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3 of Mississippi’s 8 public universities could close under Senate bill

Three of Mississippi’s eight public universities could close soon under a bill proposed by one state senator who says funding that many institutions is...

National college professors group sanctions New College: ‘politically motivated takeover’

The governing body of the American Association of University Professors voted to sanction New College of Florida for "substantial non-compliance" with academic governance standards,...

Embattled community college pauses enrollment indefinitely

Eastern Gateway Community College will pause registration and enrollment beyond spring semester due to financial problems, the college and the Ohio Department of Higher...

$1 billion donation will provide free tuition at a Bronx Medical School

The 93-year-old widow of a Wall Street financier has donated $1 billion to a Bronx medical school, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with...

Maine’s Colby College counters higher ed mistrust with community outreach

A major investment in surrounding Waterville has brought more than 30 new businesses and art programs, while a downtown dormitory houses students, who commit to...

Nebraska college graduates fully certified Ford auto technicians

A unique collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and 41 community and technical colleges across the country is helping students and the automotive industry. Ford's Automotive...

This bill would let more Missouri universities offer research, doctoral degrees

As it currently stands, the University of Missouri is the only public university able to offer research doctorates and certain professional degrees. Under current law, the...

More than half of college graduates are working in jobs that don’t require degrees

More than half of Americans who earned college diplomas find themselves working in jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree or utilize the skills...

University of Michigan solidifies test optional policy as other schools revive mandate

The University of Michigan said Thursday it has formalized how it will handle test scores during the admissions process with a test optional policy...

In first board meeting as president, Ohio State’s Ted Carter addresses Buckeye ‘passion’

Ohio State President Ted Carter attended 58 public engagements across campus, Ohio and the country in January alone. Carter touted the State of Ohio Adversity and...

The Green Campus: Practical Facilities Improvement Strategies 

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 2 at 2 pm ET

Attend this 20-minute UB Ed Talk to learn how leading institutions are using innovative strategies to make their campuses more sustainable while achieving cost savings, improving their reputation, and fostering student engagement. 

Yale to require standardized test scores for admissions

Yale University will require standardized test scores for admission for students applying to enter in the fall of 2025, becoming the second Ivy League...

New report reveals the highest-paid U.S. private college presidents

A new report details the 2021 pay grades of private university leaders across the country — including three presidents in the Pittsburgh region. The Chronicle’s...

College enrollment across Minnesota State system is up for first time in over a decade

College enrollment is up across the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system for the first time in over a decade, according to Chancellor Scott...

The Impact of AI on Higher Ed: A 360-Degree Panel Discussion

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 27 at 2 pm ET

This UB webinar will provide a 360-degree perspective on the capabilities of AI today, as well as the implications for the future of higher education, with an expert panel featuring a professor and AI researcher, a university CIO, a professor and accessibility expert and a student panelist.