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Finlandia University is the latest private college to fall

Alcino Donadel | March 06, 2023

The school's enrollment—and consequently, its revenue—has suffered from a dwindling pool of local high school students and a lack of interest among those graduates for a college education, according to the Board's letter.

An Ann Arbor college saved its students $10M in textbook costs

March 03, 2023

A Washtenaw Community College program has saved students $10.1 million on textbooks since 2017. The Open Educational Resources program provides WCC students degrees or certificates that require zero cost in textbooks. Students use free OER textbooks adapted by WCC faculty or other textbook alternatives. The multi-million dollar savings for students makes college even more affordable […]

Despite security concerns on the part of schools, students still lean on TikTok

Alcino Donadel | February 23, 2023

Despite pressure from at least 19 state governors banning TikTok use on public university campuses, the majority of young college students are thinking the same thing: "lol, no."

DeSantis' quest to conquer higher ed just got scarier

Alcino Donadel | February 23, 2023

The Governor's Office of Florida recently demanded all spending associated with DEI. Then, its governor promised to ban it. Now he has a weapon.

When tragedy strikes: How you can promote healing for students, faculty and staff

Alcino Donadel | February 16, 2023

Faculty and staff across the country can be severely impacted by a national tragedy. Seli Fakorzi from TimelyMD provides schools with useful tips on how to facilitate healing.

Quality and attainment: 2023’s most—and least—educated states in America

Micah Ward | February 16, 2023

The five states with the highest percentage of college degree holders were also the top 10 most educated states, according to WalletHub's study. Additionally, three of the top 10 most educated states had the best university degree quality on average.

Official: Michigan gunman had note threatening 2 NJ schools

February 14, 2023

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The gunman who killed three students and wounded five at Michigan State University was a 43-year-old with a previous gun violation who fatally shot himself after an hourslong manhunt that ended in a confrontation with police miles from campus, officials said Tuesday. The gunman was found with a note in […]

Strikes and unions: Graduate students marshal their forces nationwide

Alcino Donadel | February 09, 2023

Impassioned to fight for livable wages and health benefits, a recent strike at Temple upended the school's president and the University of Chicago's recent bid to unionize won in a landslide.

Overhaul at Florida's New College starts big, ousts sitting president

Alcino Donadel | January 31, 2023

DeSantis' vision for a conservative-leaning New College of Florida has begun with the removal of sitting president Patricia Okker, replacing her with former education commissioner and GOP Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran.

College students and mental health: Does geography play a role?

Micah Ward | January 31, 2023

Data indicates that students in certain college towns have higher levels of stress than others. The University of California in Berkeley, CA, for example, is known for its reputation as the "workaholic" UC campus, thus making it the most stressed college town in the U.S.

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