By Nick Hazelrigg. A study from the National Conference of State Legislatures concluded investing in prison postsecondary education has benefits to reduce recidivism, thus benefiting a state's workforce and economy. More...
Study Recommends Larger State Investment Into Prison Education
'Shocking' Cut May Force Layoffs for Alaska's Universities
By Nick Hazelrigg. Governor's slashing of state funds has University of Alaska preparing for inevitable cost-cutting measures and faculty fearing declaration of financial exigency could enable dismissal of tenured professors. More...
Slow Going on Faculty Diversity
By Nick Hazelrigg. Study finds colleges have made little progress on faculty diversity, particularly at research-intensive universities, despite more conversations about race and inclusion. More...
USC to Pay $50 Million to Settle Legal Dispute
By Nick Hazelrigg. Southern California will pay a large settlement to UC San Diego after a lawsuit alleging an Alzheimer's researcher illegally planned to take employees, data and research funding to USC. More...
Texas Tech to Open Veterinary School
By Nick Hazelrigg. Texas Tech University will begin work on a School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo thanks to funding appropriated by the state government as well as private support. More...
College Essay Grader Shares Excerpts Depicting Immigrants
By Nick Hazelrigg. The excerpts depicted the difficulties the writers faced being undocumented immigrants in America, including a story about one applicant's mother fearing being separated from her daughter at the border. More...
4-Way Collaboration in Colorado Springs
By Nick Hazelrigg. A diverse group of colleges in Colorado Springs crosses sectors by teaming up to form a student consulting firm with a local focus. More...
Increasing Cybersecurity and Identity Theft Awareness
By Nick Hazelrigg. Colleges and universities have started using unique approaches to raise awareness among students of cybersecurity threats. More...
Survey: Nearly Half of Students Distracted by Technology
By Nick Hazelrigg. A recent study analyzed the perspectives of both students and instructors in regards to use of technology in the classroom setting. More...
Blowback
By Nick Hazelrigg. An Indiana University lecturer is facing social media backlash after accusations she verbally abused a mentally disabled employee at a local McDonald's. More...