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New Unions Represent Over 40K Grad Students, Postdocs, Researchers
Last year, 26 new bargaining units representing over 40,000 graduate student workers, postdoctoral workers or researchers officially formed across the...
Governor Proposes ‘Bold’ Plan to Restructure Pennsylvania Higher Ed
The proposal calls for a sweeping overhaul of the state system as part of an initiative focused on workforce development and shoring up 25 public institutions.
Idaho Scholarship Program a Boon for Students and State
The workforce development scholarship helps students get the education and training they need to meet state workforce needs. Demand for the scholarships has been higher than expected.
Workforce Development, State Funding Among Higher Ed Leaders’ Policy Priorities
A new survey of state higher ed officials also found that providing students a return on their investment was a top concern.
Kentucky Explores Creating New College in ‘Postsecondary Desert’
State lawmakers believe a new four-year university would help increase degree attainment in rural areas.
Are Professors Really Fleeing Universities in Red States?
Some academics have publicly announced resignations, but evidence of a mass faculty exodus from states like Florida is thin, at least so far. Media hyped a brain drain regardless.
Pa. Lawmakers Block Funding for Penn Vet School
Pennsylvania lawmakers, voting along party lines, denied the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school more than $33 million in state funding...
Florida Officials Urge FAU Presidential Do-Over
A report from the inspector general for the Florida State University System’s Board of Governors recommended that Florida Atlantic University...