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New Programs: Fine Arts, Musicianship, Health Informatics, Environmental Studies, Education Studies, Meat Science, Finance
College of Staten Island of the City University of New York is starting a bachelor of fine arts. Illinois Wesleyan...
Gen Ed Discounting or Devaluing?
U of Akron cuts the price of certain general education classes by 86 percent, and boasts that they will be less expensive than those at community colleges. But two-year institutions disagree, and professors say effort is penny-wise and pound-foolish.
Turn Off the Spigot
As California’s drought grows more severe, colleges across the state are stepping up their water conservation efforts.
Debt Collector Suit Fails
Judge dismisses lawsuit stemming from U.S. Department of Education's firing of several debt collectors over allegations they misled struggling borrowers.
Booming Brand Campaigns
A survey of chief marketing officers reveals that branding projects are common on college campuses. Despite significant time and money, respondents say the work pays off.
Public Colleges' Revenue Shift
After the recession, tuition dollars make up a greater share of public higher education revenues than ever before, and make up a majority in half the states.
Plausible Promises?
"Promise program" scholarships are appealing to cities and counties looking to boost their local educational achievement. But it's too early to say for sure that the programs work.
New Programs: Arts Management, Student Affairs, Applied Health Sciences, Nursing, Theater, Culinary Business, Music Education, Political Science, Arts
Baldwin Wallace University has started an undergraduate major in arts management and entrepreneurship. Central Michigan University is starting an academic...