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Lawmakers probe oversight of for-profit college conversions to nonprofit status
A panel of higher ed experts answered questions about how the Education Department and IRS vet these transactions.
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Sponsored by AccelerEdThriving post-pandemic: What's next for digital teaching and learning?
Three themes stand out that guide how institutions may consider the use of digital tools and technologies to ensure student success.
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Colorado bill would restrict public details on college president candidates
Public schools would only need to disclose the name of one finalist for the job.
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Number of Hispanic-serving institutions continues to grow
Thirty colleges became HSIs last academic year, and more than 300 are on the cusp of the designation.
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Student investment funds prioritize sustainability: report
As colleges reconsider their approach to investing, some student investors are putting money into businesses that address climate change and social equity.
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OpinionHow UNC Charlotte is bringing transfers in and stop-outs back
The university's 49erNext and 49er Finish programs provide a template for expanding enrollment while offering a suite of support services.
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How the J&J pause is affecting campus vaccination efforts
The news complicates some colleges' plans to give students the shots before they head home for the summer.
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Deep DiveWhat other states can learn from Michigan about serving adult students
Lawmakers and colleges there have been instituting policies that remove financial barriers for this often-overlooked population.
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Under pressure from colleges, Zoom hands over control of virtual events
After the company canceled several institutional events last fall, colleges said it was undermining academic freedom and First Amendment rights.
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Starbucks to open innovation lab at Arizona State University
The coffee chain is one of several quick-service restaurants looking to higher education institutions for help with research and development.
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Biden's pick for top higher ed post outlines priorities in confirmation hearing
The Senate education committee's lead Republican said a nomination is likely and that he "will probably" support it.
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Deep DiveInternships 'somewhat in flux' as employers make reopening decisions
Employers reconfigured, delayed and even canceled their programs last year. How they revive those offerings is expected to vary widely.
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Valdosta State creates online college to draw local students away from national universities
The Georgia institution is charging less per credit than its competitors, but experts note it may need to do more to stand out.
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Medical residency programs and participation grew amid accreditor shift: GAO
The change also contributed to a nearly 17% increase in programs participating in the national match program, other data shows.
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A switch to test-optional led to modest gains in underrepresented students: study
However, new research on use of the policy at 99 private colleges indicates that it alone won't yield "transformative" change.
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Full-time faculty wages fall for the first time in nearly a decade, survey finds
Average salaries for faculty members dipped 0.4% when adjusted for inflation, according to the American Association of University Professors.
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Most incoming college students want face-to-face classes this fall: survey
As schools map out their reopening plans, a poll of more than 21,000 students and parents shows their comfort with vaccine mandates and safety protocols.
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Grand Valley State looks to HBCU partner to grow STEM diversity
The Michigan university is teaming up with Georgia's Fort Valley State on a program that will give students a bachelor's and master's in five years.
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OpinionAs in-person classes resume, colleges shouldn't lose steam on faculty training
Professional development in pedagogy should be required throughout an instructor's employment, one teaching and learning dean explains.
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College transfer enrollment still lagging this spring, survey says
Fewer students attending institutions this fall and increased attrition during the academic year drove the declines, according to the Clearinghouse.
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Biden's $103B budget proposal for the Ed Dept would boost Pell, MSI funding
The request increases last year's budget by more than 40%. It comes as many in higher ed advocate for an expansion of the federal need-based grant.
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How colleges can help undocumented students get the coronavirus vaccine
Some unauthorized immigrants are encountering barriers to getting their shots, but experts say schools can take several steps to help clear them.
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Florida lawmakers pass bill requiring 'viewpoint diversity' survey at public colleges
The measure contains other provisions critics fear will hamper free speech.
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PASSHE faculty survey shows lack of support for mergers
The findings reflect earlier criticisms that the system is not being transparent about plans to combine six institutions into two new ones.
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Nevada bill would spin off state's community colleges
A separate two-year college system has been proposed before, but it didn't gain traction among higher education leaders.
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Tennessee may owe its public HBCU up to $544M
A legislative analysis found the state hasn't been fulfilling its requirement to match Tennessee State University's federal land-grant funds.
