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A professor’s contract not renewed after she criticized changes in campus mental health services
She and others criticized Florida Polytechnic University over reducing on-campus mental health services at the time of a student suicide.
By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Report: Students, staff could be weak points for cyberattacks
Some attacks have been traced to off-campus opponents of students playing online games who hoped to slow the network in order to win.
By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
U of California System commits to 100% clean energy by 2025
As more universities commit to clean energy goals, the system seeks to promote its climate action leadership among campuses and within the state.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Free speech is not a critical issue in the Nebraska system, report finds
A University of Nebraska poll of students and staff found they feel as though they can express themselves but worry not all views are being heard.
By James Paterson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Fundraising to support deep tuition discount at St. John's College
A $300 million fundraising campaign aims to balance a $17,000 cut in the posted per-student tuition annual price, but many students already pay far less.
By James Paterson • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Report: Hispanic-serving institutions prepare students for life after college
Latino graduates were more likely than college graduates nationwide to say they had an ideal job and do work that interests them.
By Halona Black • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Ed Department reopens case alleging discrimination against Jewish Rutgers students
The 2011 case will be reviewed as discrimination against an ethnic group, which could cause Zionism opponents to face stricter civil rights enforcement.
By James Paterson • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Obama borrower defense rules could get new life
A federal judge today will consider the implementation of delayed Obama-era student loan borrower defense to repayment regulations.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Ohio taps community colleges to help prevent cyberattacks during 2018 midterms
Community colleges are of interest to such state initiatives because of their imperative to educate local residents and their access to resources.
By Halona Black • Sept. 13, 2018 -
How Southeast colleges are bracing for Hurricane Florence
Campus officials cleared out students days ahead of the storm's expected landfall, but evacuations are only the beginning.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 13, 2018 -
500th lawsuit filed against Michigan State over Larry Nassar sexual abuse claims
One of the lawsuits alleges the university knew about the disgraced sports doctor's behavior five years earlier than previously thought.
By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Another college protests Nike ad by removing its goods from campus store
Truett McConnell University, a Christian liberal arts college in Georgia, said it will reconsider its decision if Nike apologizes to troops and law enforcement.
By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Critics say looser sexual misconduct rules won’t save colleges money
The federal policy shift designed to reduce the number of cases — and the amount colleges spend on investigating them — may not accomplish its objectives, experts say.
By James Paterson • Sept. 13, 2018 -
For-profit college chain sanctioned by accreditor
The Utah-based Center for Excellence in Higher Education previously tried to have its status changed to nonprofit.
By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018 -
One-third of community college students in remedial courses don’t need them
A new report suggests looking beyond test scores to GPA and non-cognitive assessments to reduce the number of students required to take such classes.
By James Paterson • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
The future of American higher education abroad faces a test in Hungary
Central European University, which is chartered in the U.S., may be forced to leave the country, raising questions about the limits of academic freedom and the role of global education.
By Shalina Chatlani • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Declining birthrate will make college students a "hot commodity"
The pool of college-age students is expected to decline 15% from 2025 to 2029, according to one researcher, significantly impacting regional colleges.
By Halona Black • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Another college suspends Greek life, saying students failed to properly address conduct violations
Administrators at Monmouth University in New Jersey say the suspension is necessary to create a healthier and more productive learning environment.
By Halona Black • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Most for-profit borrowers get only partial loan relief under Trump
The administration says the earnings-based tiered forgiveness policy speeds up the approvals process and spares taxpayers potential "massive costs."
By James Paterson • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Appeals court ruling gives option for cross-examination in sexual misconduct cases
The federal appeals court's decision applies to public colleges in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky when investigators face competing narratives.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Adjunct instructors can cause lower grades for students
A new study shows community college students with part-time professors get lower grades over time than if they were taught by full-time faculty.
By James Paterson • Sept. 11, 2018 -
College students are unrealistic about future salaries
Especially in STEM and business careers, they expect to earn more than they likely will and are unlikely to change majors even with more data on earnings.
By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Faculty members push back on one university's expansion plans
Long Island University professors said they would rather see more investment in current programs than the development of a new school that will admit 100 students.
By Halona Black • Sept. 10, 2018 -
UNC faculty: Silent Sam must be moved
In a letter, faculty members echoed comments made by the university's chancellor last week saying that the college might not return the controversial statue to its former location.
By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Report: Stress "strongly associated" with suicide on campus
While students don't seek treatment for mental health concerns often enough, those in minority groups are even less likely to do so.
By James Paterson • Sept. 10, 2018
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