While the humanities may not be as popular as they once were, STEM students—and institutions—have much to gain from some of their timeless lessons. These colleges and universities are taking note and adapting.
Anthology's latest research paints a telling picture of where communication streams are mixed on what it takes to support students on their way to a degree.
Newark's effort to gain the power to tax the University of Delaware moved forward Monday, as the city took its boldest step yet toward forcing the university to pay what officials say is its fair share. With dozens of UD students packed into council chambers to protest the measure, council unanimously approved a resolution asking […]
Faculty groups and administrators at the University of Nebraska lined up Tuesday to oppose a legislative proposal to end faculty tenure, with many saying it could handicap NU. State Sen. Loren Lippincott said his goal is not to stifle academic freedom but to put benchmarks in place and allow for more transparency. Interim NU President […]
The College Board will have to pay a $750,000 settlement with the New York Attorney General's Office, which said the organization unlawfully shared students' personal data with organizations such as colleges and scholarship programs. Attorney General Letitia James' office said Tuesday that the College Board, a nonprofit that administers the PSAT, SAT and AP tests, […]
The number of scientific papers retracted due to fraudulent peer review and research misconduct has eclipsed 10,000 for the first time in 2023, according to Nature, a British scientific journal. A decade ago, retractions were just a tenth of what they are now.
"Reputation matters—it is the global currency of higher education, helping universities attract and retain talent, bring in research collaborators and court inward investment," said Phil Baty, THE's chief global affairs officer, in a statement.
The University of Toledo is cutting "low-demand degree programs" beginning in the fall 2025 school year, a spokesperson told WTOL 11 on Monday. The cuts are meant to ensure the university provides degrees that students want and industries demand as part of an overall academic prioritization process, according to university spokesperson Tyrel Linkhorn. Some suspended programs are being […]
Flagstaff Sen. Wendy Rogers is pushing a bill that would allow anyone with a concealed carry weapon permit to bring guns onto college campuses. State law currently prohibits firearms on school grounds. Senate Bill 1198 would bar the governing board of a university, college or community college from enacting rules that prohibit the possession of […]
Community college bachelor's programs may play a major role in closing the higher education gap for Latino students, according to a report UCLA published Tuesday. For Latinos who were able to complete the program, the degree can be life-changing in terms of educational attainment and financial stability, according to the new UCLA Latino Policy & […]
