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Iowa lawmakers advance bills that would kill tenure at public universities
The measures follow a temporary policy change by the Kansas board of regents last month that would make it easier to lay off tenured faculty.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 16, 2021 -
U of Minnesota System makes tuition free for low-income students
It joins a growing number of institutions cutting costs for some students.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
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Sponsored by TouchnetContactless campus keeps students safe and connected
OneCard allows the University of Alberta to provide students with ID functionality, facility access remotely, and safe dining experiences.
Feb. 16, 2021 -
For colleges, $7B in federal broadband aid highlights extent of digital divide
The latest round of coronavirus relief puts a "down payment" on improved connectivity, but school leaders say more help is needed.
By Danielle McLean • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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ACE details how colleges can attract and assist international students amid new pressures
The group points to declining enrollment among the critical group as reason for institutions to coordinate and strengthen their outreach and support initiatives.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Report finds nearly 1M unique credentials on offer in US
Nonacademic groups account for more than half of the programs, while colleges provided almost 360,000.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 11, 2021 -
New Hampshire governor proposes merging two- and four-year college systems
Other states are considering consolidation as the health crisis exacerbates long-standing budget pressures.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 11, 2021 -
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Study links private college reopenings to international student enrollment
Researchers looked at whether colleges increased in-person classes after the federal government limited foreign students' access to campus.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Biden administration walks back federal oversight of Confucius Institutes
The Education Department's scrutiny of colleges' foreign financial ties intensified during the Trump administration.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 10, 2021 -
State funding prospects dim as public colleges head into budget season
"I don't think we should expect any significant growth of what we get from the state," the University of Vermont's president said. "Where would it come from?"
By Daniel C. Vock • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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How colleges are handling their surprise donations from MacKenzie Scott
The billionaire philanthropist gave more than $800 million to under-resourced colleges, which say the unrestricted funds are helping them dream big.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Democrats propose $40B in higher education relief funding
The new bill calls for the largest single amount of aid to colleges since the pandemic began.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Donations to colleges stayed flat at $50B in fiscal 2020
The pandemic forced advancement officials to change their approach and potentially shifted donor priorities.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 9, 2021 -
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Moody's predicts continued demand for graduate programs
Colleges that can deliver targeted offerings quickly are best positioned to benefit from that interest, the credit rating agency notes.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 8, 2021 -
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Deep Dive3 HyFlex lessons from the pandemic and what's next
As colleges took classes online, some adopted an emerging delivery model that lets students participate on their own terms. But it has limitations.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 5, 2021 -
Plans for merging Pennsylvania public universities would allow them to keep their brands
The six schools would be accredited as two distinct entities but retain their names and identities, a move one expert said is key to getting local buy-in.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 5, 2021 -
Pandemic deals a blow to college fundraising: report
Some schools reported increased revenue, consultancy EAB found, but the decreases underscore concerns about the impact of the financial crisis.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 4, 2021 -
California governor proposes dual-admissions pathway for community college students
The plan means to increase transfer rates to four-year schools, but the state's universities could run into capacity issues.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 4, 2021 -
Virginia lawmakers move to grant state financial aid to undocumented students
Two bills moving through the legislature have the governor's backing.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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7 in 10 students think colleges can require the coronavirus vaccine: survey
An eventual mandate would likely depend on several factors, including widespread availability of the shots.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Justice Dept drops Yale lawsuit, but challenges to race in admissions unlikely to stop
An influential anti-affirmative action group says it will sue Yale, adding to ongoing litigation observers say could reach the Supreme Court.
By Hallie Busta • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Cardona emphasizes community colleges, career-tech pathways at Senate hearing
President Joe Biden's education secretary nominee stressed the importance of these institutions as the country recovers from the pandemic.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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For-profit merger highlights sector's growing interest in healthcare
Post University plans to acquire American Sentinel University, an online nursing school based in Colorado.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 2, 2021 -
Top Rhode Island legislators move to cement free college program into law
It's an unusual tactic, one expert says, and the financial obligation could be challenging for the state.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Deep DiveMore colleges are partnering with boot camps to tap demand for short-term programs
Institutions are lending their credibility to outside education providers as they seek help keeping pace with fast-changing technical fields.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 1, 2021
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