becoming more analytical and stronger critical thinkers. This program is offered entirely online, entirely on-campus, or a mixture of the two. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: West Texas A&M University's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in History are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#4. Columbia College
Opened in 1851, Columbia College was established by state legislature as the Christian Female College to provide women with higher education. At the time of its establishment, Columbia College was the first women's college west of the Mississippi River. It wasn't until the year 1970 that Columbia College changed its name and became coeducational. The school continues to retain its covenant with the Christian Church. Located in the city of Columbia, Missouri, the school has been named by The Princeton Review as a "Best Midwestern University". The school currently enrolls approximately 2,100 students, and offers over seventy-five different programs of study. Columbia College is a private institution.
The Bachelor of Arts in History degree program offered by Columbia College is offered entirely online through the schools distance education program. By being offered entirely through distance education, students will be able to create schedules that best fit their current needs. Students in this program will participate in a survey of the world's various cultures and will learn how to apply historical happenings to issues of current day. By A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Columbia Colleges's Bachelor of Arts in History and Bachelor of Science in History are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
#5. Southern New Hampshire University
In 1932, Southern New Hampshire University was established by husband and wife, Harry and Gertrude Shapiro. At the time, the school was known as the New Hampshire School of Accounting and Secretarial Science. Located between the towns of Hooksett and Manchester in New Hampshire, Southern New Hampshire University enrolls 3,000 students at its on-campus facilities. But even greater than that is Southern New Hampshire University's online student body which tops out at over 60,000 students, making it one of the largest. Both the online and on-campus students are able to enroll in any of the hundreds of degree programs offered by the university. Southern New Hampshire University is a private institution.
Through Southern New Hampshire University's Online Bachelor of Arts in History degree program, students will learn about the events that shaped our modern society. Students will focus on the application of historical teachings towards modern-day problems and will learn valuable analytical and critical thinking skills. The program will also focus on providing a strong liberal arts education as well as teach students how to communicate more effectively and engage with the world. This program of study is offered entirely online allowing students to craft a schedule that best fits their needs. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Southern New Hampshire University's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
#6. Granite State College
One of the four schools in the University System of New Hampshire, Granite State College was established to offer flexible education options for adults. Established in 1972 in Concord, Granite State College still remains in its initial place of founding, but has expanded to nine other campuses, as well as its online campus. Part of Granite State College's mission is to provide adults with excellent, entirely online degree programs, to allow adults and working professionals the necessary flexibility to pursue further education. The school offers over fifty different degree programs, many of which can be completed entirely online. Granite State College is a public institution
Offered entirely online, Granite State College's Bachelor of Arts in History degree program is designed to be incredibly flexible and allow students to tailor it their current scheduling needs. This program is designed to have students examine different time periods, nations, and cultures to discover trends and patterns. Heavy emphasis will be given towards honing reading and writing skills, as well as learning how to think analytically. Students will also be taught necessary research methods and writing conventions that are relevant to the study and discourse of history. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Granite State College's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Tuition: $40,2000
#7. University of Maine at Presque Isle
Located in the largest city in Aroostook County, University of Maine at Presque Isle sits as the focal point of the city of Presque Isle. Established in 1903, the University of Maine at Presque Isle was established as a teacher preparation school under the name Aroostook State Normal College. The school underwent four different name changes until it was finally named the University of Maine at Presque Isle in 1971 after it had joined the University of Maine system. Now the school offers approximately sixty different degree programs for its student body of over 1,600 students to choose from. University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public institution.
The Online Bachelor's of History program at University of Maine at Presque Isle is offered entirely online through the university's distance education program. The course follows the same curriculum found on-campus and also offers students all the same academic support. Focusing on contemporary conflicts, ancient cultures, American and European history as well as Native American history, and historical methods, students will gain great insight into the history of the world and the skills needed to best interpret and understand modern society. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of Maine at Presque Isle's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
#8. University of Illinois Springfield
Opening its doors in 1969 as Sangamon State University, the University of Illinois Springfield was established by the Illinois General Assembly. It wasn't until 1995 that the school was incorporated into the the University of Illinois system that it was renamed to the University of Illinois Springfield. Located in the city of Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield is currently home to a student body of nearly 5,500 students. Currently, the University of Illinois Springfield offers its students nearly fifty different degree programs, much of which are available online. The University of Illinois is a public institution.
