By Melissa Ezarik. Passed in February as a two-year pilot program, the rule is likely the first of its kind imposed by a student government at a U.S. college. More...
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Higher ed works to better support Hispanic students
By Stefanie Botelho. The rapid increase in the Hispanic population on American campuses requires administrators to tailor support services to this new wave of students that’s forecast to continue growing. More...
‘Payback Playbook’ simplifies college loan repayment options
By Ray Bendici. The Consumer Financial ProtectionBureau’s forthcoming “Payback Playbook” intends to simplify the student loan repayment process by presenting clear, customized repayment options. More...
Students self-impose carbon tax on travel
Amazon brings its heft to school procurement
By Matt Zalaznick. Administrators, faculty members and campus staff have been ordering all sorts of supplies from Amazon.com for years, but it was only recently that the e-tailing colossus jumped formally into the higher ed and business-to-business procurement market. More...
The call for more campus mental health care
By Matt Zalaznick. With those students now pressing administrators to increase mental health services, some colleges and universities are expanding their counseling staffs and other services. More...
Rankled by college rankings
By Matt Zalaznick. Almost everybody ranks colleges these days—old stalwarts like U.S. News & World Report, influential upstarts like Washington Monthly and click-baiting websites that measure everything from campus sustainability to most attractive students to coolest mascots. More...
What do you need to teach at LSE? A role in Maleficent
By . The university’s appointment of Angelina Jolie reveals much about the marketisation of higher education. More...
Student loans: the next big mis-selling scandal?
By . A change to loan conditions, made after it’s taken out? A mortgage company can’t legally do that to borrowers, but it seems the government can. More...
Have student loan interest rates really shot up?
By Unanswered questions. A young graduate was in the news this week after posting his student loan statement online showing that he was accruing up to £180 a month in interest – or a rate of 6.6% – when he thought he had signed up to a rate of just 0.5%. More...
As a research fellow, should I move universities to get job security?
By Dear Jeremy. I love my current position but it does not offer automatic tenure after my fellowship ends. More...
