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Early FAFSA process is working, thanks to quick responses from colleges

Nearly half of all institutions surveyed are sending out offers early in the year, giving students more time to make decisions.

Could colleges embrace far fewer COVID-19 protocols by the fall?

Although new positive cases are trending downward, one health association leader says institutions still must proceed with caution.

Can you spare $500 million? Unions want more for SUNY, CUNY

Despite N.Y. governor's quest to uplift higher education in state, organizations backing faculty aren't satisfied.

‘Good news’: Universities boost dining options as COVID-19 numbers improve

Ohio State, Nebraska and others are extending hours and opening up indoor halls with fewer restrictions on students.

Should colleges shift to endemic mode? Massachusetts leaders say yes

As more institutions open for in-person learning nationwide, state officials say it's time to relax COVID-19 protocols.

Calls for end to COVID-19 vaccine booster mandates growing in higher ed

Petitioners cite many factors in requests to lift requirements, including ‘evolving scientific data’ and natural immunity.

What does the ACHA say in its new COVID-19 health guidance for campus?

The health association addresses vaccine boosters and isolation windows as colleges across U.S. face wave of omicron.

Can interim president rescue Michigan’s image after 2 major scandals?

Mary Sue Coleman steps back in to reinforce safe strategies after fallout from $490 million settlement, Schlissel.

5 reasons companies are sometimes wary of partnering with universities

Private sector collaborations with universities have great potential, but campus leaders must be prepared to get out of their comfort zones.

Purdue’s growth tied to ‘keeping students at center of bullseye’

The quest to always innovate has been a hallmark of this rising university under Mitch Daniels.

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