As Yale's final decision on their standardized testing policy for admissions — which is set to be released soon — looms, several international students spoke with the News about difficulty accessing standardized test centers in their home countries. Since going test-optional in 2020, Yale has seen a disproportionate increase in applications from international students. In the past […]
Wayne State University pushed back its enrollment deposit deadline to assist students as they face delays with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The university extended its enrollment deposit due date to June 1 from the previous May 1 deadline. An enrollment deposit must be paid when a student accepts their admission offer. […]
Nearly 57% fewer high school seniors have submitted a new FAFSA form compared to last year's numbers. Could delays and technological errors be to blame?
The Office of STEM Engagement recently organized two workshops for more than 100 students from third through12th grades in Houston. These workshops, called NanoAcademy, provided students with an opportunity to participate in STEM lessons designed by experienced teachers who are inspired by the ongoing research at Rice. During the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) internships, […]
After another frustrating delay with the Education Department's rollout of changes to the college financial aid system, officials are trying to help colleges adapt. The agency said on Monday it will soon deploy dozens of experts to under-resourced institutions. It also plans to distribute a $50 million donation to educational nonprofits, in an attempt to soften the blow […]
AI detectors like Turnitin and GPTZero are turning in false positives on students' use of AI, and it is becoming harder and harder for educators to determine how often their students are using the tool.
Murky data and secretive practices have prevented the public from understanding the true extent to which legacy admissions affect enrollment on a national scale.
Despite the well of opportunity present to higher education to offer employee development opportunities, company-higher education partnerships are losing ground to private providers.