Made available through the University of Illinois Springfield's distance education program, the Bachelor of Arts in History degree program is available entirely online for students. Offered year-round and online, students are afforded the most flexible means to pursue a degree in history from the University of Illinois Springfield. The degree program is offered in three different concentrations: American History, European and World History, and Public History. Students will learn valuable reading and writing skills, as well as critical thinking skills crucial to a strong liberal arts education in history. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program
Accreditation: University of Illinois' Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
#9. University of Central Florida
A major space-grant university, the University of Central Florida is one of the state's, and America's, largest public research universities. The school was founded in 1963 by an act of the Florida Legislature under the name Florida Technological University with the mission of aiding the U.S. Space Program and the nearby Kennedy Space Station. The school was later renamed to the University of Central Florida in the year 1978. Now the school enrolls over 63,000 students making it the largest public university in the United State by both total enrollment and undergraduate enrollment. The school offers over 200 different degree programs to choose from many of which are offered through distance education. University of Central Florida is a public institution.
At the University of Central Florida, students can enroll in an entirely online Bachelor of Arts in History degree program. The program requires absolutely no visits to the University of Central Florida campus and focuses on cultivating many of the necessary skills desirable to a History major. Students will learn to sharpen their reading, writing, and analytical skills when examine historical information. They will learn how to apply the dealings of the pass to issues of the present and future. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of Central Florida's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#10. Liberty University
Established in 1971 by Jerry Falwell, the Senior Past of Thomas Road Baptist Church, the makings of Liberty University were formed. Initially named the Lynchburg Baptist College, it was later renamed to the Liberty Baptist College in 1976 and then later renamed once more to Liberty University in 1984. Ever since, Liberty University has remained a cornerstone of the small, rural town of Lynchburg, Virginia. While still open and accepting of all religious denominations, the school still maintains the rich Christian heritage and traditions that Liberty University was initially founded on. Now, the school enrolls over 15,000 at their campus, but is also home to a staggering 100,000 students through its online presence. Liberty University is a private institution.
Students who choose to enroll in Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in History degree program, will be able to take their courses entirely online without ever having to step foot on the Liberty University campus. Students are also not required to enter the program with any prior college credits and can receive all required 120 credits through the online program. Through this degree program, students will learn about American History, focusing on topics from the Civil War, through World War II, all the way up to more contemporary issues. Students will also learn to identify major American economic trends and learn to apply historical precedent to problems faced by modern America. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Liberty University's Bachelor of Science in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#11. Regent University
Opened in 1977, Regent University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. When founded by Pat Robertson, Regent University was initially named the Christian Broadcasting Network University and was later renamed Regent University in 1990. The name is in reference to a regent who is somebody who"represents Christ, our Sovereign". Founded with a rich Christian heritage, the school is welcoming to those of all religions. Regent University is known for its robust online education program that has its roots back in 1997 when the school developed an online Master of Arts program in Business and Leadership. Now the school enrolls just over 6,100 students and offers seventy courses of study. Regent University is a private institution.
The Bachelor of Arts in History degree program at Regent University is offered entirely online through the school's distance education platform. Students who enroll in the degree program will be able to tailor their class schedule around and pre-existing commitments, allowing for a flexible education. This degree program focuses on teaching students the necessary critical thinking, research, problem solving, and persuasive communication skills needed to excel in many different careers including journalism or government. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Regent University's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#12. University of Louisiana at Monroe
In 1931, the University of Louisiana at Monroe opened as Ouachita Parish Junior College. The school was later elevated to university status in 1969, and was renamed to University of Louisiana at Monroe in the year 1999. In 2002, the school underwent a massive campaign to revitalize and renew the campus. Located in the city of Monroe, the University of Louisiana at Monroe sprawls across the downtown area. Currently, the University of Louisiana at Monroe enrolls almost 9,000 students. Students at the University of Louisiana at Monroe are offered over forty different degree programs to choose from. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public institution.
