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California may ban legacy admissions at universities

California could become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions preferences at universities under a bill making its way through the State Legislature. Many selective...

Maine college builds climate-friendly dorm out of wood

Today, most large buildings are made of steel and concrete. But at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, a new 12,000-square-foot dorm was built almost entirely of wood.

Motivation Science and Outreach Strategies to Close Enrollment Gaps

Date & Time: Thursday, July 11th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute UB Ed Talk, a former professor of educational psychology at the University of Southern California will offer practical science-backed strategies for using digital channels to engage with, enroll, and retain more students for dual enrollment, workforce upskilling, and degree programs.   

‘Unique contribution’: Religious college leaders unite to tackle challenges facing higher education

The American Council on Education has launched its new Commission on Faith-based Colleges and Universities to draw attention to how faith-based colleges and universities are working to make higher education more affordable for students.

Unemployment rate for recent college graduates recipients jumps

On paper, the job market looks like it’s hardly ever been better. But zooming in on the job market for recent college graduates paints the economy in a much less rosy light.

Practical Strategies to Streamline Campus Construction and Renovation Projects

Date & Time: Thursday, June 13th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute UB Ed Talk, learn some practical strategies to streamline campus construction and renovation projects both in the short- and long-term, so that institutions of any size can become nimbler, more efficient, and more proactive in their approach to these important initiatives.  

Reimagining “Doing More with Less” in the Business Office

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 18th at 2 pm ET

In this 20-minute UB Ed Talk, a business and management expert, who’s also a university professor, will discuss how to look at “doing more with less” through a new lens, seeing it as an opportunity for innovation in the business office.

‘Lyfting’ student success: Ride-sharing at Harper puts academics in the fast lane

She’s not alone. According to the nationwide 2021 Trellis Student Financial Wellness Survey, students who don’t get transportation subsidies and can’t access reliable, safe...

Police remove encampment at University of Chicago

Police officers removed the pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Chicago early Tuesday, a move that was sure to be closely watched across...

Facing $15 million deficit, St. Cloud State University to cut faculty, programs

In what has become an almost weekly parade of bad higher education financial news, another university has announced it must cut back dramatically on...

Florida A&M receives record $237 million gift during commencement

Florida A&M University has received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Gregory Gerami, the founder and CEO of Batterson Farms...

University provosts have bleak outlook on free expression in higher ed

Last month, Inside Higher Ed released findings from its census of 331 chief academic officers, or provosts, working at public and private institutions across the country. Although...

Students, faculty upset over AI robot ‘Sophia’ giving commencement speech

D'Youville University students don't like the idea that their spring 2024 commencement speech will be delivered by an AI robot "Sophia." Students and faculty even...

Bowling Green State University reports record $121 million scholarship gift

Bowling Green State University announced on Thursday that the Thompson Foundation will expand its support of an existing scholarship program, helping create a fund that may...

Salisbury University and the Maryland Army National Guard forge educational partnership

Salisbury University and the Maryland Army National Guard have joined forces in a landmark partnership aimed at fostering educational opportunities and mutual support. The...