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Democrats urge DeVos to take back ACICS' recognition
The politicians said they found new evidence of "misleading information" in the Ed Department's recommendation to restore the accreditor's status.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 13, 2018 -
U of Michigan cuts ties with China’s Confucius Institute
The university joins other U.S. colleges that have scrapped relationships with the controversial brand of Chinese cultural centers in recent years.
By James Paterson • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Free college programs need more than just tuition funding
In a new report, The Century Foundation says these efforts should support the higher enrollment and student needs they tend to generate.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Walmart pledges $4M to Colorado retail training programs
The grant is part of a $100 million initiative to help workers upskill as more companies seek training for their employees, and colleges are taking notice.
By Hallie Busta , Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Master's programs are becoming more popular, diverse
Facing enrollment declines and reduced state support, some U.S. colleges are turning to graduate programs as a way to fuel revenue growth.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Salaries of the highest-paid public college chiefs up 28%
While public college execs' pay rose year-over-year, it fell 4% for their private college counterparts, according to Chronicle of Higher Education data.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Report: 2 in 5 states use multiple measures for remedial placement
Higher ed leaders have been rethinking remedial education as a growing body of research reveals traditional programs may not be working.
By James Paterson • Dec. 12, 2018 -
How U of Michigan used targeted outreach to recruit more low-income students
A new study looks at the impact of a targeted mailing campaign encouraging low-income, high-performing students to apply and get free tuition.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Students have plenty of credential options but lack information on value, quality
Short-term credentials let learners upskill quickly, but a better way is needed to tell if they will be worth it, panelists at a Washington, D.C., event said Monday.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Dream Center sued over claims it misled students on Art Institutes accreditation
The lawsuit alleges the social services nonprofit kept students in the dark for months about four campuses that lost their accreditation.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2018 -
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Tapping into G-R-I-T to enhance students' 'burn to learn'
Equip students with the GRIT™ to achieve their goals in college and beyond.
By Paul G. Stoltz • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Stanford drops home equity from financial aid calculations
More colleges are upping their scholarships and targeting higher income brackets in order to draw students with larger unmet needs.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Yale and Harvard join coding boot camp trend
One program targets students and the other working adults as more colleges address growing demand for workforce-oriented tech training.
By James Paterson • Dec. 11, 2018 -
UC Berkeley announces 5-part plan to boost diversity as numbers lag
In a letter, Chancellor Carol Christ said the university has "work to do, and that time is relatively short," but achieving diversity today can be a challenge.
By James Paterson • Dec. 10, 2018 -
MIT report finds no 'compelling case' to cut Saudi ties
U.S. colleges have faced greater scrutiny of their relationships with the kingdom after the murder of a Washington Post journalist at a Saudi consulate.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 10, 2018 -
UNC-Chapel Hill teaching assistants strike over plan for Silent Sam statue
The debate centers on a plan to relocate the statue, which protestors pulled down in August, to a new $5.3 million on-campus history center.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 10, 2018 -
U of Minnesota names Joan Gabel as first female president
The lone finalist for the job, she will earn an annual salary of $640,000 — more than current President Eric Kaler's base of $625,250.
By Ben Unglesbee • Updated Dec. 20, 2018 -
Higher ed consolidation could pick up in 2019, Fitch says
The ratings agency joined Moody's this week in issuing a negative outlook for the sector as it grapples with challenges including slow tuition revenue growth.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 7, 2018 -
Michigan State applications sink 8.3% in wake of Nassar scandal
The decline runs counter to applicant growth experienced at most other Big Ten Conference institutions.
By James Paterson • Dec. 7, 2018 -
U of South Florida brings grocer Publix to campus
USF's president said the move to bring Florida's biggest grocery chain to campus helps its aims of becoming "a vibrant living-learning environment."
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 7, 2018 -
Higher-paying, preprofessional programs cost more to teach
Costs can vary based on class sizes and faculty pay, according to a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Women were majority of medical school entrants for 2nd straight year
Although more women are entering the medical profession, research shows it has a long way to go to establish gender equity.
By James Paterson • Dec. 6, 2018 -
Education Corporation of America shuts down after ACICS pulls accreditation
The operator of for-profit Virginia College and Brightwood Career Institute is closing 70-plus campuses amid mounting financial and compliance troubles.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 6, 2018 -
UC Berkeley to settle free speech lawsuit for $70K
The settlement comes as colleges balance protecting free speech on campus and ensuring security at events where speakers may stoke unrest.
By Natalie Schwartz • Dec. 5, 2018 -
Betsy DeVos inks agreement with Swiss on apprenticeships
The memorandum of understanding brings a pledge from nearly two dozen Swiss companies with U.S. ties to help create training opportunities here.
By James Paterson • Dec. 5, 2018
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