Howard University became the first HBCU to be recognized with R1 distinction. Another HBCU in Ohio was recognized in an entirely new category.

By next season, when college football’s more professionalized era arrives, the historic powerhouses like Ohio State and Texas stand to lose both their decades-long inherent recruiting advantage (their historical brand) and the financial edge they used in this unruly, booster-fueled NIL Era: Donor cash.

Higher education leaders believe for-credit micro-credentials can help boost their degree offerings' career relevance, retention and competitive advantage, according to a new report from Coursera.