Three of Mississippi's eight public universities could close soon under a bill proposed by one state senator who says funding that many institutions is too costly, with what he calls a downward spiral in enrollment. The "downward spiral" is fueled by a drop in the state's high school graduation rate, which in turn leads to lower […]
Gov. Josh Shapiro indicated he would like to see the creation of a new system by the end of this calendar year. Next year, he wants to see the beginning of a $1,000-per-semester tuition cap for students whose families are below the state's median income level. Key details outlined in the FAQ include: The community […]
More than 60% of undergraduates who began college between four and six years ago are either enrolled in a graduate program now or are seriously considering taking the next step, according to a recent report from Spark451, a Jenzabar Company.
The governing body of the American Association of University Professors voted to sanction New College of Florida for "substantial non-compliance" with academic governance standards, the organization announced in a press release Monday morning. A sanction from the AAUP serves to inform professors and others of poor working conditions at higher education institutions, according to the organization's […]
The 93-year-old widow of a Wall Street financier has donated $1 billion to a Bronx medical school, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with instructions that the gift be used to cover tuition for all students going forward. The donor, Ruth Gottesman, is a former professor at Einstein, where she studied learning disabilities, developed a […]
Eastern Gateway Community College will pause registration and enrollment beyond spring semester due to financial problems, the college and the Ohio Department of Higher Education announced. Students registered for spring semester will be able to finish their coursework. Those who are graduating this semester won't be affected, but students who want to register for summer […]
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education predicts current elementary and middle school students to be less prepared for postsecondary education workforce pipeline planning. Here are five recommendations to limit the consequences.
How can two- and four-year colleges alleviate employee dissatisfaction and retain talent in a post-pandemic workplace? Leaders from William & Mary and Montgomery County Community College share their perspectives.
As it currently stands, the University of Missouri is the only public university able to offer research doctorates and certain professional degrees. Under current law, the campuses under the umbrella of the University of Missouri System are designated as the "state's only public research university and the exclusive grantor of research doctorates." Hough points to the […]
