Despite recent measures President Biden has taken to relieve student debt and halve repayment plans, the administration faces criticism on both sides of the aisle and with relief advocates.
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is a leading four-year public university with 20,000 students that has been completely cashless since 2017. In this TouchNet podcast, Beth Hardcastle, assistant controller for Student Business Services at EMU, discusses how going cashless, closing the in-person cashier’s office, and implementing payment plans have positively impacted their financial operations over the […]
The merger is the second announced in two years, which the president believes is "part of a strategic repositioning of the entire WVU System for success in a challenging collegiate landscape."
Three recent programs and partnerships highlight the county's new efforts to boost rural students' awareness of higher education opportunities—especially by leveraging tech.
It's almost a fantasy to think one can be selected to not only lead a school but do so in one's home state. One hired and one retired president live that reality.
At least 78% of higher education institutions have already extended these policies through fall 2024 in anticipation of the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.
Only two institutions have named a full-time successor since, leaving a considerable chunk of the Magnolia State's colleges and universities with vacant seats in executive leadership.
The Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education voted to approve a $3.67 billion budget for the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, which distributes funding to public colleges and universities. The budget represents a 10% increase over what state budget experts said is needed to continue offering current programs and services. That includes a bump for community colleges […]
