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.
Experts voice concerns over Trump's plans for higher education accreditation, focusing on diversity, equity, and student outcomes. Uncertainty surrounds potential impacts on institutions.
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 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 increased by 3.2% in Spring 2025. Graduate registration is up, while undergraduate still lags pre-pandemic levels. Biggest gains at trade-focused colleges.
Explore AI adoption in education: strategies, challenges (staffing, buy-in), and training. Discover how universities are balancing AI use with responsibility and empowering faculty.
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.
Government overreach is creating a chilling effect on free speech for students. Universities face challenges balancing open dialogue with student safety amid censorship and funding cuts. Academic freedom at risk.
College education's economic benefits increasingly favor wealthier students, widening the income gap. Factors include funding disparities, major choices, and access to selective universities.
Tracking state legislation restricting DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) initiatives in US colleges. Bans target DEI offices, mandatory training, diversity statements, and race-conscious admissions.
Public university funding saw a slight boost in 2024, but enrollment remains below 2011 levels. Tuition revenue is down, and future gains face demographic challenges, says SHEEO report.
Proposed education cuts face implementation hurdles due to Education Department staff reductions under Trump. Accountability measures and data collection challenges threaten effective reform. Risk sharing and loan limits are debated.
Trump administration policies threaten HBCU funding, potentially leading to program cuts and closures. Experts warn of devastating impacts on Black colleges and student aid. Alternative funding is crucial.
University of Arizona faced budget cuts, leading to a $177M shortfall. Recovery plans, including budget reductions and restructuring, aim to balance finances by 2026.
Academia faces a crisis. Academic conservatives must critique higher education constructively, distinguishing themselves from reactionary attacks and engaging in introspection. Need inner reform for universities.
Recent grads face salary gaps & job search challenges. Expectations of $101.5K unmet, with averages at $68.4K. Flexibility desired but hard to find. Optimism remains amidst market shifts.
A House committee hearing addressed campus antisemitism, balancing free speech with discrimination concerns. College presidents testified on actions taken to protect Jewish students amid ongoing debate.
