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Private Colleges Battle Disconnects
Private presidents gather to mull the gaps between the challenges they face, the opportunities they see, a hostile public narrative and what they see as a very different reality.
What’s in a Domain Name?
The wide availability of cheap new education-related web addresses is creating a headache for university brand managers.
New Programs: Digital Media Instruction, Neuroscience, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity
Northern Vermont University is starting an online M.A. in education with a concentration in digital media instruction. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute...
Does Fiduciary Duty Prevent Fossil Fuel Divestment?
Working paper finds endowment managers shouldn't ignore divestment calls solely because of fears about falling returns.
New Programs: Psychology, Yoga Studies, Cell and Gene Therapy, Film, Health Policy
Ferrum College is starting its first graduate programs: a specialist in education in teacher leadership and coaching, and a master...
529 Savings for Loans
Proposed spending bill would let people use 529 savings plans to pay down student loans. Critics say the move would mostly benefit those with enough resources to contribute to a plan.
International Education in an Era of Climate Change
A new network of international education professionals is trying to get the field to face the crisis of climate change -- and the carbon emissions generated by student air travel -- head-on.
Haverford Tackles Loan Debt
New program tries to address student debt concerns after college dropped no-loan policy. Can its targeted, relatively inexpensive model work?