Nonresident drop of 26 percent at U. of Minn. forces slowdown in price increases
A 26 percent drop in new nonresident students this fall has University of Minnesota leaders pulling back on plans to aggressively increase the cost of attendance. More...
University of Michigan punishes professor over Israel letter controversy
The University of Michigan has disciplined a professor who ignited controversy last month when he rescinded an offer of a recommendation letter for a student to study in Israel. More...
An integrated strategy for student loan repayment success
Most can agree that successfully repaying student loans is a good thing. But do you know how it impacts your institution? More importantly, do you know what you can do to help? This guide outlines tips to help your institution develop a comprehensive strategy to support student loan repayment. More...
GLSEN report shows progress for LGBTQ students has slowed
GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ students, announced today new findings from the 2017 National School Climate Survey, showing for the first time in a decade that victimization of LGBTQ youth is not decreasing at rates previously seen -- and has, in fact, gotten worse for transgender and gender nonconforming youth. More...
With tuition and debt rising, vocational education must be a higher priority in Fa.
As tuition rates and debt levels continue to rise, Florida colleges and universities need to place a greater emphasis on providing learning opportunities outside the classroom for students to prepare them for a competitive job market. More...
Betsy DeVos-backed sexual assault plan for colleges likely to spark heated debate
The proposal, known as rules for Title IX -- the civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination in a person's education -- is widely expected to limit the scope of inquiries by colleges and universities and make it easier for students accused of misconduct to push back. More...
Virtual hub to help move biomedical technologies, products into marketplace
West Virginia University and 23 other regional institutions are creating a “virtual hub” to help speed the commercialization of university research. More...
UM to partner with Magic Leap
Imagine a world you control. A place where you step into a reality somewhere between the here and what you want it to be. More...
College-bound students get boost from Apply Missouri program
Approximately 19,890 high school seniors will be impacted this year. The program is open to all students but focuses on providing assistance to low-income students, students underrepresented in higher education and students who would be the first in their families to attend college. More...
Minn. college's undergrad enrollment keeps dropping, but there's a silver lining
Undergraduate enrollment at Minnesota State University Moorhead has reached a low point not seen since at least 2000, while graduate enrollment has surged to its highest level in years, according to figures the university released Wednesday, Oct. 10. More...
