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Ohio State plans esports program across 5 colleges
The interdisciplinary program joins classes and degrees from a growing number of colleges capitalizing on the emerging competitive video-gaming industry.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 5, 2018 -
College-prep centers in high schools leveling playing field
Future centers at Indianapolis high schools are preparing students who don't have reliable high-speed internet access at home for applying to college.
By Christina Vercelletto • Oct. 5, 2018 -
Trendline
Mental Health and Wellness
This Trendline examines how colleges can address rising mental health concerns and support at-risk groups, such as transgender students and college athletes.
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How bad would a ban on Chinese students be? 'Catastrophic,' experts say
The halt on student visas never materialized, but the fact it was discussed raises concerns about future access to this key student group.
By Halona Black • Oct. 4, 2018 -
International student enrollment continues to fall
Experts cite competition abroad and tightening U.S. immigration policies as likely causes of the decline.
By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018 -
University of Montana assessed $1M Clery Act fine
One expert says future fines under the act will be larger and assessed more quickly than in the past.
By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018 -
25 Illinois colleges team up to improve attainment
The effort to close the graduation gap for disadvantaged students by 2025 includes two University of Illinois campuses and the City Colleges of Chicago.
By James Paterson • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Portland State University launches centers for smart city tech, homelessness
The university will provide $3 million in funding over three years to support the research initiatives as they tackle some of the region's most pressing problems.
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Time crunch causes students with preschoolers to slow studies, drop out
A new study shows parents of young children take longer to earn degrees and are less likely to finish than students with no or older children.
By James Paterson • Oct. 3, 2018 -
Colleges coming up short on diverse hiring promises
The share of faculty hires each year who identify as black dipped slightly during a 10-year period ending in 2016.
By Halona Black • Oct. 3, 2018 -
DeVry acquisition raises concerns amid for-profit M&A trend
Critics question whether the new owner intends to profit from a resale, though a spokeswoman cites a "long-term view" focused on student outcomes.
By Hallie Busta , James Paterson • Oct. 3, 2018 -
Ed Department will miss Nov. 1 deadline for borrower defense, gainful employment rules
The department needs more time to review 38,000-plus comments on the proposed borrower defense rule, one official said.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 3, 2018 -
Applications down at top US MBA programs
The declines at graduate business programs on the whole are beginning to afflict elite colleges, which were thought to be immune to the trend.
By James Paterson • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Students say Apple co-founder's Woz U is flawed
The online tech education provider faces criticism for a 33-week, $13,200 program students say is faulty, out-of-date and lacks instructors.
By James Paterson • Oct. 2, 2018 -
Study: Dropping test-only placement could mean fewer students in remedial classes
Initial findings saw 14% of students place higher in math and 41.5% higher in English using alternative measures at seven New York community colleges.
By Halona Black • Oct. 2, 2018 -
3 issues college leaders should be ready to address now
Free speech, voting rights and mental health demand administrators' attention this academic year, experts say.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 2, 2018 -
High-scoring, low-income students will be paid to pivot toward college
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will fund a program that will pay Rhode Island students for each step they take on the path to attending college.
By Christina Vercelletto • Oct. 2, 2018 -
U of North Georgia to add ‘Momentum Year’ for freshmen
Four in 10 full-time undergraduates at Georgia's public colleges won't graduate in six years, making them targets of initiatives to improve completion rates.
By Halona Black • Oct. 1, 2018 -
UNC-Chapel Hill giving $2M to student flood victims
The university has set up a fund to help students affected by Hurricane Florence with money for food, books, travel home and other expenses.
By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Subaru to offer applied sciences associate degree
Amid a shortage of auto mechanics, carmakers nationwide are shifting tactics and partnering with colleges to build a pipeline for skilled workers.
By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018 -
WVU bans 5 fraternities in ongoing debate
President Gordon Gee said some of the groups violated new rules delaying the annual recruitment and initiation period until spring.
By James Paterson • Oct. 1, 2018 -
Ed Department: Embattled for-profit accreditor met 19 of 21 compliance rules
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is expected to sign off on the decision, which gives ACICS — the accreditor that oversaw high-profile collapses of for-profits — 12 months to comply with the remaining two rules.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 1, 2018 -
How 2-year colleges can support high-achieving students
Stronger support in the first year can lead to more fulfilling postsecondary careers that align with students' academic abilities and aspirations.
By Halona Black • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Federal agencies probe Yale for race-based admissions policies
The Trump administration continues to expand its challenge to affirmative action in college admissions.
By James Paterson • Sept. 28, 2018 -
U of California System will examine ACT, SAT as indicators of college success
President Janet Napolitano called for the study in light of increased demand and expanded eligibility requirements system-wide.
By James Paterson • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Q&A
Game on: How UNLV is teaching students the esports business
Robert Rippee, who runs the Esports Lab at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shares strategies for teaching students the emerging business model.
By Hallie Busta • Sept. 28, 2018
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