A new study from Dartmouth College suggests that test-optional admissions policies may be making it harder for high-achieving students from disadvantaged backgrounds to get into top colleges.
College and university endowments expanded by 4% in fiscal year 2024 thanks to improved annual returns and gift-giving, according to the annual NACUBO-Commonfund Study.
Students who bypassed developmental courses were more likely to pass and earn more credits, according to the Center for Analysis of Postsecondary Readiness.
Proposed legislation would prohibit universities from offering certificates, degrees or courses in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer studies or DEI. Employees found to be teaching these subjects could be fired and have their name added to a do-not-hire list.
To reduce stigma, some colleges and universities are taking proactive steps to normalize mental health discussions and expand access to campus supportive services.
Outcomes-based funding formulas could push institutions to help students secure well-paying careers, asserts this whitepaper from The Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity.
Campuses are experiencing a quiet crisis. Institutions need to confront the role mental health plays in shaping students’ experiences on their campuses.
Surveys and studies have found that 30–50% of students on campuses across the country either have to skip meals because they can’t afford them, or can’t afford a well-balanced diet.
According to UTSA officials, the creation of a course crafted specifically for military veterans is reaction to feedback from current veteran students who said they have trouble relating to younger classmates.
While many board leaders may fear losing control of their institutions, others are buying into this collaborative model to lower costs and break down operational siloes.
