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Inside University of the District of Columbia’s plan to transform
The historically Black college — Washington's only public university — wants to widen its appeal and raise its profile.
Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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Why more colleges are seeking Hispanic-serving institution status
The coveted designation unlocks federal grants and signals a commitment to underrepresented students, though institutions face challenges getting there.
Danielle McLean • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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What preliminary enrollment data from fall 2024 tells us
Higher education experts broke down some trends in the early data and what may have prompted the decline in first-year students.
Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Beyond school colors: How college-town hotel amenities draw guests
As guest preferences change and enrollment fluctuates, campus-adjacent hotels are getting creative to attract students, families and fans.
Brian Martucci • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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The fallout: The University of the Arts saga lives on — will its legacy?
Temple University and others have absorbed former UArts students. But can they replace the unique urban arts institution after its demise?
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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The fallout: University of the Arts haunted by unanswered questions months after sudden closure
Students and employees were left in the lurch after the nearly 150-year-old institution shuttered with just a week's notice.
Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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What Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination could mean for HBCUs
The candidate’s status as a Howard University alum could spotlight the role historically Black colleges and universities play in preparing future leaders.
Danielle McLean • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Then and now: Two eras of protests at Columbia University in photos
The Ivy League institution found itself at the center of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in 2024, echoing the anti-war protests there in 1968.
Laura Spitalniak and Shaun Lucas • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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A look at 2U’s path to bankruptcy
The company bet big on online education during the pandemic by purchasing edX, but the gamble didn’t pay off as the health crisis eased.
Ben Unglesbee • July 26, 2024 -
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Sticker shock: A look at the complicated world of tuition pricing
Despite attention to lofty sticker costs, the practice of discounting has reached new highs, confusing students and straining revenue for institutions.
Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2024 -
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How will the rise of AI in the workplace impact liberal arts education?
Experts predict that skills like critical thinking and creativity will be more coveted as artificial intelligence replaces some technical jobs.
Danielle McLean • July 8, 2024 -
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‘We can’t cut anymore’: Can colleges recover from the gut-punch of inflation?
Cost growth in higher ed is easing after big spikes in recent years. But institutions remain under steep financial pressure.
Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2024 -
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‘Like climbing up Mount Everest’: Financial aid professionals describe a grueling FAFSA season
Staff faced long hours and pressure due to frequent delays and technical glitches, leaving them frustrated and exhausted.
Danielle McLean • June 27, 2024 -
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Inside the final, chaotic days of Goddard College
Founded as a radical experiment in education, the Vermont institution closed after years of mounting tensions between administration and the rank and file.
Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2024 -
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What’s next for the test-optional movement?
Yale, Brown and Cornell universities have all revived their testing requirements, raising questions about whether other institutions will follow suit.
Danielle McLean • May 20, 2024 -
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Dartmouth College is investing $500M to become a sustainability leader. Will others follow?
The Ivy League institution is overhauling infrastructure to improve efficiency. But there are other ways to lighten a campus’s environmental impact.
Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2024 -
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Back from the brink, Hampshire College is nearing financial viability
In the past five years, the college recommitted to its mission, raised funds and revamped its curriculum. Experts say others can learn from its playbook.
Danielle McLean • March 20, 2024 -
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Some HBCUs are seeing enrollment surge. Here’s why.
Leaders experiencing head count increases attribute them to a racial awakening, student success efforts and new funding.
Danielle McLean • March 19, 2024 -
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As states drop degree requirements, does a 4-year diploma’s value change?
Although new policies are propping up workers without degrees, experts say higher education will continue to play a role in hiring decisions and pay rates.
Danielle McLean • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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3 state policy trends that will shape higher ed in 2024
Lawmakers have set their sights on restricting diversity, equity and inclusion and eliminating degree requirements for government jobs.
Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Unpacking the fallout from the MOVEit meltdown
Third-party vendors exposed some colleges — including public flagships and liberal arts schools — to multiple breaches during the mass hack.
Matt Kapko and Julia Himmel • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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7 higher education trends to watch in 2024
Colleges will likely grapple with continued consolidation, the rise of artificial intelligence and more attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Colleges want to move away from expensive textbooks. Can it be done?
West Texas A&M University is one of the latest institutions exploring using more open educational resources.
Danielle McLean • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Why more colleges are adopting direct admissions
The practice — which notifies students that they’re admitted before they even apply — is taking off at public systems and some private institutions.
Lilah Burke • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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Academic cuts loom at UNC Greensboro. Faculty question whether they’re needed at all.
The North Carolina college is gearing up to drop degree programs, though one analysis found it’s in sound financial shape.
Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Dec. 4, 2023
