Four Art Institute students in Chicago have filed a lawsuit against Dream Center Education Holdings, claiming the nonprofit committed fraud by failing to notify students it had lost institutional accreditation at four Art Institute campuses in January. More...
University of Iowa scaling down Finkbine clubhouse project after over-budget bids
Having asked in September for proposals from contractors interested in building a new $10 million Finkbine Golf Clubhouse capable of supporting championship-level tournaments, the University of Iowa is asking again — after every bid came in over budget. More...
Yeshiva University chooses Ellucian CRM Advance
Yeshiva University (YU), the premier Jewish institution for higher education in the world, has selected Ellucian CRM Advance to meet its need for a comprehensive fundraising solution that supports university-wide transformational changes and easily integrates with Ellucian Banner. More...
In Texas universities' football suites, booze, catering — and politicians of all stripes
In this time of divisive rhetoric and bitter partisanship, there is still a place where Texas officials of all political stripes can come together. More...
A new study illustrates one easy way to increase diversity on campus
If you’re a Harvard student, you’re probably well-off. The Harvard Crimson reported in 2017 that the median family income for a Harvard University student is $168,800 — a figure three times the national average. More...
U. of Cincinnati selects JAGGAER
JAGGAER, the world’s largest independent spend management company, is implementing its complete Source-to-Pay suite at The University of Cincinnati. More...
Iowa university leads crackdown on student unions
A liberal arts college in Iowa is taking a hardline anti-union approach that could put student unions at private American colleges and universities in jeopardy across the whole country. More...
MIT report finds no reason to cut ties with Saudi Arabia
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has no “compelling case” to cut ties with Saudi Arabia following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but it’s unlikely to pursue an expansion of its work in the kingdom, according a to a report released by the school Thursday. More...
Trump administration hid report revealing Wells Fargo charged high fees to students
The Trump administration for months concealed a report that showed Wells Fargo charged college students fees that were on average several times higher than some of its competitors. More...
Portfolium to support U. of Pa. online bachelor’s degree program
The University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) has selected Portfolium’s Student Success network to support Penn LPS Online’s newly launched Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) program, the first accredited Ivy League bachelor’s degree made accessible online. More...