It would be easy to think, especially in the current cultural climate, we are making strides as a society when it comes to closing the gender pay gap. More...
Helping higher ed students avoid post-graduation pitfalls
Some colleges and universities tailor their financial literacy courses to students in the immediate transition from campus to the bigger world. More...
2U announces 12-year contract extension with Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
2U a leader in digital education, announced today that it has extended its contract with the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (Washington UniversitySchool of Law) by an additional 12 years. The partnership between 2U and the school now goes through 2033. More...
Defending the ‘right to be here’ on campus
The higher-education sector has witnessed significant angst and change during my lengthy career—from violent protests over what were believed to be unjust wars to increases in representational diversity to affirmative action challenges decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. More...
Retirees go back to school to live out golden years on campus
A growing number of retirees are opting to spend their Golden Years living close to a university campus. Or, in the case of Purchase College, on it. More...
ProctorU and Shmoop partner to strengthen academic integrity
ProctorU, the world's largest online proctoring and identity management solution, announced today a partnership with Shmoop, a digital publisher known for its award-winning test prep and certified online courses. More...
Missouri lawmakers, governor loosen tuition cap for colleges, universities
Tuition increases currently are capped at the rate of inflation. At the time that cap was written into state law, legislators wanted to keep tuition low. More...
Stockton could be home of new California State University
Could Stockton be the future home for a new California State University? If some city and state officials have a say, some proposed plans will become a reality. More...
Accreditation’s insidious impact on higher education innovation
While Washington, D.C. slams accreditors for not holding colleges and universities accountable for their student outcomes, the more insidious failure of accreditation is the stifling effect on innovation at existing institutions. More...
Universities need to be ‘more ambitious’ to help poor students
Students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds are half as likely to go to higher education than their more affluent peers, and a quarter as likely to gain a place at the most selective universities. More...