Wright State University plans to “deactivate” 34 lesser-used degree-bearing academic programs as part of its ongoing Academic Efficiency and Effectiveness review, university officials said. The programs affected are a mix of associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree tracks, across engineering, foreign language, science, education and other fields. Read more from the Dayton Daily News.
Universities looking to attract more first-generation Hispanic students should be assured they don’t need to know what to study before they arrive on campus.
While the humanities may not be as popular as they once were, STEM students—and institutions—have much to gain from some of their timeless lessons. These colleges and universities are taking note and adapting.
A local college plans on cutting faculty and staff positions in the foreseeable future. Marietta College (Ohio) announced Friday that 36 currently employed faculty and staff roles will be eliminated over the next three years. In addition to this, 13 currently vacant roles will not be filled, according to a press release. MC President Dr. […]
As we opened the new calendar year, I announced that UNCG would discontinue 20 academic programs in line with the deans’ recommendations. The reality is that we can’t be “everything, everywhere, all at once,” and we can’t pretend to be.
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?
According to a news release from Ball State, the revitalization plan calls for the creation of a “best-in-class, multigenerational district” driven by arts and culture, entertainment and innovation with a new select service hotel, new dining, retail, service, living and gathering options. The Performing Arts Center is that catalyst for development and will provide a modern venue […]
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 […]
Recently, criticism of global university rankings has intensified. The causes and the possible consequences of this discontent are diverse and the future is hard to see, but it is a good bet that, in a few years, the international ranking scene will look very different. For those with jaded palates, Times Higher Education (THE) is planning interdisciplinary […]
