Higher Ed: Page 341
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Princeton welcomes most diverse freshman class ever
The Ivy League institution is hailing the shift as an embodiment of its pledge to promote access and diversity.
By Keith Button • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 solutions helping institutions bolster student success
A number of companies are working to help colleges and universities move students across the finish line.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Study: Siblings follow one another to college
A study of 1.6 million pairs of siblings found that 19% of the younger siblings enrolled in the same college as their older brother or sister.
By Keith Button • Sept. 19, 2014 -
WA community colleges offering self-paced online degrees
Lumen Learning and 13 Washington state community colleges are collaborating on the business degree program.
By Keith Button • Sept. 19, 2014 -
Task force recommends 7 sex violence policies for UC campuses
Each University of California campus could soon have two sexual assault response teams if plans come to fruition.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Student loan debt disparity persists with black grads
A survey shows that half of all recent black college graduates are saddled with more that $25,000 in student loan debt.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
U.S. schools top billionaire alumni list
Of the top 20 colleges and universities with the most billionaire undergraduate alumni, 16 are in the U.S.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Surveys show concern over higher ed enrollment
Data from Inside Higher Ed and KPMG show rising anxiety among admissions directors over enrollment goals.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
Boston incubator looking for 8 ed-tech startups
LearnLaunch Accelerator in Boston is looking to sign the startups for a three-month stay in its incubator space, along with networking and mentoring opportunities.
By Keith Button • Sept. 18, 2014 -
President of financially troubled Paine College resigns
The private historically black college was put on probation by its accreditor in June.
By Keith Button • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Predatory lending suit demands Corinthian forgive $569M in loans
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Corinthian Colleges, accusing it of predatory lending, and seeking forgiveness of $569 million in outstanding student loans, plus other loans the company collected on dating back to July 2011.
By Keith Button • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Report: Higher ed leaving poor students in the dust
Are colleges and universities sacrificing low-income students to climb the rankings?
By Keith Button • Sept. 17, 2014 -
What can Obama's college ratings learn from healthcare?
A New York Times columnist argues that a proper ratings system should downgrade schools for exclusivity, not reward them for it.
By Keith Button • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Outgoing Harvard endowment chief's performance debated
Despite steep losses during the 2008 market crash, Harvard Management Company chief Jane Mendillo is credited with righting the ship.
By Keith Button • Sept. 16, 2014 -
USC announces 'ambitious' $650M expansion
The university says its new Campus Village development will be 'transformative' for the university and community alike.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Deep Dive
9 reasons seniors could force a student loan debt solution
A new U.S. Government Accountability Office report raises the question of whether federal student loan debt's rising impact on senior citizens could lead to reform.
By Keith Button • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Most top-ranked schools fill student financial need gap
All but two of US News & World Report's top 20 institutions meet 100% of students' financial need.
By Keith Button • Sept. 16, 2014 -
MIT tops QS World University Rankings
Four of the international list's top 10 are from the United Kingdom.
By Keith Button • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Florida State presidential candidate grilled by students, faculty
State Sen. John Thrasher faced questions from students and faculty in sometimes-combative forums on Monday.
By Keith Button • Sept. 16, 2014 -
11 universities join forces to help first-gen, low-income students
The newly formed University Innovation Alliance will share and test best practices for retaining and graduating students.
By Keith Button • Sept. 16, 2014 -
U of West Florida's Bense scorned by faculty, praised by trustees
Faculty claim, among other things, that university president Judy Bense prioritized the creation of a football program over academics.
By Keith Button • Sept. 16, 2014 -
College of Marin investigates alleged $200K financial aid fraud
The Bay Area community college is investigating the scheme, which reportedly involved 23 fake students.
By Keith Button • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Report: Community colleges succeeding with students over 50
An American Association of Community Colleges job training and career development program for people older than 50 was deemed a success.
By Keith Button • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Questions remain regarding Obama's planned college ratings
While the system is due within one year, several issues remain unresolved.
By Keith Button • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Cleveland's CampusEAI funding ed tech startups
CampusEAI is interested in funding new ed-tech startups.
By Keith Button • Sept. 15, 2014
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