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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 -
Education Department tries to clarify position on transgender bias claims
Officials said investigators should forge ahead on probes in transgender bias claims as they have done previously, despite a rescinded guidance on the subject.
By Pat Donachie • June 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Changing demographics present an economic imperative to graduate students of color
As the face of the country changes, local and national economies are dependent upon higher ed's ability to increase college completion among underserved populations.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 20, 2017 -
University of Michigan will offer free tuition for some students
The Ann Arbor institution will allow students from families earning fewer than $65,000 to attend for free. But is the move enough?
By Pat Donachie • June 19, 2017 -
DACA students won't be deported — for now
President Donald Trump's administration announced that undocumented individuals who benefited from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will not be immediately subject to deportation.
By Pat Donachie • June 19, 2017 -
It's time to talk about racial persistence gaps on campus
The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center tracked persistence and retention data by race for the first time this year, and found a 17.3% gap between Asian and black student persistence.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 16, 2017 -
University of Saint Joseph will accept men for the first time
The University of Saint Joseph will expand its mission to include males in its undergraduate program, according to Inside Higher Ed.
By Pat Donachie • June 16, 2017 -
DeVos: More funding does not necessarily boost school performance
The U.S. Secretary of Education last week said she did not believe higher funding levels for schools would necessarily raise their performance.
By Pat Donachie • June 13, 2017 -
UW's Flexible Option programs grow without much revenue
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker wants options increased but is not allocating funding towards the goal.
By Pat Donachie • June 12, 2017 -
On some of the most critical issues facing the future of higher ed, a round-up of expert opinions
Experts from the New York Times' Higher Ed Leaders Forum this month delivered what they consider to be the most important issues facing colleges and universities as they try to develop a new vision for higher ed.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 11, 2017
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