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Labor Dept. Dedicates $65M to Community Colleges Preparing for Workforce Pell
The U.S. Department of Labor is putting $65 million toward helping community colleges develop short-term training programs that qualify for...
Opinion
You Say ‘Elite.’ The Public Hears ‘Elitist.’
Higher education’s standard-bearers—the wealthiest, most selective colleges and universities—refer to themselves as if they're better than everyone else. That isn’t good for them or for higher education.
Virginia Tech Bans University-Funded Identity-Based Graduations
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has banned university-funded “identity-based Graduation Achievement Ceremonies,” the institution announced on its website. The...
Lourdes University Announces Closure
Lourdes University will close in May due to “insurmountable financial pressures” driven by declining enrollment, rising costs and an unsustainable...
FAMU Says Censoring the Word ‘Black’ Was a Mistake
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a historically Black institution, said it mistakenly objected to its Black Law Students Association using...
NIH Avoided Funding Cuts. But It Lacks Permanent Leaders in Top Posts.
After Trump administration terminations and other departures, the federal research funding agency has acting directors leading more than half of its 27 institutes and centers.
The Fight Over Community College Bachelor’s Degrees
Earning a four-year degree at a two-year institution is now possible in nearly half of all states—and others are exploring the option. But many universities are not happy about it.
Understanding Noncredit Students’ Goals and Motivations
A new qualitative study of noncredit students found that most have tried college before, and many hope noncredit programs will lead them straight into good careers.