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A Murky Setback for DACA
An appeals court ruled that DACA is unlawful but limited the scope and stayed the ruling, so students shouldn’t see any immediate changes.
The National Student Clearinghouse CEO’s Chaotic Final Month
Ricardo Torres, who led the NSC for 17 years, talks about the challenges facing higher ed and the major data error that could upend his organization’s research arm.
Funding Student Success: Beer Sales Bolster Latino Student Athlete Scholarship Program
A scholarship for Hispanic student athletes at Western Oregon University receives money from sales of a specialty beer, joining a number of colleges that fundraise through craft brews.
Who Is In Charge of the Education Department Right Now? Few Details Are Out There
On day two of the new Trump administration, the president has only publicly announced an acting education secretary. Who else is running the agency on an interim basis is not yet clear.
Study: Academic Alerts Slash Course Withdrawal Rates by 30%
Most universities have systems to alert students to low grades or high absence rates, but there’s been little evidence showing they change student outcomes. New research from Oklahoma State shows the notifications are worthwhile investments.
How Wealthy Universities Favor the Rich
Documents released in an antitrust lawsuit show how some elite colleges gave well-connected applicants a leg up in admissions. Are these practices ongoing?
Outgoing Biden Team: NIL Money Must Be Shared Equally Between Male and Female Athletes
Survey: College Students Don’t Want Statements After Political Events
A December survey by Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab found half of students don’t think colleges should make statements about political events. Two experts weigh in on when an institution should or should not do so.