More and more, males are sidestepping college, according to the Higher Education Male Achievement Collaborative. Men now account for just two out of five college degrees earned in the United States, fewer than the share women received in 1972.
An old drug has taken on new popularity—and it has doctors concerned.Once known by nicknames like laughing gas and hippy crack, the inhalant nitrous oxide—a sedative commonly used by healthcare providers—is getting attention online.
A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some public colleges and universities from admitting immigrants who are in the country without legal permission.
The Biden administration approved its last major batch of student loan relief Wednesday, greenlighting $4.5 billion in forgiveness for 261,000 borrowers.
Louisiana colleges and universities spend a minimal amount on programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Those that do spend between 0.001% and 0.42% of their respective budgets.
While much attention has been focused on how enrollment declines are putting private, nonprofit colleges out of business at an accelerating rate—at least 17 of them in 2024—public universities and colleges are facing their own existential crises.
The program would cover New York residents between the ages of 25 and 55 who enroll in associate degree programs in nursing, teaching, technology, engineering and other fields at colleges operated by the State University of New York and the City University of New York. The cost of books and other fees would also be paid for by the state.
School districts in urban, suburban and rural parts of Colorado fear serious funding cuts—amounting to as much as 30% of their total budget—that could force tough decisions next year under Gov. Jared Polis’ latest budget proposal.
Undergraduates in SUNY’s incoming fall 2026 cohort will take courses as part of their general education curriculum reflecting the “rise of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.” Administrators say students will learn how to evaluate information from various sources and study the ethics behind creating and sharing information.
Fewer young people are choosing college since the hype that a college degree was a great investment has been exposed as, shall we say, “misinformation.” Many colleges now find themselves in peril of going under.
