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Full-time student benefits, even for part-time students

It’s known that full-time students graduate more quickly and more often than do their part-time counterparts. But what about students who fluctuate between full-...

Teaching the native language of American indians

A handful of campuses teach Native American languages to support the efforts of local tribes to preserve their language and expand their culture’s influence...

A nonprofit acquires a for-profit

Purdue University surprised its faculty and the general higher ed sector this spring with its plans to acquire Kaplan University for a symbolic $1...

UC Berkeley aims to improve higher ed online accessibility

In a move that will ultimately bring its public online content in line with new federal accessibility standards, the University of California, Berkeley has...

Trees—even off college campuses—cut carbon footprints

Besides reducing emissions, higher ed institutions can reduce the impact of their carbon footprint in other ways, including getting credit for trees planted. The idea...

Higher ed points of interest

Many institutions shine a spotlight on their sustainability efforts by creating online maps to showcase eco-friendly sites and green activities on campus—areas of interest...

Politicians on college campuses

Colleges may already prepare extensively for VIPs, but a deeper level of cross-campus coordination can ensure a smooth visit even when protests or other...

New coalition to advocate for adult college students

A newly formed advocacy organization hopes to smooth the process for busy adults looking to attend college. The Coalition for Adult Learners will campaign...

Colleges go all in for food allergy safety

Colleges and universities taking extra care to improve the safety and quality of life for students with food allergies can participate in the Food...

Booting the gluten from an entire college dining hall

The number of U.S. colleges offering gluten-free dining options is rising, as more people learn about the seriousness of celiac disease, says Chris Rich,...