Academics

This bold micro-credential leader is expanding into new territory

Arkansas community college leaders are calling the state's armada of micro-credential pathways a "game-changer" for nontraditional students.

It’s here: The new Carnegie list introduces 41 schools to top-tier status

Howard University became the first HBCU to be recognized with R1 distinction. Another HBCU in Ohio was recognized in an entirely new category.

Test-optional admissions may be hurting disadvantaged students, study says

A new study from Dartmouth College suggests that test-optional admissions policies may be making it harder for high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds to get into top colleges.

Study: Direct college placement boosts student success, lowers cost

Students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass and earn more credits, according to the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness.

Leaders still at a loss on how to beat AI invasion

More than half of all executive leaders said they're not harnessing feel inadequate in harnessing the power of generative AI to prepare students for the future, according to a survey from AAC&U.

Choosing a college: 10 most important reasons for students

Perhaps this won't come as a surprise to some higher ed leaders: Affordability is not quite as important as weather for students in applying to or choosing a college. 

This survey finds new business school graduates question their degree

More than three-quarters of employees said they learned more in six months at their job than in their entire four-year education, according to Hult International Business School and Workplace Intelligence.

Here are the 5 academic programs emerging in 2025

Colleges and universities hoping to keep their academic programs in rhythm with the world's emerging disciplines may learn something new from this higher education intelligence service's latest prediction.

What are colleges worried about most right now?

"Enrollment" holds the top spot as the most significant risk faced by colleges and universities, according to this annual report from United Educators.

Why supporting faculty mental health is enormous for classrooms

"We oftentimes don't think much about training with adults on social-emotional development, but we're not done growing," says Karen G. Foley, president and CEO of JPA Chicago.

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