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What Comes After Whittier Shutdown?
Plans to close law school spark questions about future shutdowns and worries about impact on student access.
Spotlight on Vocational Training
Demand surges for graduates of career and technical programs at two-year colleges, yet vocational education continues to struggle with an image problem and a deep gender imbalance.
ASAP Expands North and West
Community colleges in New York and California are hoping to replicate the success of the City University of New York’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, which has doubled completion rates.
Aftermath of a Professor's Suicide
A death this week leads to renewed discussions about academics and mental health.
Whittier Law School Won't Enroll New Students
After college announces decision by board, law school denounces the move.
Full-Time Finishers
A growing body of research shows that full-time college students are more likely to graduate, yet experts caution against policies that neglect part-time students.
Mandating Child-Care Degrees
A changing economy and professionalization is driving an increase in education requirements for child-care workers, but there are concerns about mandating higher degrees for a field that traditionally doesn't pay well.
U of Phoenix-HBCU Partnership Expands
Another historically black institution -- South Carolina State -- teams up with the University of Phoenix to offer online courses to a greater number of students.