By Stefanie Botelho. Scholly, the app that connects students to millions of dollars to help fund college and avoid future loan debt, has just gotten even faster, easier and more efficient. More...
Continuing ed = the new traditional student
By Stefanie Botelho. As higher, professional and continuing education institutions move from application to acceptance season, Story+Structure, specialists in human-centered design, encourages colleges and universities to reevaluate their approach to prospective students’ online, mobile, and app experiences. More...
After racist episodes, blunt discussions on campus
By Stefanie Botelho. Scott N. Brooks, draped in a dapper shawl-collar sweater, looked out on the auditorium of mostly white students in puffy coats and sweats as they silently squirmed at his question. Why, he had asked, does Maria Sharapova, a white Russian tennis player, earn nearly twice as much in endorsements as Serena Williams, an African-American with a much better win-loss record. More...
Closing the skills gap in America
By Stefanie Botelho. The 21st-century labor market pivots more quickly than we could have imagined even 25 years ago. Changes in technology create new fields seemingly overnight. More...
UConn to open African-American housing
By Stefanie Botelho. As Black History month commences, the University of Connecticut has made a controversial move. More...
Group helps more students apply to college
By Stefanie Botelho. Louisiana students are getting outside help with applying to college, and some of that help starts in middle school. More...
Feds shut off financial aid funds at two for-profit college chains
By Stefanie Botelho. What do a security guard, a convenience store cashier and a housecleaner all have in common? They’re graduates of a health-care focused program at Computer Systems Institute and their alma mater considers them to be working in their desired field, according to the Department of Education. More...
The Long Beach miracle
By Stefanie Botelho. What are the school colors? Is the whole school free? What happens if you miss a class? Is there detention? How many books are there in the library. More...
What is the value of an education in the humanities?
By Stefanie Botelho. In a recent Skype call with a Dutch friend, we discussed her kids and their college experience. Apparently, there had been protests on campus about costs and payments. More...
Why education is the winner of Haslam's budget
By Stefanie Botelho. Gov. Bill Haslam continued to emphasize his commitment to higher education on Monday, unveiling a budget that included a $390M increase in state funding for Tennessee's network of public colleges. More...