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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
In era of fiscal concern, colleges look to new degree programs to boost bottom lines
New programs, particularly in STEM fields, expand opportunities for enrollment and development.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Study: Number of students seeking campus mental health resources spikes
A new report shows campuses are successfully convincing students to use more resources, but the availability of mental health service provision is on the decline.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Talladega band raises more than $300K after signing on to perform in Trump inaugural parade
The school is seeing a bump in its fundraising efforts, but has also experienced a great amount of backlash from alumni and supporters.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 17, 2017 -
LA Times calls for new vision for U of California
The newspaper's editorial board breaks down the prospect of tuition increases and the potential harm in cutting the university's scholarship opportunities for middle-class families.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 17, 2017 -
IT executive shares insight on how tech builds institutional culture
A veteran education technology executive weighs in on how IT executives can shape institutional identity.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Colleges look to leadership incubators for next wave of executives
Rutgers University is among a handful of campuses developing future academic leaders from its ranks of faculty members through mentoring and leadership training courses.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 17, 2017 -
Football, Finland and for-profits: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Niagara Falls superintendent Mark Laurrie's focus on staff diversity and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2017 -
Georgia announces plans to consolidate 4 more schools
The state continues its efforts to create greater efficiency in higher ed spending with the latest round of mergers.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 13, 2017 -
Obama Administration offers parting guidance on higher ed tech
The White House issued one last report on the vision for the nation's higher education technology strategy prior to the transition of power.
By Jarrett Carter • Jan. 13, 2017
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