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Ex-Calvin University President sues school claiming forced resignation, discrimination

April 15, 2024

Former Calvin University President Wiebe Boer has filed a federal lawsuit in the Western District of Michigan U.S. District Court. In the lawsuit, Boer claims his former employer rushed him to resign, didn’t allow him proper legal protections, unduly harmed his reputation and even racially discriminated against his wife, Joanna Boer, who is Black. Boer […]

The 5 metrics colleges and universities should measure to boost their value

Alcino Donadel | April 14, 2024

The report from Strada Education measures just how well each state is preparing its young adults for higher education and the career opportunities ahead of them—and which need improvement.

Student-athletes are at double the risk of suicide than they were two decades ago, study

Alcino Donadel | April 12, 2024

Researchers found that between July 2002 and June 2022, the rate of NCAA varsity athlete deaths by suicide rose to 15.3%, an alarm-raising jump from 7.6%.

Two-thirds of US colleges, universities require DEI classes to graduate: report

April 12, 2024

Most American colleges and universities require the completion of courses that emphasize Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)-related topics to graduate, according to a new report surveying public and private institutions. Speech First, a group advocating for First Amendment rights on US campuses, released an investigation on Thursday that found 165 of 248 selected institutions mandate DEI-related classes to meet […]

Certificate earner rates hit 10-year high despite degree fall-off in 2022-23

Alcino Donadel | April 10, 2024

A breakdown in student demographics illustrates that the popularity of earning a certificate for first-time credential earners isn't tied to one gender or ethnicity, according to the latest report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

Amid FAFSA debacle, these higher ed leaders strive to ensure no student is left behind

Alcino Donadel | April 10, 2024

College Possible, a nonprofit dedicated to servicing low-income and minority students through their higher education journey, has so far ensured that 56% of their students have filed for FAFSA, says CEO Siva Kumari.

Some rural states are cutting higher ed. One state is doing the opposite

April 10, 2024

Now, spurred by concerns that low levels of college attainment are holding back the southeastern swath of the state, the Kentucky legislature is exploring ways to bring baccalaureate degrees to the region. The move to expand education here comes as many states are cutting majors at rural colleges and merging rural institutions, blaming funding shortfalls and steadily […]

The 5 qualities that make the Southeast and Southwest enrollment standouts

Alcino Donadel | April 09, 2024

They are the only two regions to feature four-year institutions that collectively experienced positive enrollment increases between 2017 and 2021, according a new report from EAB.

Flexing the future of higher ed: Embracing flexible learning pathways for access, quality and equity

April 09, 2024

With the sustained shift towards online and blended learning models in the post-pandemic world, the education landscape is ripe for innovation that can accommodate formal and informal learning methodologies.

Latino students make up most of the nation’s growth in college degrees