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Why early college high schools lead dual enrollment programs

Early college high schools stand out among K-12 dual enrollment programs in the factors that promote student success in higher education, according to several years of study by the American Institutes for Research.

Why higher ed needs to hire and promote more women faculty

Amy Diehl, a UB Tech® 2020 speaker, addresses a recent survey that says an inadequate number of women fill tenure-track faculty positions—especially among higher ranks.

Which rock star is helping Rutgers fight hunger?

A significant number of college students nationwide continue to face hunger, housing instability, and, to a lesser extent, homelessness, an annual survey has found.

Why college advancement tops list for wealthy philanthropy

In fundraising and advancement, wealthy families seek immediate impact on college access, career readiness, scholarships, faculty support and community colleges.

Connecticut colleges may conduct rape, sexual assault surveys

A proposed law would require Connecticut colleges and universities to conduct anonymous campus surveys on rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct every two years.

Trump budget plan cuts financial aid, boosts HBCUs

President Donald Trump proposes cuts to financial aid and boosts to HBCU funding under the education budget proposal he released this week.

Tue Feb 11th, 2020

How to feature disability access on campus maps

Virtual and physical maps at several colleges and universities are being updated to include accessibility features such as ramps, automatic doors and parking.

Fri Feb 7th, 2020

Will University of California dump SAT and ACT? Not yet

The University of California should continue to require applicants to submit a test score but should also work toward revamping admissions, with an eye toward greater equity, a new report says.
Thu Feb 6th, 2020

Higher education giving hits all-time high in 2019

Giving to higher education hit a record $49.6 billion in 2019. Growth was driven by an increase in donations from organizations, though personal giving declined.

Wed Feb 5th, 2020

How valuable are certificates and associate degrees?

Graduates with associate degrees in engineering can earn substantially more than workers with a bachelor’s degree in education, according to a new Georgetown University report.
Tue Jan 28th, 2020

How liberal arts degrees pay off in the long run

The value of liberal arts degrees builds up over a lifetime, but black and Latinx graduates face less prosperous outcomes than their white classmates.

Mon Jan 27th, 2020