By Scott Jaschik. Inside Higher Ed is pleased to release today our latest print-on-demand compilation, "Hot Issues in Graduate and Professional Education." You may download a copy here, free. More...
Admissions Choices
By Scott Jaschik. Study finds that colleges are more likely to reject applicants who report felony convictions, even for minor felonies. At colleges with high crime rates, officials were more likely to reject black students. More...
A Threat Over Standardized Testing
By Scott Jaschik. A coalition of civil rights groups on Tuesday sent a letter to the University of California threatening to sue the university system if it continues to require either the SAT or the ACT for admissions. More...
Emerson Plans to Absorb Marlboro
By Scott Jaschik. Emerson College announced today that Marlboro College will move its academic programs to Emerson, effective the fall of 2020. More...
2019 State of College Admission
By Scott Jaschik. The top factor in a student being admitted to a college was the student's high school record, according to the "2019 State of College Admission" report from the National Association for College Admission Counseling. More...
Teaching in Costume Today? Win Chocolate!
By Scott Jaschik. Are you teaching in costume today? Administrating in disguise? If so, tweet a photo with the hashtag #IHEhalloween and we'll award a box of Godiva chocolates for the most creative attire. More...
2 Killed at Off-Campus Texas A&M-Commerce Party
By Scott Jaschik. Two people were shot and killed and another 12 were shot Saturday night at an off-campus party near Texas A&M University at Commerce, The Dallas Morning News reported. Police were responding to a complaint about parking violations when the shooting began. More...
Roanoke and Western Illinois Change Admissions Standards
By Scott Jaschik. Roanoke goes test optional for all applicants; Western Illinois admits all those with high school GPAs of at least 3.3. More...
Cincinnati Christian Announces It Will Close
By Scott Jaschik. Cincinnati Christian University announced Monday that it would close. A statement from the board said, "Over the past two decades, it has become increasingly difficult to provide accredited ministry programs at a reasonable cost in a metropolitan location." The university also announced that Central Christian College of the Bible will open a campus in Cincinnati. More...
University of Saint Francis Announces Cuts
By Scott Jaschik. The University of Saint Francis, in Fort Wayne, Ind., announced plans to cut two master's programs, 11 bachelor’s degree programs and seven minors, effective next fall, WANE News reported. More...