The two adult-oriented institutions in Pennsylvania hope that, by joining forces, they can expand their reach and access to higher education.
State Grants Spread Thin
The FAFSA fiasco undermined projections for Minnesota’s grant program, leaving many students with hundreds or thousands of dollars less than they anticipated.
Hastings College Receives Donation to Fix Leaky Pipes and Busted Boilers
Hastings College received a $9 million gift from a long-time donor specifically for deferred maintenance, a growing and costly issue for institutions across the sector.
Bursting the Idea of the ‘Campus Bubble’
A new book says the diverse experiences of Harvard undergrads during the COVID-19 pandemic carry larger lessons for higher ed—namely that the off-campus lives of low-income students deeply affect their lives on campus.
Academic Success Tip: Promoting Inclusivity With the Syllabus
A study from Worcester Polytechnic Institute found students believe their instructors are more inclusive if they include specific features, such as their pronouns and materials from diverse scholars.
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Opinion
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Anti-Science Harassment Is on the Rise
Universities must do more now to support researchers, Samuel Mendez writes.
Blogs
AI in a Lingering Age of Loneliness Among Students
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about greater awareness of an even larger epidemic, one of loneliness in America. In higher education, it is incumbent on us to help our learners with overcoming the pain and other ill-effects of this condition.
Career Advice
How Presidents Can Best Work With Faculty During Crises
They must do what they always expect to do and, at the same time, do something completely novel, write Peter Eckel and Courtney Chandler.
Ep. 124: Voices of Student Success: Improving Upward Transfer Processes
Community college students make up 40 percent of enrollment in U.S. higher education, and 80 percent of those students want to go on to earn a bachelor’s degree. However, only around 16 percent of those students will be successful in transferring and completing a four-year degree within six years after transferring.
Ep. 123: Reprise: Generative AI’s Potential Influence on Teaching and Learning
Discussions about the impact of generative artificial intelligence in teaching and learning are steadily moving beyond questions about whether and how students will cheat.
Ethan Webb of Mindsmith
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Ethan Webb, founder and CEO of Mindstream.
Linda Bonnar of Upstrive
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Linda Bonnar of Upstrive, an app aimed at measuring student well-being.
