Stefanie Botelho

Cleary president leaving to lead Pa. college

Cleary University President Jayson Boyers is resigning effective May 8 to become president of Rosemont College in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. 

By one critical measure, University of Michigan has surpassed Michigan State in enrollment

Michigan State University has long had bragging rights as the state’s largest university based on enrollment, but University of Michigan now has edged ahead by one critical measure.

University students and incarcerated youth benefit from tutoring program

Project Change students help with reading and writing lessons, as well as crafting a personal statement which could be used in college application materials.

University president supports removing slave owner’s name

The University of Cincinnati’s president announced his support for removing a slave owner’s name from one of the school’s colleges.

Some states move toward financial aid based on need rather than merit

State-funded merit scholarships are politically popular. But as college tuition rises, policymakers in some states are starting to rethink financial aid that disproportionately benefits white, wealthy students and often duplicates scholarships awarded by public universities. 

U. of Ill. drops criminal background question from student application, but will still ask about past after admission decision

Admissions applications to the University of Illinois campuses are no longer requiring students to disclose whether or not they have a criminal background.

Neb. leaders launch ‘Commit to Complete’ campaign for timely graduation

Education and business leaders across the state came together to launch a new campaign focused on helping students graduate on time.

Betsy DeVos poised to issue sweeping rules governing campus sexual assault

Students accused of sexual assault will win new rights under sweeping rules being finalized by the Trump administration, giving universities clear but controversial guidance on handling these emotionally charged conflicts.

Construction Watch: Renovations force Harding University freshmen out of dorm

The Arkansas institution is relocating students from Cathcart Hall (pictured) so the work, in planning for two years, can begin at the end of the semester.

People Watch: Another University of Akron dean is stepping down

Elizabeth Kennedy is leaving the Ohio institution to join Missouri Western State U as vice provost.

There’s a new type of senior on college campuses

University-based retirement communities allow residents to become immersed in campus life—for a pretty high price.

Construction Watch: Missouri S&T to build lab for study of humanities and technology

The 1,150-square-foot communication hub will help students integrate creativity, critical thinking and digital literacy.

People Watch: Northeast Community College hires new president

Leah Barrett is taking over the Nebraska school’s top spot in January.

Financial aid services to utilize Inceptia’s Verification Gateway Platform

Inceptia announced Financial Aid Services, an Atlanta-based management consulting firm that helps colleges and universities optimize their financial aid and student business operations, will utilize Inceptia’s Verification Gateway platform to provide verification services to its clients.

Construction Watch: Proposed $21.9M building for Chattanooga State on higher ed funding wish list

The advanced manufacturing building was among eight new capital projects pitched during Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s (pictured) recent budget hearings.