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UK could ban students from college loans if they fail math and English

UB Custom Publishing | February 23, 2022

Government data shows that nearly one-quarter of students failed to achieve passing grades in the two subjects.

How micro-credentials are helping higher ed master the post-COVID moment

Matt Zalaznick | February 23, 2022

As professional pathways take hold across higher ed, soft-skills are now as central to instruction as are the technical skills taught in these accelerated credential programs.

How Ivy Tech is using federal funding to improve affordability

UB Custom Publishing | February 17, 2022

At Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana, the institution's leadership has been focused on removing barriers to student success. With roughly 25% of Ivy Tech's 90,000 students unable to afford course materials, improving affordability had become a top priority. "We knew many of our students were struggling financially. So, we looked for ways that we […]

How to minimize the impact of crises at your university

Wendy Lazerson | February 17, 2022

To confront, address, mitigate and proactively avoid situations that can quickly reach a crisis level, preparation and planning are critical to controlling, rather than exacerbating, an incident.

University supercomputing – the ABCs of PDUs

Calvin Nicholson | February 17, 2022

For many universities, supercomputers are a key to becoming more competitive in the federal grant process.

Strike up the bans: Nearly 50 gag orders target freedom of speech in higher ed

UB Custom Publishing | February 16, 2022

From critical race theory to LGBTQ, legislators are pushing to shut down some teachings and trainings, and the three ways college leaders can change that.

Maine unveils $20 million plan for free tuition community colleges

UB Custom Publishing | February 10, 2022

About 8,000 students would be eligible under the program, funded by a one-time transfer to the Maine Community College System.

Dolly Parton's Dollywood offers to pay full tuition for all its employees

UB Custom Publishing | February 09, 2022

President of company says, 'we want our hosts to develop themselves through advanced learning to fulfill the foundation's other tenets: care more, dream more, and be more.'