A bipartisan group of lawmakers is working to build support for repealing a new excise tax on potentially billions of dollars in private college endowments – just as some of the most prestigious schools in the country ratchet up their battle against the tax. More...
Higher ed institutions partner with N3 to connect grads to jobs
The presidents from 10 public higher education institutions last month announced the Alliance for the Economic Development for Southern West Virginia (Alliance) is teaming up with N3, a global leader in sales and marketing strategy execution, to connect graduates with job opportunities in Charleston. More...
Chiefs and Park University partner
The Kansas City Chiefs announced today that the club has signed a partnership agreement with Park University that will make the local 143-year old institution the club’s first-ever Official Higher Education Partner. More...
Establishing culture, prioritizing the personal touch to deliver a great online experience
For many centuries we have equated postsecondary education (PSE) with ivory towers and brick walls, set in idyllic, tree-lined campuses, with peaceful sitting areas. We have had this picture presented to us so many times and in so many forums many people equate a great student experience only with this environment. More...
Palomar College increases police as cautionary measure after threat
Palomar College notified the campus community it would have an increased police presence this week in the hopes of easing campus concerns after a student threatened last month to carry out a shooting on Friday, the 19th anniversary of the deadly Columbine High School shooting. More...
AGB unveils AGB OnBoard
The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Passageways to offer a digital portal for boards, leadership and other higher education committees and deliberative bodies. More...
W.V. community, technical colleges planning tuition, fee hikes
West Virginia public community and technical colleges are planning to increase their annual tuition and fees required for all residents seeking associate’s degrees by an average $104, or 2.6 percent. This will bring the average yearly cost to $4,040 next academic year. More...
Why should college visits be forced marches with clipboards?
It’s April. Eleventh-graders and their parents are getting advice on summer college visits. Having studied this phenomenon as a parent and writer for a long time, I sense trouble. Experts are taking the process too seriously, threatening family harmony and mental health. More...
After nearly 50 years, University Press of New England to wind down
The University Press of New England, headquartered in Lebanon, is shutting down at the end of the year. More...
Mount Ida College executives received pay increases as deficit widened
Brown's total compensation decreased from approximately $406,000 in fiscal 2014 to $361,000 in 2015, but then jumped to $446,000 the following year, according to forms that Mount Ida was required to file with the IRS as a tax exempt organization. More...