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Overtime Rule: College labor in limbo

A Texas judge’s eleventh-hour injunction against a controversial labor regulation change has left more than 4 million U.S. workers, including thousands in higher education,...

The college’s largest classroom: Its campus

In a renewal of social consciousness in American higher ed, colleges are refining stories of their history told through statues, signage and installations on...

Sign language opens clearer channel for college police

Stephanie Murphy, a security specialist with the Columbus State Community College police department, realized officers were having trouble communicating with one segment of the...

Instant college admissions: An enrollment and engagement boost

Instant Admissions Day at Unity College in Maine provides benefits beyond the immediate acceptance of students’ applications, President Melik Peter Khoury says. This accelerated enrollment...

Colleges and universities branch out within the U.S.

Exotic branch campuses across the globe give American institutions an extra shine when recruiting students and establishing an internationally recognized brand. Now, several universities...

Feeding campus—sustainabily—from a container

Designed by the company Freight Farms, the hydroponic lettuce farm inside a shipping container at Stony Brook University in New York uses 90 percent less water than traditional...

Department of Education issues new regulations to protect student borrowers

Recent regulations from the Department of Education improve protection for student borrowers targeted by misleading or predatory practices, and establish a clear path for...

Colleges still struggle with Title IX compliance

More than 40 years after it was established, Title IX continues to pose compliance challenges for higher education institutions struggling with sexual assault investigations. The...

Avoiding retirement plan risk in higher ed

Higher ed has become the latest target of retirement plan fee litigation. One firm in particular has filed class-action suits against dozens of universities,...

Advocates fear racial disparities in student loan defaults

Some advocacy groups see student loan debt as not just a financial problem, but a growing social justice concern, as well. The Washington Center for...