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Two-thirds of colleges are prioritizing online versions of on-campus programs, poll finds
The ninth Changing Landscape of Online Education survey offers a glimpse into the distance education marketplace.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Universities face constraints in efforts to build more graduate student housing, Moody’s says
Affordable housing is a major need for the cohort. But rising construction costs are slowing projects, according to the ratings agency.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Ripon College to cover tuition for Wisconsin families making less than $75K
For in-state students over the income threshold, the private institution will match tuition at the state's public flagship.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 2, 2024 -
It’s time to ‘change the narrative’ on stopping out, report suggests
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning argued that older learners shouldn’t be viewed through the same lens as traditional-age students.
By Danielle McLean • July 31, 2024 -
Can college students learn to debate without getting heated?
Argument mapping helps people visualize other points of view. Some professors are using the technique to help students build critical thinking skills.
By Kate Rix • Updated Aug. 6, 2024 -
College education may not be preparing employees for generative AI
A Cengage Group survey signals that shifts in expectations may be coming yet again for higher education and employee development programs.
By Kathryn Moody • July 29, 2024 -
Sen. Durbin calls on Education Department to protect students at 2 shuttering for-profits
Northwestern College and American Academy of Art College both announced closures in July in the senator’s home state of Illinois.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2024 -
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Winning plays: Your playbook for leveraging your athletic brand to inspire fans on and off the field
Discover how a dynamic communications strategy can rally supporters and elevate your brand.
July 22, 2024 -
Financial pressure, flexibility drive college students to work temp jobs, survey finds
Polled students frequently cited rising living expenses and education costs as reasons why they’re considering temp work.
By Laurel Kalser • July 17, 2024 -
One-third of US adults have little to no confidence in higher education, poll finds
That marks an increase from the roughly one-quarter of respondents who said the same last year, according to research from Gallup and Lumina Foundation.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 8, 2024 -
Johns Hopkins to cover tuition for most medical students after $1B gift
Almost two-thirds of the university's current and incoming students will qualify following the donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 8, 2024 -
Deep Dive
How will the rise of AI in the workplace impact liberal arts education?
Experts predict that skills like critical thinking and creativity will be more coveted as artificial intelligence replaces some technical jobs.
By Danielle McLean • July 8, 2024 -
How did Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions decision impact college applications?
The portion of Asian and Black students referencing at least one race or ethnicity-related phrase in their Common Application essays fell in 2023-24.
By Naaz Modan • July 3, 2024 -
Northwestern athletics lacks clear guidance for handling some misconduct complaints, report finds
The university released the findings of an independent review conducted after a prior investigation found widespread hazing in the football program.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 28, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘Like climbing up Mount Everest’: Financial aid professionals describe a grueling FAFSA season
Staff faced long hours and pressure due to frequent delays and technical glitches, leaving them frustrated and exhausted.
By Danielle McLean • June 27, 2024 -
Opinion
Admissions shouldn’t be about the tests anymore
The test-optional movement could pave the way for stronger admissions and student success policies, one administrator argues.
By Emily Rawers • June 24, 2024 -
Q&A
How do you calculate the ROI of a college degree?
A higher education researcher breaks down how a think tank attempted to quantify the return on investment for 53,000 different programs.
By Lilah Burke • June 20, 2024 -
U of Michigan, CUNY mishandled shared ancestry complaints, Education Department finds
The two institutions each misstepped as campus tensions — and reports of harassment — rose in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, the agency found.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 17, 2024 -
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The positive impacts of family engagement on student retention
Research shows when families are engaged and receive updates, students are more likely to be retained.
June 17, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Inside the final, chaotic days of Goddard College
Founded as a radical experiment in education, the Vermont institution closed after years of mounting tensions between administration and the rank and file.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2024 -
This week in 5 numbers: ‘Some college, no credential’ population grows
We’re rounding up top recent stories, from an increase in working-age adults who left college before finishing their programs to another sudden closure.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 7, 2024 -
Working-age adult population with some college but no credential jumps 2.9%, report finds
However, over 943,000 stopped-out students reenrolled in 2022-23, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
By Natalie Schwartz • June 6, 2024 -
Opinion // President Speaks
Liberal arts colleges must embed career services throughout campus life
Colleges should strive to teach students both how to think and to be career-ready when they graduate, the leader of Denison University argues.
By Adam Weinberg • May 28, 2024 -
House lawmakers grill university leaders over response to campus encampments
Republicans spent much of their time decrying deals Rutgers and Northwestern universities made with pro-Palestinian protesters.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 23, 2024 -
‘Unacceptable gaps persist’: A new report details higher ed’s racial and ethnic disparities
Findings released by the American Council on Education shed light on demographic trends in college enrollment and attainment.
By Natalie Schwartz • May 21, 2024