Offered as part of the University of Louisiana at Monroe's eULM platform for distance education, the Bachelor of Arts in History degree program is designed from the ground up to be taken entirely online. Students in this degree program will experience a curriculum that specializes in the history of the United States, as well as covering world history. Through the program students will learn valuable skills in historical research and analysis. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of Louisiana at Monroe's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#13. Oregon State University
With designations from Carnegie with "Highest research activity" status, Oregon State University is one of the largest public research universities in the northwest. Established as a community school back in 1856, the school soon became the Corvallis College. Shortly after the receipt of a land grant through the First Morill Act, the school was renamed Corvallis State Agricultural College and it began to grant degrees. It wasn't until 1961 that the school's name was changed to Oregon State University. Still located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University has grown to enroll almost 26,000 students. The school offers more than 200 different degree programs to choose from. Oregon State University is a public institution.
At Oregon State University, students are able to enroll in both a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Science in History through the school's eCampus. This program is designed to be taken entirely online, allowing students the ability to plan their class schedule around their current day-to-day lives. Students in this program will study patterns and relationship from history to better understand contemporary global issues. Critical thinking, writing, and argumentation skills will be honed and developed through this course. A minimum of 180 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Oregon State University's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in History are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
#14. Sam Houston State University
Founded in 1879, Sam Houston State University is the third oldest public university in the state of Texas. It is also one of the oldest schools for teaching west of the Mississippi River. Sam Houston State University is located in the city of Huntsville for which the politician Sam Houston is buried, for whom the school is named after. Sam Houston State University is part of the Texas State University System, and enrolls approximately 21,000 students across its downtown campus. Students in the school have nearly 130 different degree programs to choose from, twenty of which are available online. Sam Houston State University is a public institution.
Students enrolled in Sam Houston State University's History program are able to choose from either a Bachelor of Science in History or a Bachelor of Arts in History. Both programs are available entirely online, and students are asked to include a foreign language and a minor when pursuing the Bachelor of Arts. Students in the program will complete a survey of American history as well as history of the world. Through this program students will hone reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Sam Houston State University's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor Science in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#15. Ottawa University
Formed in 1865 by Reverend Jotham Meeker, Ottawa University was started to teach young children of the Ottawa Indian tribe. From the schools beginnings, Ottawa University was affiliated with the Baptist church and still remains so to this day, but is still welcoming and accepting of all religious affiliations and backgrounds. Located in the city of Ottawa, Kansas, Ottawa University currently enrolls approximately 630 students on its main campus and additional 7,000 more students at its online campus. The school currently offers its students over sixty different degree programs to pursue. Ottawa University is a private institution
Known for it's large online campus, Ottawa University offers students a Bachelor of Arts in History degree program that is entirely online – requiring no visits to campus. Students entering this program are able to take the entire thing from start to finish online through Ottawa University or can transfer up to 80 credit hours. Through this program students will learn about many topics including American Women's History, Religion in American Culture, Global Issues in Historical Perspective, an many more. Students will also learn to strengthen their reading and writing skills, as well as persuasive and argumentative techniques. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Otawa University's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
#16. University of Maryland University College
To provide people with a means to continue their education and professional development, the University of Maryland University College was opened in 1947. Following the traditional meaning of the world college, a school dedicated to professional development, the University of Maryland University College received its name. Now the school has grown to become one of the largest distance educators. Students are offered over 120 different degree programs to enroll in while attending the university. University of Maryland University College enrolls 90,000 students worldwide. University of Maryland University College is a public institution.
Students enrolled in University of Maryland University College's Online History Bachelor's degree program are afforded the ability to pursue a liberal arts education in history without ever having to step foot on a college campus. This program of study does not require students to enter with any prior college credits allowing students with no prior college experience to pursue this degree. In this program, students will study a range of geographical regions and historical eras including but not limited to the United States, wartime Europe, and China. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of Maryland University Colleges's Online History Bachelor's is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
#17. Arizona State University
With a massive student body of over 82,000 students, Arizona State University ranks at the tops of the list as the largest public university in the United States. Following the values of the "New American University, Arizona State University doesn't try to exclude students, but prides itself on how many students it can enroll and what they can bring out of them. Opened as the Territorial Normal School in 1885, the school has remained at its Tempe, Arizona location since its opening. That isn't to say that Arizona State University is just limited to its original campus. The school has grown immensely over the years, sprawling across five different campuses across the Phoenix metro area. Students at Arizona State University are offered over 350 different degree programs to choose from. Arizona State University is a public institution.
