The race is on for schools to acquire students from Birmingham-Southern College after the small liberal arts school announced Tuesday it will close May 31. Among the institutions that made overtures to BSC students were the University of Alabama System, which on Wednesday announced it was offering an "expedited transfer process" to BSC students. Meanwhile, Spring Hill […]
Vanderbilt University students protests began Tuesday after an amendment to the Vanderbilt Student Government Constitution, which would prevent student government funds from going to certain businesses that support Israel, was removed by administration officials from a student ballot in late March. The sit-in ended early Wednesday morning, with numerous students removed from an administration building […]
Professional, continuing, and online education units continue to gain momentum thanks to senior leadership buy-in, adult learner interest and program innovation. Research from Modern Campus uncovers what's holding them back from reaching the next level.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon's flurry of vetoes last weekend included something unexpected: a line-item veto that allowed the legislature's decision to axe $1.7 million in state funding for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) but would allow the university to use its own funds for diversity-related programs. DEI initiatives, aimed at preventing discrimination […]
While proponents of the bill believe the integration could help the university create academic tracks that better reflect local workforce needs, others are concerned about how it can cripple an already struggling district.
Florida State University's faculty union last year filed a charge with the state against the FSU Board of Trustees for 'unfair labor practices' related to post-tenure faculty review. A measure signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis requires tenured faculty in Florida's public universities to go through a comprehensive post-tenure review process every five years. The university began doing post-tenure reviews before […]
While an agreement that allows smaller schools to provide online learning free of complicated compliance measures may be in peril, some experts believe the need for stronger consumer protection outweighs the negatives.
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved an average 3.3% percent college tuition increase, that will go into effect for the 2024/2025 school year. This college tuition raise applies to state supported, public colleges and universities, but not technical colleges. Amanda Covington, the Utah Board of Higher Education chair, said Utah colleges are trying to […]
Engineering majors enter the workforce to fill some of the most lucrative positions in software development and other classic pathways. However, the salaries of graduates with computer and information technology degrees forecast a changing marketplace.
