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‘This is a really big deal’: How college towns are decimating the GOP

July 21, 2023

In state after state, fast-growing, traditionally liberal college counties like Dane are flexing their muscles, generating higher turnout and ever greater Democratic margins. They’ve already played a pivotal role in turning several red states blue — and they could play an equally decisive role in key swing states next year. Name the flagship university — […]

How college leaders aim to increase rural students' share of 4-year degrees

Alcino Donadel | June 19, 2023

Three recent programs and partnerships highlight the county's new efforts to boost rural students' awareness of higher education opportunities—especially by leveraging tech.

DEI programs in universities are being cut across the country. What does this mean for higher education?

June 14, 2023

Multiple states, like North Carolina and South Carolina, have introduced bills to track college DEI spending. In Virginia, Gov. Glenn Youngkin banned the teaching of “inherently divisive concepts” in public schools, and has spoken out against equity initiatives throughout his time in office. In Ohio, a controversial bill that would, among other things, abolish diversity training requirements at public colleges, is also steadily moving […]

Higher education fled this American small town. It left behind ‘a ghost town.’

May 25, 2023

When West Virginia University took the local campus out of Montgomery five years ago, it took more from the rural town than just a college. Suddenly, 1,500 students were gone. More than 100 staff and faculty moved out. The bar and the car dealership closed. The grocery store, too. And it was only going to […]

Saint Anselm College defends decision to host Trump for CNN town hall

May 04, 2023

Trump’s visit – and how the college is handling it – underscores the challenges facing New Hampshire’s political infrastructure as it prepares for Trump’s next presidential campaign to ramp up in the state. For its part, Saint Anselm College says hosting Trump is consistent with its mission of fostering civic dialogue. President Joseph Favazza’s letter noted […]

Not just the students: Faculty union joins 9,000-worker Rutgers strike

Alcino Donadel | April 09, 2023

Three unions at the University of Rutgers comprising faculty, adjunct faculty and graduate student workers flooded Rutgers' three campuses to commence the first strike in the 257-year-old school's history.

These rural colleges are beating the odds to drive student success

Alcino Donadel | April 06, 2023

Despite enrollment challenges and some rural towns' skepticism about the value of a college education, Lake Area Tech boasts a 76% three-year graduation rate and transfer rate and Walla Walla Community College helped create a booming winery industry.

Yale joins alliance of universities supporting higher-ed access for rural and small-town students

April 06, 2023

Yale has joined a newly formed consortium of 16 colleges and universities working together to help students from small-town and rural America pursue opportunities in higher education. The program, officially known as the Small-Town And Rural Students College Network, seeks to identify, recruit and support promising students from rural communities and small towns. This summer, […]

Women account for two-thirds of the country’s student loan debt. Here’s how it affects them

April 03, 2023

As borrowers await the Supreme Court’s decision on a plan to provide mass student debt forgiveness, USA TODAY examined what’s behind the gender imbalances in the amount that borrowers take out and in their ability to pay those loans back.

How your school can maintain a healthy environment for open dialogue

Alcino Donadel | March 09, 2023

Free exchange of ideas on campus exposes its community to new ways of thinking and creates a more informed citizen, but too much of it can do the opposite. Here are ways to remedy those conflicts.

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