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Lawsuit reveals ‘Animal House’ culture in Dartmouth department
Seven women allege the Ivy League institution mishandled their complaints of sexual misconduct and discrimination by tenured professors.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 16, 2018 -
Report: Colleges must teach liberal arts grads to merge hard and soft skills
The ability to combine skills common to liberal arts education such as critical thinking with basic tech abilities can be a boon for students' future employers.
By James Paterson • Nov. 15, 2018 -
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As AI continues its forward march in education and the workplace, colleges are grapplling with how best to incorporate the emerging technology into admissions, courrsework and elsewhere
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Report: Minority students face big equity gap at public colleges
The report shows inequitable enrollment of minority students among top public colleges is creating "two separate and unequal tracks" in higher education.
By James Paterson • Nov. 14, 2018 -
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Private colleges double down on recruiting transfer students
In Minnesota, private colleges are hosting campus visits and career fairs to draw transfer students, who more colleges are eyeing to help raise enrollment.
By James Paterson • Nov. 13, 2018 -
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What is the future of fraternities on college campuses?
After four student deaths in 2017 and pressure from parents, colleges are cracking down — but just how far they'll go is still to be determined.
By James Paterson • Nov. 13, 2018 -
Florida drops 'bottom three' exception for higher ed performance funding
The move by the Florida Board of Governors is a boon for smaller state institutions whose student outcomes have been steadily improving.
By Hallie Busta • Nov. 12, 2018 -
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Feds want to write transgender students out of Title IX, but colleges should tread carefully
As one agency readies a narrow definition of gender under the anti-discrimination law, experts advise colleges to double down on protecting transgender students.
By Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 12, 2018 -
California's new governor has a pricey plan for its colleges
Incoming Gov. Gavin Newsom's free college initiative alone would cost $92 million annually, in addition to millions the state spends on fee waivers.
By James Paterson • Nov. 12, 2018 -
New governors have big plans for higher ed, but funding woes remain
The private sector will play a major role in new state leaders making good on campaign promises to improve public education.
By Halona Black • Nov. 9, 2018 -
Just 60 people have applied to be U of Minnesota's next president so far — why?
Nearly 150 people applied the last time the position was up for grabs in 2010. It is one of several U.S. college president positions currently open.
By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2018 -
New chair of University System of Maryland’s board starts with an apology
Its flagship campus is dealing with the fallout of an investigation prompted by a football player's death that revealed dysfunction in its athletic department.
By James Paterson • Nov. 9, 2018 -
Another student group suspended for hazing — this time, it’s the band
Studies show hazing among marching band members such as that alleged at Bowie State University is underreported and not uncommon.
By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018 -
Purdue, British university to offer joint degree in defense fields
The move signals two growing areas of interest for American higher education: international collaboration and security-focused degrees.
By James Paterson • Nov. 8, 2018 -
Higher ed layoffs continue amid struggle for students, funding
The University of Oklahoma and Savannah State University are the latest colleges to trim staff to fill budget gaps.
By James Paterson • Nov. 7, 2018 -
Report: Activism is on the rise among college-bound students
High school counselors say the "current intensity of political rhetoric" is stirring students, but college admissions officials say it's challenging recruiting abroad.
By James Paterson • Nov. 7, 2018 -
Women’s scholarships, programs a target amid proposed Title IX changes
A University of Michigan-Flint professor continues to challenge women-only scholarships, programs and other resources at publicly funded colleges.
By Halona Black • Nov. 6, 2018 -
Jerry Falwell's Liberty University leases student emails to political candidate
The private Christian university's move to share student, and potentially alumni and donor, emails raises questions about the ethics of handling student data.
By James Paterson • Nov. 6, 2018 -
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Iowa Wesleyan University may close due to financial troubles
The small liberal arts college, which has doubled its enrollment in the last five years, is among several that have struggled to stay operational.
By James Paterson , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 6, 2018 -
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Report: Student affairs doesn't reflect student demographics
Some demographics are better represented than others, but the disparities could become more pronounced based on population growth projections.
By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018 -
3 college leaders urge DeVos to uphold Title IX transgender protections
In a letter, top administrators expressed "concern and dismay" over the federal government's plans to narrowly define sex by genitalia at birth.
By James Paterson • Nov. 5, 2018 -
How Americans voted on 6 key higher ed ballot measures
Voters turned out to support more funding, transgender student rights, workforce development and free college, while the Democrats took control of the House in a move that could change the direction of U.S. higher ed policy.
By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Nov. 7, 2018 -
Reports: Public colleges becoming less attainable for underserved students
The studies suggest that cuts in state funding and the prevalence of rankings are spurring public institutions to seek more successful — and better-financed students — especially from out of state.
By James Paterson • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Appeal sends Georgia State “e-reserves” fair use case back for decision
Three publishers claim victory in an opinion against the university's library for providing excerpts of their materials for free, but others question the ruling's significance with the growing use of open resources.
By James Paterson • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Baylor hit with $2M fine from Big 12 for sexual assault scandal
Colleges are having to answer publicly, and often with hefty fines and presidential resignations, for how their administrations handle reports of sexual misconduct.
By Hallie Busta • Oct. 31, 2018 -
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Do performance-based funding models work in higher ed?
They generally don't increase graduation rates and can encourage colleges to push short-term certificates rather than longer-term degrees.
By Halona Black • Oct. 31, 2018
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