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U of Arizona to buy Ashford, setting up an online affiliate for adult learners
The deal is similar to that between Purdue and Kaplan universities and comes as more public institutions look to expand online.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Aug. 3, 2020 -
How college athletic departments are coping with the pandemic
Budget cuts and increased safety practices are shaping operations as the academic year begins, a new report shows.
By Hallie Busta • July 31, 2020 -
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Student Success
Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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Cornell's quarantine rule change shows how travel limits will test colleges
The institution is demanding that students coming from coronavirus hotspots isolate elsewhere for two weeks before arriving on campus.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 31, 2020 -
Faculty push back on how colleges are planning for the fall
On some campuses, proposals for how to begin the academic year have exacerbated longtime conflicts around governance and communication.
By Lorelei Laird • July 31, 2020 -
Report examines the impact of mandatory FAFSA policies
Meanwhile, research shows fewer students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds are applying for financial aid amid the pandemic.
By Hallie Busta • July 30, 2020 -
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Few colleges are setting clear benchmarks for closing campuses
Though many schools have publicly shared reopening plans, most don't define guidelines for what would necessitate a campus shutdown.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 30, 2020 -
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ED Dept official rejects recommended accreditation ban for HLC
Department staff had proposed the sanction over how the accreditor handled oversight of two Art Institutes.
By Hallie Busta • Updated Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Analysis finds 6,300 coronavirus cases tied to US colleges
The New York Times found 11 universities have had 100 or more cases and at least 14 deaths related to the virus across the sector.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 29, 2020 -
Tuition reductions take off as coronavirus shapes colleges' fall plans
With many classes moving online and the campus experience diminished, some schools are lowering the cost of attendance.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 29, 2020 -
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates tens of millions to HBCUs
The gifts to six schools and several groups that support them reflect a pattern of increased giving to historically Black colleges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 29, 2020 -
Report: Top Ed Dept official, Dream Center execs corresponded over accreditation issues
The House's education committee says its findings conflict with the U.S. Department of Education's version of events.
By Hallie Busta • July 28, 2020 -
Senate Republicans propose $29B in aid to colleges
The allocation is far below what industry groups are calling for to help institutions cope with the pandemic.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 28, 2020 -
A $25M gift to 11 colleges continues investment trend in HBCUs
Historically Black colleges are seeing new support from private and government sources, but advocates say more funding is needed.
By Hallie Busta • July 27, 2020 -
Federal judge holds off on blocking new Title IX rule
The court is asking whether states that don't comply with the rule can be found in violation of the sex discrimination law.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 27, 2020 -
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New international students taking all online classes can't enter US, ICE says
The policy could put pressure on smaller and less-resourced colleges to offer some in-person instruction.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 24, 2020 -
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Ed Dept adds reporting requirement for small colleges seeking extra CARES aid
The agency has come under fire for allocating more relief funds to schools that received less than $500,000.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 24, 2020 -
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Most colleges aiming for a mix of online and in-person classes this fall
A new database examining the reopening plans of nearly 3,000 institutions finds variation and few extremes.
By Hallie Busta • July 23, 2020 -
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Travel advisories add another hurdle to reopening campuses
Colleges in states with quarantine orders or recommendations are asking students to self-isolate, but doing so comes with trade-offs.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 23, 2020 -
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How colleges with hybrid instruction can support online students this fall
Using the right technology, setting clear expectations and being mindful of the differences between in-person and remote learning are key, experts say.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 22, 2020 -
Where does the Ed Dept's CARES rule stand?
The regulation blocking international students from coronavirus aid has been hamstrung by two court rulings and panned by higher ed groups.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 22, 2020 -
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What's Next: 3 ways college campuses will look different this fall
Spaced out classes, better ventilation and new social cues will guide those starting the academic year in person.
By Hallie Busta • July 21, 2020 -
Calbright teams up with a 2-year college to help students transfer
The news comes just weeks after California lawmakers attempted to defund the online school.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 21, 2020 -
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Half of colleges will require faculty training for an online fall, report finds
But most chief online officers surveyed believe the abrupt pivot to a virtual spring term was successful.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 21, 2020 -
Why some colleges embraced a virtual fall sooner than others
More schools are expected to make the switch in the coming weeks.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 20, 2020 -
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Will single dorm rooms be enough to ensure safe campus housing this fall?
Some colleges are scrambling to provide private rooms for students, but it may not prevent coronavirus outbreaks and could eat away at revenue.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 20, 2020
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