Made available through Arizona State University's ASU Online distance education program, students can enroll in the university's Bachelor of Arts in History degree program. This program requires no campus visits as the entire curriculum can be delivered online, and students are able to transfer credits into the program but it is not required. Students in the program are able to target two specific areas of study: history of the United States or history of the World. Through their studies, students will take part in the critical, historical, and comparative study of texts, as well as the development of reading and writing skills. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Arizona State University's Online Bachelor's in History is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
#18. Valley City State University
Leveraging the power of emerging technologies, Valley City State University has always stayed on the forefront of technological innovations when it comes to education. Since 1996, all students at Valley City State University have been issued laptops and all courses are designed around their inclusion. Opened in 1890, Valley City State University as a teaching college, the school quickly expanded to offer a wider range of educational opportunities. Currently, the school enrolls approximately 1,400 students on-campus and many more in its online program. Students that are enrolled at Valley City State University can choose from over eighty different degrees to study. Valley City State University is a public institution.
At Valley City State University, students can enroll to study either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in History through the school's distance education program. Students enrolled in the distance education program are not required to have any campus visits and are able to take the entirety of the program online. The program is accepting of transfer credits but it is not required. Through their studies, students will not only partake in a survey of the world's history, but they will also participate in studies of the history of the environment. Students will also learn to read, understand, and compare historical texts furthering their critical thinking and analytical skills. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Valley City State University's Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in History are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
#19. Washington State University
Known as "Wazzu" amongst its alumni, Washington State University was founded in 1890 in the city of Pullman. Initially named Washington Agricultural College and School of Science, the school was later renamed to State College of Washington in 1905, and was finally renamed to Washington State University in 1959. Remaining in Pullman, Washington since its opening, the college has expanded to campuses in Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, as well as its successful online Global Campus. Currently, the school enrolls almost 30,000 students across its campuses, and offers hundreds of degree programs to choose from.Washington State University is a public institution.
Offered through Washington State University's Global Campus online distance education program, students can enroll in a Humanities degree with a History concentration. This degree program is made available entirely online and requires no campus visits. Students are able to apply transfer credits towards the degree, but it is not required to complete the program of study. Within this program students will receive a broad education in the humanities, while being able to look more specifically at various topics in history including American history, world history, and more. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Washington State University's Online Humanities – History Concentration is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
#20. University of North Alabama
In 1830, LaGrange College opened its doors to its first class, setting the groundwork for what would later become the University of North Alabama. The school was founded for students of all denominations and continues its open and accepting heritage to this day. Located in Florence, Alabama, University of North Alabama is the state's oldest public university. University of North Alabama continues to grow as it has expanded beyond its initial Florence campus to include campuses in Tuscumbia, Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. The school enrolls over 7,000 students currently across its four campus locations, and students are able to enroll in over 150 different programs of study. University of North Alabama is a public institution.
Students who choose to enroll in the University of North Alabama's Online History program are afforded the option to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts in History or a Bachelor of Science in History. The program is designed to be taken entirely online and students are never asked to make visits to the University of North Alabama campus. Students are also able to transfer credits into the program or can take the entire degree program through the university. By taking this degree of study, students will participate in a survey of various culture's history as well as develop skills in analytical and critical thinking. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of North Alabama's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#21. University of Memphis
At the turn of the 20th century, Tennessee legislated the creation of four different state colleges to be built through the General Education Bill. In 1909, the University of Memphis opened its doors as West Tennessee Normal School. At this time, there were some schools already in the area under the name University of Memphis, but those were absorbed into the Tennessee Normal School. The school was later renamed to University of Memphis in 1994. Currently, the school is located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Enrolling over 22,000 students across its downtown Memphis campus, the University of Memphis offers 254 different areas of study. University of Memphis is a public institution.
