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What to do with sexual assault repeat offenders on campus
The New York Times reveals data on students with a history of sexual assault and the compromising position it can create for Title IX response.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Kentucky to shift aid strategy from merit to need-based
One of the state's largest institutions says it wants to re-define student access within its institutional student aid program.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Should higher ed do more to influence policy?
Given the history of federal divestment in research advisement, should colleges and universities can fill in the gap to save their own industry?
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 24, 2017 -
HBCUs among nation's best at producing social mobility for low-income students
Schools with open-access missions outpace Ivy Leagues in helping graduates move to higher levels of socioeconomic status.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Trump administration signals potential cuts to arts funding
Endowments which support public broadcast entities could be in jeopardy with rumors of new Trump federal budget priorities swirling.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Former Oxford student sues school for ‘boring’ professor
The iconic university faces legal action from a student who says that an uninspiring professor set him on a course for underperformance and lower earnings as a professional.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Rhode Island is latest state to wade into free college discussion
The nation's smallest state sets its sights on a big goal to expand college access at its public institutions.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Where do America's wealthiest students go to college?
The New York Times offers a glimpse into the disparate enrollment trends of students from some of the world's wealthiest families, finding most elite colleges still don't enroll many middle- and lower-class students.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Few expect movement on gun violence research under Trump administration
Federal obstacles to funding gun violence research may be expanded under new leadership and potential changes to regulations.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Affordability, access, fate of undocumented students top higher ed leaders' Trump concerns
A few days after the election, higher ed leaders gathered to discuss apprehensions about what the nation's next president could mean for the industry.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 20, 2017 -
DeVos mum on for-profit accountability in confirmation hearing
The top choice for education secretary roils federal lawmakers and policy observers on the subject of regulation.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Colleges are essential part of 'smart city' movement
As civic technology explodes, higher education will be a major factor in specialized workforce development for key industries.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Could negative enrollment trends spell trouble for textbook publishers?
Fewer students and more technology are pending signs of struggle for the billion-dollar industry.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Florida public colleges spend $2M in lobbying each year
Public schools in the Sunshine State invest in engaging lawmakers for support and funding.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 20, 2017 -
AASCU lists top higher ed policy matters for states in 2017
The advocacy organization for public institutions lays out the top funding and industrial priorities for the upcoming year.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Student loan vendor faces lawsuit, allegations of deceitful collection practices
Navient faces allegations of contributing to the nation's student loan debt crisis with criminal activity against former students.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 19, 2017 -
While improving, US 2020 college completion goal not as close as expected
New research from the Pew Foundation shows the United States has considerable ground to cover to make itself among the world's most educated nations.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 19, 2017 -
UW System files lawsuit against former chancellor
The suit accuses two former executives of misappropriating millions for building projects and foundation work.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Survey: Demand for digital course materials reaches record high
The demand for digital educational access and student savings is not being met, however.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 19, 2017 -
What does Obamacare repeal look like on a college campus?
Some schools are looking forward to reduced paperwork and fewer costs, but concerns remain about benefits for adjunct instructors and students.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 19, 2017 -
UVA to increase slots for in-state students
The plan is viewed as a counter to criticism over limited access of residential students for admission consideration.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Affordability, campus safety, regulation take centerstage in DeVos confirmation hearing
Federal lawmakers grill the controversial cabinet pick on affordability, campus safety and regulation.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 18, 2017 -
Illinois governor moves to overhaul Chicago State leadership
New trustees and a new advisory board are tapped to help save the maligned public institution.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 18, 2017 -
U of Alaska system president receives no-confidence vote
Faculty from the system's flagship campus cite concerns with transparency and shared governance with the vote.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 18, 2017 -
New report shows drop in per-credit cost for undergraduate education
Research breaks down how costs have fallen more than 10% over nearly 15 years.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 18, 2017
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