The U.S. Department of Education recently found that the CUNY college had the fourth-highest transfer-out rate for Title IV students in the nation; 55% ultimately earned bachelor's degrees within eight years, compared to the country's 13% average.
While not too far behind, survey responses indicate English departments may also be less likely to embrace career preparation as it threatens the "intellectual labor" of the degree, according to a recent report by the Modern Language Association.
South Carolina State University is pledging to become a leader in AI among HBCUs. However, "broadband deserts" and insufficient funding threaten to undermine its mission.
While the model has recently drawn fanfare from policymakers, some higher education leaders and the public, others argue that evidence suggests that it will not only not work, but it will also backfire.
A pair of reports suggest that degree earners still hold a considerable advantage in the application pool and are guaranteed to fare better a decade removed from school.
Reflecting some of the most significant developments in higher education in 2023, our readers at University Business gravitated toward topics reflecting issues most top-of-mind.
Bad news for bosses: Those who frequently consider communication one-way down the chain of command are less likely to succeed in the brave new world of business.
With more employers emphasizing workers who can think critically and problem-solve, forward-thinking institutions are adapting new and emerging fields of study that better equip graduates with career-focused skills.
Colleges racing to evolve their academic programs may be overlooking critical thinking, an essential skill students need to survive an ever-shifting marketplace driven by employer expectations and evolving tech trends.
