Academic Affairs

Biden Administration grants student loan borrowers a 5th extension on payments

With many Americans struggling from inflation and the pandemic, the President and his team grant another pause to those with education debt.

What can more financial support do for higher ed? Raise completion, for one.

With some help, leading organizations say getting students across academic thresholds can be a boon for the economy.

Should colleges be worried by threats of Russian cyber attacks on the U.S.?

White House warnings should set plans in motion by institutions to ensure their systems, data are protected.

UMBC names ‘visionary’ leader and first woman as president to replace Hrabowski

Dr. Valerie Shears Ashby brings innovative approach and record of success at Duke's Trinity College to new position.

The Great Reskilling: Cengage CEO Michael Hansen says higher ed must meet demand

The pandemic opened up huge possibilities for fast, online learning, and employers need that pace and those credentials to continue.

Gender equity? Only 45 four-year colleges show women grads earning more than men

Women who attend 20 institutions make at least $30,000 less than men after 10 years of graduating.

High marks for HBCUs: The 50 colleges that are the best academic stewards for students

Changing the dynamics on rankings, AcademicInfluence uses a new algorithm to measure institutional support.

Colleges start to unveil fall 2022 acceptance rates amid big application spikes

Several institutions also reveal how well they've done in meeting diversity targets in admissions pools.

Is MIT an outlier in bringing back test scores or are other colleges following its lead?

It’s dean of admission can’t explain the ‘why’ in the university’s decision, but it is based on the math.

Ditching their legacies, colleges and universities embrace switch to Cloud

Costly but necessary, institutions know that to remain competitive and secure, they must invest in newer systems.

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