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Indiana uses career coaching to upskill workers
The project will partner with various stakeholders, including high schools and colleges, for skills training and leadership development opportunities.
By Riia O'Donnell , Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 25, 2019 -
George Mason U rolls out food delivery robots on campus
Food is a major area of focus for colleges exploring creative ways to get the attention of today's tech-savvy and comfort-conscious students.
By James Paterson • Jan. 25, 2019 -
How Mills College transformed its 'deficit culture'
Amid a massive budget shortfall, the California liberal arts college had to change how stakeholders viewed resources and its mission.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 25, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Why the construction trades are a draw for Gen Z
The trades are proving to be an attractive alternative to college, and organizations are stepping up to train high schoolers and new graduates.
By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Deep Dive
4 ways colleges can make career prep 'unavoidable' for students
With workforce readiness a growing priority, institutions can benefit from revamping their career services to get more students to use them.
By James Paterson • Jan. 24, 2019 -
For-profit National American U raises doubts about survival
The company's turnaround strategy involves closing its campuses and shifting its focus entirely online, according to a securities filing.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Provosts take a hard line on sexual harassment, workforce development
In a survey, many said sexual harassment has been tolerated for "far too long," and they expressed concerns over the shift from the liberal arts.
By James Paterson • Jan. 24, 2019 -
Massachusetts to monitor struggling private colleges
The Board of Higher Education will add oversight amid continued closures and consolidation among the state's small private colleges.
By James Paterson • Jan. 23, 2019 -
How buying the Art Institutes brought Dream Center to the brink of collapse
The college chain's revenue fell tens of millions of dollars short of what its previous owner projected, the nonprofit said in receivership court filings.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Jan. 25, 2019 -
There's no standard path to — or from — the provost's office
The internal-facing role is changing as presidents' duties evolve, and the skills needed make it less the stepping-stone to the presidency it once was.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 23, 2019 -
Liberal arts students most likely to feel supported by faculty, mentors
Studies show such relationships are critical for students' confidence and job market success, suggesting a need for improvement across the board.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How state agencies prepared for the chaos of ECA's abrupt closure
"We saw the writing on the wall," one regulator said of the coordinated attempt to get ahead of the for-profit's eventual shutdown, which hit 20,000 students.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 22, 2019 -
State support for higher ed slowed in 2018
To keep student costs down, public colleges are laying off staff, fundraising more, partnering with private companies and even cutting tuition outright.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Feb. 8, 2019 -
UVA to launch data science school with $120M gift
The move follows growth in the field and similar initiatives recently announced at other colleges and universities.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 22, 2019 -
U of Southern Maine may change its name to broaden appeal
The university, which hopes to link itself to the state's largest city, joins other institutions looking to new branding to help draw students.
By James Paterson • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Dartmouth denies officials ignored sexual misconduct complaints
In its response to a $70 million lawsuit, the college said it "moved expeditiously" to investigate students' allegations of sexual misconduct.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 18, 2019 -
Distressed Hampshire College will admit smaller incoming class for fall 2019
The New England liberal arts college is only admitting early decision applicants and students who deferred admission last year as it evaluates its future.
By James Paterson • Updated Feb. 5, 2019 -
Ed Department allows state regulators at the rulemaking table — but not AGs
States have a strong stake in the negotiations around accrediting, but some worry the rulemaking committee lacks consumer protection expertise.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 18, 2019 -
Study: Black students more likely to attend college if taught by black teachers in early grades
The study found that the odds of college enrollment for black students who had a black teacher increased by 13% when compared with peers who didn't.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Coursera adds health care vertical with 15 university partners
The online learning platform is rolling out the new offerings, which include two master's degrees, to address growing demand for healthcare workers.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Clarkson U to offer joint 3-2 degree with Chinese colleges
The MBA program forges new institutional ties and brings Chinese students to the U.S. as colleges are examining their academic ties with the country.
By James Paterson • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Report: Online learning should 'supplement' — not replace — face-to-face instruction
A pair of researchers caution against weakening rules around regular and substantive interaction, which they call online education's "Achilles' heel."
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 17, 2019 -
New York Gov. Cuomo proposes tougher rules on for-profits, student loan servicers
In his latest budget proposal, the governor blasted the Trump administration's deregulatory policies and said he aims to "fill the gap" in consumer protection.
By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Michigan State Interim President John Engler resigns over remarks about Nassar victims
Engler, a former Michigan governor, came under fire for comments that victims of sports doctor Larry Nassar are "still enjoying" being in the "spotlight."
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Jan. 17, 2019 -
Ending Pell Grant ban for prisoners could give 463,000 college access, report finds
Restoring federal student aid for inmates could also save states $365.8 million annually by reducing recidivism while raising Pell costs by less than 10%.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 16, 2019
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