At a time when many students, especially older students, are questioning the ROI of a college education, alternative credentials are an easy way to align educational offerings with available jobs in the community.
The pause in testing gave colleges a chance to study the issue more closely. They found that SAT scores were extremely effective at predicting whether students would succeed in college. The University of California convened a panel several years ago to study the issue at length and it reached the same conclusion. The standardized tests were […]
These two institutions are prioritizing experiential learning and initiatives that allow students to switch gears into other professional avenues as they continue to evolve as rapidly as the world around them.
Whether it be introducing bilingual degree programs or scoping out medical professions sorely in need of a diverse workforce, these two institutions are leveraging the uptick in Latinx population growth to boost their brand.
Less than a full year removed from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, it's still too early to gauge the full impact of the ruling, both at HBCUs and other colleges. Though there are nuances to such predictions, the underlying reasoning is generally that, with highly selective, predominantly white colleges likely to admit fewer students of […]
Studying over 3,000 current, former, and prospective online students during fall 2023, a new report by EducationDynamics dives deep into online students' motivations and aspirations and the way they consume information.
Amid Jackson's continuing water crisis and its premier university's revolving door of former leaders, first-time President Marcus Thompson wants everyone to know he's here for the long haul.
The class of 2024 isn't looking for tradeoffs when it comes to work-life balance. We must add a new layer to help students articulate what's most important to them personally as they enter the workforce, such as their well-being and flexibility.
In the wake of recent gun violence on college campuses in Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina and Nevada, as well as a major legal victory for gun rights advocates in NYSRPA v. Bruen, about eight in 10 current and prospective college students say a college's policies related to firearms on campus are at least somewhat important in […]
