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    Keystone College: Merger Saves Accreditation After Financial Struggles

    Keystone College: Merger Saves Accreditation After Financial Struggles

    Keystone College's merger with WIER secures its accreditation after facing financial difficulties and enrollment decline. The merger, approved by MSCHE, ensures the college's future under its existing name and mission.


    College Dropouts: New Pathways to Credentials

    College Dropouts: New Pathways to Credentials

    37.6M working-age adults have college credits but no degree. Colorado's program allows awarding associate degrees for previously earned credits, boosting re-engagement and completion rates for 'some college, no credential' (SCNC) adults.


    Purdue Ends Partnership with Student Paper ‘The Backer’

    Purdue Ends Partnership with Student Paper ‘The Backer’

    Purdue University ended its partnership with 'The Backer,' restricting distribution and use of the 'Purdue' name. The university cites freedom of expression and nonpartisanship as reasons for the change.


    Trump Education Reforms Halted: Court Blocks Workforce Cuts

    Trump Education Reforms Halted: Court Blocks Workforce Cuts

    A court halted Trump administration's Education Department workforce cuts, siding with Democratic states. The ruling prevents the transfer of education responsibilities, citing potential impairment of statutory functions.


    Families’ College Investment Doubts & Engagement Needs

    Families’ College Investment Doubts & Engagement Needs

    Families are skeptical about college ROI and want more access & updates. They provide crucial student support, especially for first-gen & low-income students, but feel sidelined. Engagement is key.


    New England Transfer Guarantee: Simplifying College Transfers

    New England Transfer Guarantee: Simplifying College Transfers

    The New England Transfer Guarantee (NETG) simplifies college transfers, especially for low-income students. NETG ensures baccalaureate completion with high GPAs and low withdrawal rates. Scaling to 6 states.


    Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns

    Trump’s Higher Education Accreditation Plans: Uncertainty & Concerns

    Experts voice concerns over Trump's plans for higher education accreditation, focusing on diversity, equity, and student outcomes. Uncertainty surrounds potential impacts on institutions.


    VR in Education: Immersive Learning and Virtual Reality on Campus

    VR in Education: Immersive Learning and Virtual Reality on Campus

    Universities are embracing VR for immersive learning, from medical simulations to criminal justice mock trials. VR enhances engagement, offers low-risk practice, and improves learning outcomes across various disciplines.


    Leadership at Small Institutions: Guidelines & Insights

    Leadership at Small Institutions: Guidelines & Insights

    Leadership in small institutions requires ability, integrity, and understanding of its unique culture. Honest communication and prioritizing the institution's interests are crucial for success. Avoid exploiting anxieties.


    College Enrollment Rises: Spring 2025 Data

    College Enrollment Rises: Spring 2025 Data

    College enrollment increased by 3.2% in Spring 2025. Graduate registration is up, while undergraduate still lags pre-pandemic levels. Biggest gains at trade-focused colleges.


    AI in Education: Adoption, Challenges, and Strategies

    AI in Education: Adoption, Challenges, and Strategies

    Explore AI adoption in education: strategies, challenges (staffing, buy-in), and training. Discover how universities are balancing AI use with responsibility and empowering faculty.


    Research Funding Crisis: Philanthropy vs. Government Support

    Research Funding Crisis: Philanthropy vs. Government Support

    Federal research funding cuts are shifting the burden to private philanthropy. Foundations face challenges filling the gap as demand surges and government support diminishes, impacting scientific progress.