Seattle University has withdrawn all its investments from companies that hold fossil fuel reserves, making it Washington's first higher education institution to do so. The move also makes Seattle University the first Jesuit university in the world to divest from fossil fuels. The university announced a five-year divestment plan in 2018, estimating at the time that […]
It's time for institutions and researchers to prioritize a more holistic system of assessing and improving student outcomes, rather than relying solely on surface-level metrics like outputs.
FAS found that only about 25% of institutions are satisfied with existing financial aid services. Recent national developments will only exacerbate the problem.
Confidence in the higher education system has dropped by double-digit numbers among all groups, except for Democrats, who were one point shy, Gallup found.
From officials requesting trans student medical records to death threats, some LGBQT+ supporters show their commitment to building inclusive spaces and a core maintenance of values.
At least seven different schools in the region have announced or consummated mergers in the past six years. From the perspective of administrators, this makes sense. It's been a rough time for smaller universities or colleges, which are buffeted by declining enrollment, lower alumni donations, and dwindling endowments. As they lose the ability to dedicate […]
Partnerships add revenue and enrollment numbers to a college's bottom line and expand the career track offerings students need. It's a win-win for both sectors facing changing markets.
But some signs of an exodus are apparent. The Tampa Bay Times reviewed records showing an upward tick in staff departures at some of Florida's largest universities. And, as the Board of Governors discovered this spring, doubts about the state's academic workplace are spreading fast. Matthew Lata, a music professor at Florida State University, told […]
As sparks begin to fly on the campaign trail, they're bound to drive a new round of heated exchanges on our campuses. The lessons Gen Z learns from it will have lasting effects on our society.
Most teens firmly believe in the importance of a four-year college degree, but they're becoming increasingly open-minded toward other postsecondary opportunities, a new survey suggests.
