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Study: Deeply embedded biases hinder women in academia
A new study of enrollment at business schools highlights gender disparity in enrollment and the resulting impact female faculty face while trying to advance.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2017 -
New report questions power of postsecondary credentials in the labor market
College programs have exploded since the mid-1980s, but many need to be more "closely aligned" to careers, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
By Kathryn Moody • July 11, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Data shows decade's dramatic shift in profile of 'typical' college student
If you didn't already believe the term "nontraditional student" was extinct, this latest gathering of data may finally make the case.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2017 -
Can community colleges breathe new life into coal country?
They have a prime opportunity to work with workforce-development organizations, local employers and economic development coalitions to revitalize their surrounding areas.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2017 -
Republicans overall disenchanted with higher ed, study finds
A new report from the Pew Research Center finds 58% of right-leaning Americans say colleges and universities have a negative impact on the country, compared to only 19% of Democrats.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 11, 2017 -
Massachusetts' dwindling higher ed support offers snapshot of national issues
Expert concerns over the state's ability to support its public colleges is part of a larger conversation on declinling state funding in higher ed.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 10, 2017 -
Florida doesn’t match private funds as expected, lawsuit alleges
Two recent graduates allege the state has not matched private funds raised by colleges and universities across the state as promised.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
International student yield rate varies by region
Schools in the Northeast continue to draw interest, but institutions in other regions have seen distinct declines in acceptance rates.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As campuses begin to tear down Confederate symbols, leaders weigh donor, student interests
Flagships in Mississippi and Texas hope to move "from commemoration to education," adding context while preserving history.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 10, 2017 -
Louisiana 'bans the box' on public college applications
The state is reportedly the first in the nation to bar public colleges and universities from asking about a potential student's criminal history on an application.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
Medicaid cuts threaten teaching hospitals and universities
Proposed Medicaid cuts contained in the Senate's health care bill could impact services and research.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
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International student enrollment remains steady in spite of proposed travel ban
International student enrollment in American colleges and universities has remained relatively steady compared to previous years.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
California launches CTE rebranding effort
California hopes to entice more students to consider career and technical education with a $6 million marketing effort, part of a larger effort by the state to expand such programs.
By Pat Donachie • July 6, 2017 -
Majority of NY private colleges opt out of Enhanced Tuition Awards program
The new student aid program for private institutions was passed this spring, but college leaders have significant reservations.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
UC-Irvine brings intentionality to its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
The University of California, Irvine, made becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution a goal in its strategic plan, and its aim is to help Latino students thrive.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 5, 2017 -
New program intends to boost percentage of Hispanic professors
"HSI Pathways to the Professorate" is working with colleges and universities that have student populations more than 25% Hispanic.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
Wisconsin professors speak out against bill on college president hires
University of Wisconsin-Madison professors are pushing back on legislation that would disallow the school's Board of Regents from making regulations on who can be hired to lead an institution.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
Will schools support criticized professors?
Some colleges and universities are facing pushback for strongly defending professors under fire for controversial or allegedly offensive statements.
By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017 -
Top OCR officials offer clarity on oversight in Trump Administration
A new approach for handling civil rights concerns will involve collaboration with institutions, rather than confrontation.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 30, 2017 -
Campus 'free speech' bill rejected by Louisiana governor
Gov. John Bel Edwards said legislation mandating the protection of free speech on the state's public college and university campuses is unnecessary, as such speech is already protected.
By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017 -
California, Pennsylvania disrupt the two-year business model
The states are launching alternative community colleges which use virtual models to target unemployed or underemployed adults or potential students located in rural regions.
By Pat Donachie • June 28, 2017 -
Legislators consider overhauling Higher Education Act
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has mentioned completely scrapping the Higher Education Act and starting over. What would that mean for institutions throughout the country?
By Pat Donachie • June 25, 2017 -
Who should make decisions on curriculum in public colleges?
There is a debate over whether the final decision should lie with state officials or academic departments.
By Pat Donachie • June 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are we seeing the dissolution of the public flagship university?
Aggressive out-of-state recruitment tactics are paying off big for some institutions, but students are being left out in the cold.
By Autumn A. Arnett and Jarrett Carter Sr. • June 22, 2017 -
Amarillo College is revamping its service suite to fit the needs of today's students
Changes at the college include the addition of a food pantry, tutoring center and clothing closet.
By Pat Donachie • June 21, 2017