Institutions

Enrollment at California Community Colleges fell even more last fall than an already shocking national average. Campus leaders hope to stem further declines as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

Desperate to slow the steep decline of entering students, community colleges are getting creative and offering scholarships, complimentary laptops and free summer courses to high school graduates who enroll.

University of Notre Dame Law School told admits to put down deposits before spots ran out. On Tuesday, seats went from 67 percent to 100 percent claimed in a matter of hours.

Far fewer students are transferring to community colleges this spring compared to the same time last year, a trend that mirrors overall enrollment declines in the two-year sector.

The number of Hispanic-serving institutions has grown 94 percent in the last 10 years. The latest data set adds 30 new institutions.

AAC&U survey of employers shows liberal arts skills are valued and sought out in the workplace but raises questions about student preparation.

Ron Weiser said he will not resign and “will not be canceled” amid outcry over comments he made about women who hold elected office in Michigan, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

The Massachusetts college will wind down operations in August, giving students the choice to transfer elsewhere. Nearby Clark University will take on Becker's acclaimed video-game design program.