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Start, Stop or Grow? New book helps college leaders manage academic programs

Chris Burt | May 12, 2022

Program evaluation requires commitment and new tools to ensure colleges are remaining relevant, author Bob Atkins says.

How Elon Musk, University of Utah president differ on importance of college

April 15, 2022

New president Taylor Randall has an ambitious vision for his university, including becoming top 10 in the nation.

The one major with the least hope for first-gen students seeking a Ph.D.

UB Custom Publishing | April 13, 2022

Researchers from MIT and Michigan say the lack of opportunities and diversity in this field is impacting the nation.

U.S. universities remain No. 1 in world rankings on academic subjects

UB Custom Publishing | April 06, 2022

QS report shows American institutions sliding a bit but still dominant in research and devotion to current global issues.

Could legalizing marijuana possibly be a big help for college admissions?

Matt Zalaznick | March 28, 2022

'Free advertising': When states make headlines for legalizing marijuana, they also raise the profiles of their colleges and universities.

22 Black community colleges are teaming up to improve student success

Matt Zalaznick | March 27, 2022

A first-of-its-kind network of 22 historically and predominantly Black community colleges has banded together to develop new initiatives to improve their students' career and economic prospects.

This NCAA darling has a better story to tell: It's in the top 1% for ROI

UB Custom Publishing | March 27, 2022

Small private Bryant University in Rhode Island is on the map after its tournament appearance, but it has been a standout for students seeking careers.

How much has COVID changed what and where college students want to study?

Matt Zalaznick | March 22, 2022

College students around the world are less interested in Ph.D.'s. since the COVID outbreak as they turn toward technology and environmental disciplines.