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US News' 2019 college rankings are here, but who's keeping score?
Rather than asking what colleges are best, the industry should be asking whether it's using the right measures to compare them.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 10, 2018 -
Wisconsin student files free speech lawsuit over distributing Bible verses
The student was barred from passing out Valentine's Day notes containing religious passages at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's student union.
By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Free college programs don't meet low-income students' needs, reports find
Two reports argue that the last-dollar model leaves non-tuition costs such as living expenses and textbooks unmet, creating a barrier to access.
By Halona Black • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Apprenticeships help nurses get bachelor’s degrees
The profession is advocating for more higher education for nurses, but four-year degrees can be costly and time-intensive on top of a rigorous career.
By James Paterson • Sept. 7, 2018 -
Ohio State to cut $1.9M in student tuition, fees
In addition to dropping 70% of course fees, the university will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state military, veterans and their immediate family.
By Halona Black • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Catholic colleges remove clergy names, revoke honors amid sexual abuse scandal
Administrators' reaction to a recent grand jury report calls attention to the need for measured responses to campus crises.
By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018 -
National fraternity body calls for liquor ban at chapters
The North-American Interfraternity Conference says drinks with high alcohol content should be banned from chapter facilities and events, except when served by a licensed third-party vendor.
By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Workforce development, entrepreneurship are growing priorities for public research universities
Such efforts are running on "philanthropy and success stories" but need other sources of support, Penn State President Eric Barron said.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 6, 2018 -
As Woz U turns 1, program matches newly minted tech talent to a hungry workforce
Technology education programs, whether forged with higher ed or established in-house, are helping people of all ages carve a spot in the digital economy.
By Alex Hickey • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Colleges respond to housing shortages by looking off campus
Amenity-rich living spaces can draw students, so cash-strapped colleges are partnering with private firms to build on- and off-campus options.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 5, 2018 -
$10M gift expands William & Mary online MBA program
The new School of Business Center for Online Learning will offer more options to students and expand MBA enrollment.
By James Paterson • Sept. 5, 2018 -
University of Cincinnati, Kroger partner on Innovation Lab
The partnership could help the grocer attract fresh talent while the university can benefit from research support and student recruitment.
By Hallie Busta , Krishna Thakker • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Colleges support DACA students with scholarships
The awards aim to make college possible for these students, who are ineligible for federal aid and often cannot receive state financial aid or in-state tuition.
By Halona Black • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Stanford vows not to hype acceptance data
The university wants to shift prospective students' focus off admission rates and encourage them to find schools best-suited for their interests.
By James Paterson • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Quad Cities colleges partner to market the value of a degree
Seven institutions are undertaking an awareness campaign featuring successful graduates sharing their stories.
By Halona Black • Sept. 4, 2018 -
UT Austin gets 5th most powerful supercomputer in world
Funded by a $60 million National Science Foundation grant, the supercomputer will allow researchers to study climate patterns, particle collision and more.
By James Paterson • Sept. 4, 2018 -
New York public colleges to offer access to free food
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the institutions must establish food pantries or other "stigma-free" food sources by the end of the fall semester.
By James Paterson • Sept. 4, 2018 -
DeVos delays action on for-profit accreditor ACICS for the second time
Reversal of the controversial group's deauthorization by the Obama administration is at the center of the education secretary's review.
By James Paterson • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Report highlights challenges for low-income working students
Educators and employers are not doing enough to help this group thrive, according to Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
By James Paterson • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Affirmative action lawsuit against Harvard must go to trial
Both sides of the dispute wanted it to be settled without a trial, but a U.S. District Court judge said one was necessary to review evidence.
By Hallie Busta , Halona Black • Updated Oct. 1, 2018 -
Samford U, SAS team up on sports analytics training
The collaboration comes as more tech companies align with higher education institutions of all sizes to bolster instruction in emerging fields.
By James Paterson • Aug. 30, 2018 -
Penn offers first online degree program
The low-cost master's degree in computer and information technology intends to reach to students who can't access or afford the on-campus program.
By James Paterson • Aug. 30, 2018 -
Report: Former for-profit students call out 'superficial' experience, ballooning debt
The Center for Responsible Lending conducted focus groups with 75 students who attended for-profit institutions in Florida and took out student loans.
By Halona Black • Aug. 30, 2018 -
UPDATE: DeVos releases campus sexual misconduct rules
As anticipated, the rules raise the bar on what cases qualify for colleges' intervention under Title IX and relax how they can respond.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Nov. 16, 2018 -
Free tuition approved for lower-income U of Illinois in-state students
The bipartisan legislation is part of a push to boost enrollment of in-state students by making Illinois colleges more affordable to them.
By James Paterson • Aug. 29, 2018
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