Colleges and universities in high-cost, attractive housing markets are developing housing options to support faculty, staff, and student affordability amid rising rents and costs of living. There are a few…
New Jersey eliminated minimum degree requirements for many state jobs and will instead emphasize skills, competencies and work experience. Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order relaxing credentialing for positions…
Senior officials at the Department of Education criticized proposed funding cuts in a Republican debt ceiling proposal, warning they would severely impact students and schools. The plan calls for several…
College closures make it significantly less likely for students to reenroll, earn a degree or complete another credential, according to new research. A study from the Rockefeller Institute of Government…
For-profit online program management companies have become new predators in higher education, seeking to exploit vulnerable institutions and students for profit, according to Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.). DeLauro argued that…
A new report from the TIAA Institute examined diversity in the endowment management industry, but data collection challenges allowed for analysis of just 16 wealthy colleges’ asset managers out of…
A proposed law requiring Illinois colleges to offer income-sharing agreements to students stalled in the state legislature. The bill would mandate that public universities provide income-sharing agreements (ISAs) as an…
Several graduates of the University of Southern California's (USC) online Master of Social Work program have filed a lawsuit against the institution, claiming that they were misled by false advertising and marketing tactics. The…
975,000 students enrolled in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) last week, according to online education company Class Central. The massive number of enrollments shows the growing popularity of MOOCs and…
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has accused Emporia State University of violating academic freedom and tenure rights by laying off two tenured faculty members without adequate cause. Emporia…
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