Under the proposal, undergraduate tuition rates would increase at all of U of M campuses across the state; a 4% hike at the Crookston and Duluth campus and a 5% hike at Morris.
College admissions experts say there are signs campuses will trend toward less diversity at the same time some universities are facing intensifying pressure from the Trump administration to eliminate diversity programs and remove international students.
Researchers are warning about the potential negative effects of college students relying on artificial intelligence for help with their coursework, as a growing number turn to the technology.
Only one in four U.S. adults say it's extremely or very important to have a four-year college degree to get a well-paying job, according to a 2024 Pew Research poll.
"We are doubling down on those creative careers that are primed for growth and align with the current and emerging expectations of students, families and the industry," Interim Columbia College President Jerry Tarrer wrote in a statement.
The Supreme Court declined to let the Biden administration enforce portions of a new rule that includes protections from discrimination for transgender students under Title IX while legal proceedings continue.
More employers recognize that many prospective candidates choose not to go to college because it's unaffordable or because they believe they'll acquire more practical skills in the workforce, versus the classroom, a new survey contends.
In 2024, college grads' median pay stands at about 37% higher than median pay for those without a bachelor's degree, according to the analysis from compensation firm PayScale.
The effort makes two years at a four-year public college, community or trade school free beginning this fall. The program applies to students who have family incomes of $90,000 or less.
After the troubled rollout of the new FAFSA application, students in Maryland are facing another obstacle. The Maryland College Aid Processing System website, also...
