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Do campus free speech issues only stifle conservatives?
An analysis finds there are not many cases where speech is limited and that the incidents may equally affect both sides.
By James Paterson • Aug. 7, 2018 -
Three university presidents take on Greek organization misbehavior
Each leader has faced a tragedy related to Greek life on their campuses, and they are believe speaking with one voice on the issue can bring about change.
By James Paterson • Aug. 6, 2018 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
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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Colleges responding to Trump’s immigration crackdown
Community colleges, in particular, are worried, and are making policy changes to protect vulnerable undocumented students.
By James Paterson • Aug. 3, 2018 -
60% subsidies at campus child-care centers helping student-parents graduate
The University of Houston is using increased federal aid to offer substantial subsidies to student-parents with children at its two day care centers.
By James Paterson • Aug. 3, 2018 -
Big data supporting ‘millions of virtual experiments a month’
A data network operated by Massachusetts universities is allowing for connected exploration by thousands of researchers around the world.
By James Paterson • Aug. 2, 2018 -
Delinquency levels high for HBCU loan program
A federal loan program for historically black institutions has a 30% delinquency rate, but some say it could be structured and promoted better.
By James Paterson • Aug. 1, 2018 -
Diversity in teacher degree programs lags nationwide
Washington officials report that the racial makeup of its teacher training programs matches the state's population, but the gap is sizable elsewhere.
By James Paterson • July 31, 2018 -
CUNY sees 18% drop in students needing remedial courses
About 80% of the City University of New York's community college freshmen took remedial courses in 2016, but that number dropped to 62% last fall.
By James Paterson • July 30, 2018 -
DeVos to kill second for-profit college regulation
Obama-era "gainful employment" rule requiring graduates of for-profit institutions to find suitable jobs will likely be dropped by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
By James Paterson • July 30, 2018 -
UCLA hits $4.2B fundraising target 18 months ahead of schedule
The campaign, which began in 2012 to help fill gap from state cuts, will go toward scholarships and endowed faculty positions, among other initiatives.
By James Paterson • July 30, 2018 -
Ed Department to tackle accreditation in negotiated rule-making session
One of the department's top officials says current rules over accrediting bodies limit innovation within the industry.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 30, 2018 -
Income share agreements gaining ground in higher ed
ISAs may be beneficial for students, colleges and investors, advocates contend.
By James Paterson • July 27, 2018 -
Conflict over campus carry and free speech grows
University of Texas president says he supports free speech by faculty members, but is on the opposite side in lawsuit about how it relates to carrying guns on campus.
By James Paterson • July 27, 2018 -
Prepare and respond quickly to embarrassing incidents, experts say
Citadel officials recall how they handled controversy with an immediate, truthful message and action.
By James Paterson • July 26, 2018 -
Survey: Students say textbook costs have 'big impact' on finances
A new report says that students are forced to make tradeoffs, such has not buying food or changing majors, to buy course materials.
By James Paterson • July 26, 2018 -
No marijuana on campus — even for medicinal use
Like other institutions nationwide, Redlands Community College is reluctant to allow the drug on site, even if it's been prescribed by a doctor.
By James Paterson • July 26, 2018 -
Aim Higher and PROSPER on the table: What's the takeaway for higher ed leaders?
Pay attention to bipartisan conversations and regulatory processes, say education policy experts.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 26, 2018 -
Seeking culture change: How to effectively communicate the benefits of institutional R&D
To maintain funding and support, university leaders must explain the purpose of research as a societal good.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 24, 2018 -
U of Illinois Chicago campus to acquire nearby law school
UI is adding the historic John Marshall Law School, but some critics are concerned that law school enrollments nationwide are dropping.
By James Paterson • July 23, 2018 -
New wave of city-university partnerships taking shape
Cooperation between institutions and communities are generating innovative projects and opportunities for students and local residents.
By James Paterson • July 23, 2018 -
Addressing international R&D security concerns without squashing innovation
Top academic research leaders provide examples of how to protect data procured with overseas partners without compromising security.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 20, 2018 -
New Chicago college opens for Latino students
The institution still has to prove its success before receiving accreditation.
By James Paterson • July 20, 2018 -
Hollins U to replace faculty housing with new student facility
Following a trend to provide up-to-date amenities, dated facilities are being torn down to make room for students living and potentially stores and restaurants.
By James Paterson • July 20, 2018 -
Americans overwhelmingly support higher education funding, report shows
A Columbia University survey shows that consumers support public funding of higher education, despite policymakers and critics questioning the value of a degree.
By Shalina Chatlani , James Paterson • July 19, 2018 -
Sophisticated use of data in college recruiting grows
Institutions are targeting potential enrollees with more and better information about their interests and personalities.
By James Paterson • July 19, 2018
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