History Degree Online
At the University of Memphis, students can enroll in a Bachelor of Arts in History degree that is offered entirely online, on-campus, or a mixture of both. The University of Memphis has designed the curriculum to be flexible to students and can be pursued in whatever way they would like. Students are not required to transfer any credits in but can if they so choose. In this degree program, students will learn about key historical events, learn how to analyze primary historical documents, and learn proper research techniques in order to form proper historical arguments. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of Memphis' Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#22. National University
To provide working adults with a means to continue their education, former Lieutenant Commander David Chigos of the United States Navy opened National Education in the year 1972. First opened in San Diego, California, National University relocated its main campus to La Jolla, and later established remote campuses in Virginia, Georgia, Nevada, and Florida. To cater to the needs of the working professionals enrolled at National University, the school offers a vast majority of its classes at night, on the weekends, and online. Enrolling over 24,000 students, National University is the twelfth largest private, non-profit university in the United States and the second largest in California. Students are able to enroll in over 130 different programs of study. National University is a private institution.
At National University, students can enroll in their Bachelor of Arts in History degree program that is made available entirely online. Students are able to take this class without ever having to go to campus and are not required to have prior college credits, however the program is accepting of transfer credits. The curriculum of the Bachelor of Arts in History degree is centered around the completion of three core competencies: to engage the mind of those who study history, introduce students to worlds, times, places, and cultures they have not considered, and to promote the development of critical thinking. At the completion of this program, students are also able to transfer in National University's Master of Arts in History if they completed the program with a 3.5 GPA. A minimum of 180 quarter units are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: National University's Bachelor of Arts in History is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
#23. Drury University
Formerly known as Springfield College, Drury University was opened in 1872 by Congregationalist missionaries. Drury University's founding was modeled after that of Dartmouth College and Yale University. At the turn of the 21st century, the school was renamed to its current name, Drury University. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri, Drury University has grown to become an important part of the city's downtown area. Drury University enrolls almost 5,500 students currently and offers over seventy-five different degree programs for students to choose from. Drury University is a private institution.
Offered entirely online, Drury University students can pursue a Bachelor of Science in History degree through the school's distance education program. The program is a degree completion program and requires that students have at least 84 transfer credits to participate in the program. Beyond that, the program is able to be schedule flexibly around a student's current working schedule. Upon completion, students will have a greater knowledge of the world's cultures and have developed valuable reading, writing, and argumentation skills. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: Drury University's Bachelor of Science in History is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Tuition: $10,764*
*This is a degree-completion program. Transfer credits are required to complete this program. This program is 36 credit hours and requires an additional 84 credit hours of transfer credits.
#24. King University
Built on land donated by Reverend James King, for which the school is named, King University was established in 1866. The initial plot of land quickly became too small for the growing school and King University was forced to move to its current location inside of Bristol, Tennessee. Initially named King College, the school changed its name after an announcement in 2013. The school was founded on Presbyterian traditions that continue to this day, but is also welcoming and open to people of all religious affiliation. Now the school is home to just under 3,000 students at its Bristol campus. Students at King University are able to enroll in eighty different degree programs. King University is a private institution.
Made available entirely online, students enrolled in King University's Bachelor Science in History degree program are not required to make any visits to the university's Bristol campus. Students must note that while all the course are available online, the degree program does require that 76 additional credits are to be transferred to graduate. Through this plan of study, students will learn about Western History, as well as non-Western history. This program will work to sharpen and increase reading and writing skills among those enrolled. A minimum of 124 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: King University's Bachelor of Science in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
#25. University of South Carolina
Opened in 1801 as South Carolina College with just only nine total students, University of South Carolina has grown immensely over the years. Now, the school sits at the center of the University of South Carolina System of higher education as the flagship school. The University of South Carolina is home to nearly 34,000 students making it one of the largest schools in the state. Located at the top of the Congaree River, University of South Carolina is located in downtown Columbia, South Carolina's capital. Due to its size, the University of South Carolina has grown to encompass seven different satellite campuses each located throughout the downtown Columbia area. The school has been recognized for its excellence in research by the Carnegie Foundation and offers its student body over 350 different programs of study.
Offered as a concentration of the school's Liberal Studies program, students are able to enroll in University of South Carolina's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in History program entirely made available online through the school's Palmetto College. However, this program is a degree completion program and requires students to enroll with at least sixty previous credits to complete this degree. Students in this program will gain strong background in the liberal arts while specializing more closely in studies of various geographical and cultural histories. A minimum of 120 credits are required to complete this program.
Accreditation: University of South Carolina's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in History is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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