A non-profit organization that investigates animal abuse in research facilities, has filed a complaint against University of Florida personnel. More...
Aligning postsecondary education with real life
Bernadine is a 45-year-old, African American mother of three who is among the millions of Americans already in the workforce and actively seeking to build their human capital to remain competitive in today’s labor market. More...
City overbilled U. of Vt. $2M for water
Because of an issue with a water meter at UVM’s University Heights dorms, the school has overpaid the city of Burlington about $2 million in water costs over about a decade. More...
Higher ed’s annual impact in southwest Ohio: $7.3B
Southwest Ohio’s colleges had a nearly $7.3 billion impact on the region in 2016, even as some have struggled to stay afloat in the hyper competitive industry of higher education. More...
Students get sneak peek at college campuses
Is there ever really a “too early” when it comes to thinking about one’s academic future? Undoubtedly, the answer would be an emphatic "no!". More...
Can ‘risk-share’ financial aid models reverse student completion rates?
The Hechinger Report recently wrote about some alarming data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard that shows 3.9 million students dropped out of college with debt in 2015 and 2016. More...
Has higher ed lost the battle of public perception?
There are a number of reasons why higher education no longer enjoys the level of status and prestige that it once did in American society. More...
Senate may simplify FAFSA in forthcoming HEA bill
Simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) would remove a key barrier to college access, particularly for lower-income students, said Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System, at a U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing Tuesday. More...
Arkansas Baptist looks to improve after challenges
The historically black university in Little Rock had seen enrollment fluctuations, gotten in -- and back out -- of debt, been subject to ongoing financial monitoring from the U.S. Department of Education and was once at risk of losing its accreditation. More...
University of Missouri reveals long-term enrollment goals
The University of Missouri is setting lofty goals to not only increase enrollment but to help students finish their degrees and find employment after graduation. More...