In a sweeping move to improve how students receive academic support in their first year of college, the California State University (CSU) system recently eliminated remedial—or developmental education—perquisites in favor of more effective models. More...
Moving away from non-credit developmental ed to support retention
HU unveils Philadelphia location, partnership
Officials from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology on Friday officially cut the ribbon on the school's new location in downtown Philadelphia and announced a new agreement with the city's community college. More...
The world might be better off without college for everyone
I have been in school for more than 40 years. First preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high, and high school. Then a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, followed by a doctoral program at Princeton. More...
Non-profit organization files complaint against UF
A non-profit organization that investigates animal abuse in research facilities, has filed a complaint against University of Florida personnel. More...
Okla. task force discusses higher ed
A restructuring plan for Oklahoma’s public colleges would move seven institutions under the authority of larger governing boards capable of better providing services to students. More...
Investments in higher ed bring great returns
MOST OF US understand that when we invest in higher education, we invest in ourselves. More...
Aligning postsecondary education with real life
Bernadine is a 45-year-old, African American mother of three who is among the millions of Americans already in the workforce and actively seeking to build their human capital to remain competitive in today’s labor market. More...
Brown, Hasbro test smart robotic pets for seniors
A Rhode Island-based toy company and an Ivy League university are working together to create robotic pets that could help senior citizens with dementia. More...
San Juan College enters second contract for IT disaster recovery system
Critical information technology systems at San Juan College will have a backup system based out of Albuquerque starting in the new year. More...
Myths about higher ed can be dangerous
Myths about higher education could worsen funding problems and deter people from attending college, a former top state executive fears. More...