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Micromanaging higher ed won’t help students

In the latest round of micromanagement musings, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report detailing the practices of so-called online program managers, or OPMs.

Christian university proposes limiting expressions of gender and sexuality

The policies, which are scheduled to go into effect during the fall semester, also prohibit heterosexual sex outside of marriage and displays of affection in same-sex relationships.

College cyber-attacks serve as warning to protect networks

“This has unfortunately been a recurring issue for higher education institutions across the country with cybercriminals increasingly targeting universities, particularly toward the end of the semester,” a Kellogg spokesperson said.

College enrollment drops, even as pandemic’s effects ebb

The ongoing enrollment crisis at U.S. colleges and universities deepened in spring 2022, raising concerns that a fundamental shift is taking place in attitudes toward the value of a college degree.

Public money supports university center tied to white nationalism and election denial

The Benson Center has attracted national attention due to its association with John Eastman, the lawyer at the center of former President Donald Trump’s attempt to stage a coup after he lost the 2020 election.

Michigan colleges experience nation’s worst spring enrollment drive, new report shows

College enrollment across Michigan plummeted 15% during the spring semester this year, dragged down by a 20% hit to four-year public universities, a new report shows.
Thu May 26th, 2022

State’s higher-ed system needs more than an internship boost

Prioritizing public education, not providing internships in the private sector, is what Massachusetts students need and deserve.
Wed May 25th, 2022

Charges tossed for Atlanta officers who pulled students from car in 2020 incident

Lance LoRusso, a lawyer representing the two officers, said his clients "have been vindicated" and look forward to returning to full duty.
Wed May 25th, 2022

Many graduate programs are “scams,” according to higher education policy analyst

A senior policy analyst at advocacy group Education Reform Now says "what you get out of that master's degree doesn't even pay for itself."
Wed May 25th, 2022

Lee University considers limiting student speech on gender

The draft policy declares that biological sex is binary and 'humans do not have the ability, or observed right, to choose a gender.'
Tue May 24th, 2022

Louisiana lawmakers approve study of university tenure policy

House resolution says, 'postsecondary students should be confident that they are being exposed to a variety of viewpoints, including those that are dissenting.'
Tue May 24th, 2022