Multiple states, like North Carolina and South Carolina, have introduced bills to track college DEI spending. In Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin banned the teaching of "inherently divisive concepts" in public schools, and has spoken out against equity initiatives throughout his time in office. In Ohio, a controversial bill that would, among other things, abolish diversity training requirements at public colleges, is also steadily moving […]
At least 15 public universities in Virginia have raised tuition to partially meet the budget shortfall caused by the General Assembly's budget inaction. Valuable programs are being reduced or compromised: Many public institutions in Virginia are cutting classes, freezing hiring, delaying contracts and laying off adjunct faculty. Smaller academic programs, community outreach, and funding for […]
Asked why Cox elected to nominate an entirely new board, Jennifer Napier-Pearce, the governor's senior adviser and director of communication, said Cox supported SB146, which "reshapes the Utah Board of Higher Education, reducing the number of members and enabling the board to better focus on a statewide vision. The governor wants Utah's colleges and universities […]
While few of the nation's "top schools" crack Oregon's list of most applied-to colleges – which is dominated by public and private universities in Oregon – each year, ambitious Oregon graduates are among those chasing entry to the Ivy League, Stanford University and other ultra-elite universities. While for some Portland-area teens, the goal of becoming a "distinguished-school […]
With a thoughtful and learner-centric approach to education, institutions can continue to support students and faculty no matter who or where they are.
The Yale program was launched in 2016 by alum Zelda Roland. It was based on a similar program she was part of while working with Wesleyan University. Yale partnered with UNH in 2021, giving the student-inmates a path to two and four year college degrees. The program, which offers classes at McDougall-Walker and the federal women's […]
Key takeaways EAB gathered in their latest meta-report paint a comprehensive picture of higher education's future college cohort: "Gen P." The report draws from conversations with over 20,000 high school students, counselors, parents, EAB partners and college enrollment teams.
