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Pandemic deals a blow to college fundraising: report
Some schools reported increased revenue, consultancy EAB found, but the decreases underscore concerns about the impact of the financial crisis.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 4, 2021 -
California governor proposes dual-admissions pathway for community college students
The plan means to increase transfer rates to four-year schools, but the state's universities could run into capacity issues.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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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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Virginia lawmakers move to grant state financial aid to undocumented students
Two bills moving through the legislature have the governor's backing.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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7 in 10 students think colleges can require the coronavirus vaccine: survey
An eventual mandate would likely depend on several factors, including widespread availability of the shots.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Justice Dept drops Yale lawsuit, but challenges to race in admissions unlikely to stop
An influential anti-affirmative action group says it will sue Yale, adding to ongoing litigation observers say could reach the Supreme Court.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Cardona emphasizes community colleges, career-tech pathways at Senate hearing
President Joe Biden's education secretary nominee stressed the importance of these institutions as the country recovers from the pandemic.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 3, 2021 -
For-profit merger highlights sector's growing interest in healthcare
Post University plans to acquire American Sentinel University, an online nursing school based in Colorado.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Top Rhode Island legislators move to cement free college program into law
It's an unusual tactic, one expert says, and the financial obligation could be challenging for the state.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Deep DiveMore colleges are partnering with boot camps to tap demand for short-term programs
Institutions are lending their credibility to outside education providers as they seek help keeping pace with fast-changing technical fields.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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OpinionPresident Speaks: Advice for being nimble during trying times
Clarity, intentionality, flexibility and creativity are key as colleges try to manage the crisis, writes the president of Florida International University.
By Mark B. Rosenberg • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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Colleges get a crash course in digital recruiting during the pandemic
Enrollment professionals say recent virtual trends will stick around this year and beyond. Whether colleges take full advantage of them is another matter.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 29, 2021 -
Elite colleges are extending their test-optional policies
Most four-year institutions already did away with entrance exams for the fall 2021 admissions cycle.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Higher ed groups ask: Can international and unauthorized students get COVID-19 relief?
The Trump administration said restrictions limiting the first round of aid to those eligible for Title IV money didn't apply to the latest funding package.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Columbia U students refuse to pay tuition until rates slashed
The coronavirus has placed college costs under the microscope, with many elite schools lowering or freezing tuition.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Number of undergraduate college degrees, certificates stalls: report
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center attributes the stagnation to the pandemic, though it notes growth in stackable credentials.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 28, 2021 -
Will more public colleges freeze tuition for next year?
The California State University system joins a handful of other public institutions that are keeping rates level during the pandemic.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 28, 2021 -
GAO report looks at prevalence of 'insiders' in nonprofit conversions
The agency is recommending changes in how the IRS and the U.S. Department of Education review these transactions.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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College faculty are 'exhausted,' concerned pandemic is widening equity gaps: report
A recent survey of more than 850 introductory-course instructors highlights issues facing wider adoption of online learning.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Higher ed groups seek flexibility for applicants of foreign worker program
Several dozen organizations argue processing delays could cause international students to miss their employment start date and lose their visa status.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Common App data shows applications are up, but only for some colleges
Submissions to larger and more selective universities drove the increase, and certain student demographics are still lagging.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Rural counties would be economically devastated if their public colleges closed: report
Unemployment would skyrocket in certain areas without these institutions, the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges found.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Kansas universities have more leeway to fire tenured faculty. Will they use it?
Some fear shared governance is being left behind as colleges respond to pandemic-related revenue losses with deep cuts.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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What colleges should know about herd immunity
Health experts predict schools will need to continue safety measures into the fall, especially given the vaccine's slow rollout.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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Ed Dept staff recommend terminating recognition of troubled accreditor ACICS
The decision will be discussed by an oversight group next month. It follows years of concern about the agency's oversight abilities.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 23, 2021 -
Bill would make Colorado's test-optional policies permanent
The anticipated proposal comes as many colleges stopped requiring applicants to submit SAT and ACT scores during the pandemic.
By Hallie Busta • Jan. 22, 2021
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