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In 'Scholarship Displacement' Debate, Who Speaks for Low-Income Students?
New state law generates much praise for private scholarship providers and much criticism of colleges, but few have noticed that many of these scholarships aren't awarded based on need.
New State Aid, With Strings Attached
Private colleges in New York State criticized Governor Cuomo’s plan to give some of their students much more aid in return for limits on tuition increases and more money from institutions. But 30 are still opting in.
Opinion
An Open Letter to Jeff Bezos
Donald J. Farish offers a philanthropic suggestion to the billionaire: award transformative gifts to colleges.
New Programs: Manufacturing Technology, Nursing, Product Design, Management, Health Administration, Nutritional Sciences, Biology
Clark State Community College is starting a bachelor's degree in manufacturing technology management. Johns Hopkins University is starting a dual...
This ‘House’ Doesn’t Win
In a twist on the college film, Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler portray parents in need of money to pay their daughter’s college tuition. Don’t expect discussion of 529 plans or free tuition states.
Training the Community College Leader
NC State wants to help solve the community college leadership pipeline problem amid broader shift in focus of doctoral training programs.
Concerns About Fund-Raising Effectiveness
Survey of advancement officers finds that they visit with potential donors less than they believe they should, and are evaluated on inputs rather than outcomes.
Battling for Basketball
U of Louisville didn’t try to defend itself over harsh criticisms of its foundation. But when NCAA faulted powerful coach for failing to prevent a prostitution scandal, it was another matter.