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Do adults without degrees see the value of college?
New research commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on how 18- to 30-year-olds without college diplomas view higher education.
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Sponsored by Knack Technologies
Unlocking potential: How UNH and Knack teamed up to transform peer tutoring
Learn how the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has taken a pioneering step towards enhancing academic support for its students through their strategic partnership with Knack.
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Northland College needs $12M to stay open, officials say
The environmentally focused Wisconsin institution lacks the resources to operate beyond the current academic year without an infusion of funding.
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Fontbonne University to close in 2025
The president of the Roman Catholic institution pointed to more than 15 years of enrollment declines and a looming demographic cliff.
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Biden proposes free community college, Pell Grant increases in FY25 budget
The president's funding proposal is likely dead on arrival in a divided Congress, but it shows his priorities for higher education.
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Independent contractor rule takes effect
In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.
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New Mexico to establish $959M higher ed fund supporting free tuition
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the trust will cement the state’s status as a leader in college equity and access.
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Clarkson University to transfer 16 graduate teaching programs to Siena College
Siena expects to benefit from adding high-demand offerings, while Clarkson said the move will help keep its focus on technological education.
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Opinion // President Speaks
How universities can prepare graduates for an AI-driven world
Colleges should focus on teaching the life skills that will outlast inevitable technological changes, the president of High Point University contends.
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Can microcredentialing help address teacher shortages?
UCLA’s ExcEL Leadership Academy aims to use the model to create a pathway for current teachers to earn multilingual certification.
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DEI at public colleges, medical schools comes under congressional attack
Republicans on the House's education committee took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion during a two-hour hearing Thursday.
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FAFSA submissions from high school seniors are down 38%
Members of the class of 2024 submitted roughly 1.1 million forms by Feb. 23, according to a recent analysis from the National College Attainment Network.
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Massachusetts ramps up financial oversight for 2 faith-based colleges
The state's higher education department said it couldn't confirm that Boston Baptist College and Northpoint Bible College will be able to stay open.
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Soft skills lead to faster promotions, LinkedIn data shows
For talent professionals, this means upskilling initiatives and the hiring process should include a focus on soft skills.
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A timeline of Birmingham-Southern College’s bid to stay open
Alabama’s Senate passed a bill that would give the institution a second shot at a $30 million loan program.
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How North Idaho College’s accreditation fell under threat
Dysfunction has plagued the community college’s board, but some are hopeful the institution can get back on track.
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Liberty University fined record $14M over campus safety law violations
The U.S. Department of Education wants to send the message that it will hold colleges accountable for Clery Act noncompliance, an agency official said.
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Dartmouth men’s basketball players vote to unionize
The historic election could have seismic implications for the ongoing debate over whether college athletes should be considered employees.
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Valparaiso University to weigh cutting 28 programs
The private nonprofit in Indiana will announce which degrees are ending by the beginning of fall 2024.
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Legal threat over University of Phoenix deal gains momentum
An Idaho legislative committee advanced a resolution that would allow the Legislature's leaders to file a lawsuit over the transaction.
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Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training
Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the learning platform.
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Which colleges are extending their decision deadlines?
The National Association for College Admission Counseling released a public directory showing which member institutions have pushed back key dates.
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Notre Dame College to close after spring semester
The Roman Catholic college cited declining enrollment and fewer traditional-aged students as factors in its decision to close.
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Another continuing resolution pushes FY 24 education funding decision to March 22
President Joe Biden on Friday approved the short-term funding plan, which includes a FAFSA provision.
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Idaho lawmakers could put University of Phoenix deal at ‘grave risk,’ official says
A member of the state’s education board told legislators that taking legal action — as threatened in a pending resolution — could imperil the transaction.
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Column // Merger Watch
How can governors oversee successful higher education mergers?
Several factors influence the outcomes of consolidation efforts, including whether public systems have healthy relationships with state leaders.