At the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, along the scenic Charles River overlooking Boston, a few dozen college presidents and provosts gathered in early May for a day focused on achieving campus harmony. More...
La. higher education leaders continue push for full funding
Louisiana’s colleges and universities are facing a budget cut of nearly $100 million next year if the Legislature can’t compromise on a tax plan by June 30. More...
Watermark, AALHE deepen partnership
Increasing calls for accountability and quality improvement in higher education have prompted institutions to further develop methods that reinforce their commitment to student success, including the assessment of student learning outcomes. More...
Ark. Senate: Universities holding line on tuition
Legislators and business leaders have made it a priority to encourage more Arkansas students to graduate from college with a degree or a certificate proving that they have learned a core set of job skills. More...
States investing the most in higher education
The states that spend the most per student include Wyoming, Alaska, Idaho, and North Dakota — states with lower population density and much smaller public education systems compared to other states. More...
Putting higher ed with reach of more Missouri students
College graduation season is an exciting time for thousands of Missouri students, who, with a diploma in hand, will see more opportunities and higher earnings at work. As chairman of the Senate appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Education, making sure more students are able to pursue a higher education has been one of my top priorities. More...
Tuition continues to increase across W.V. colleges despite budget increases
For the past several years, college officials have blamed the rising cost of tuition largely on severe budget cuts from state lawmakers. More...
Senators want UMass to aid Mount Ida students
The state Senate committee probing the abrupt closure of Mount Ida College plans to issue recommendations later this month that will include establishing a fund to aid students who were financially harmed by the school’s abrupt shuttering last month, according to the committee chairwoman. More...
Campuses not using full promise of mass notification systems
Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), a trusted partner for safety software protecting millions of individuals, today revealed large gaps in campus safety after polling many of the nation's universities and colleges. More...
Pa. lawmakers looking at free college
Now, Pennsylvania lawmakers want to see something similar–– but some area residents, including a local lawmaker, are questioning such a move. More...