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...
PSC, UUP call on state assembly to peg college funding to inflation rate
The Professional Staff Congress and United University Professions, which represent the majority of employees in the city and state university systems, urged the state Assembly Committee on Higher Education Dec. 5 to support a bill that Governor Cuomo has vetoed twice aimed at fully funding the public colleges. More...
North Dakota Higher Ed Board mulls in-state tuition for some out-of-state students
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education had a long discussion Thursday about whether to offer in-state tuition rates to certain students from out of state. More...
California student ad commission approves strategy to reform Cal Grant
The California Student Aid Commission voted to take the bold step of establishing the policies to govern an overhaul of the $2 billion Cal Grant program. More...
Colleges offering to help displaced Brightwood College students
Just a little over 24 hours after Brightwood College announced it was closing its doors and displacing students and staff with little explanation, other colleges are stepping in to help the students impacted. More...
From foster care to college
College students often decamp from their universities during the summer to intern, study abroad or just get a break from dining hall food. More...
WCU to name dorm after first African-American student
A new 600-bed residence hall under construction on Western Carolina University’s upper campus will bear the name of Levern Hamlin Allen, the first African-American student to enroll at WCU and among the first to be admitted to any of North Carolina’s all-white state colleges. More...
Texas A&M teams to honor President George H.W. Bush
The 41st president of the United States, Bush resided in Houston after his time in the oval office ended. He had his presidential library built on the Texas A&M campus and he and his wife Barbara were frequent visitors to College Station. More...
Can W.Va. attain a higher standard of living through higher ed?
Which came first: The chicken or the egg? In West Virginia, a similar question can be asked of a better standard of living. In other words, which comes first: A skilled, educated workforce or good, well-paying jobs that lead to higher incomes and a better standard of living. More...
WGU North Carolina recognizes military community
To honor all those who have served our country, WGU North Carolina, an affiliate of the nonprofit online Western Governors University, is offering up to $75,000 in scholarships for veterans, active-duty military, reservists, and military family members who want to earn a bachelor's or master's degree in high-demand fields including IT, business, K-12 education, and health professions, including nursing. More...