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Red States Back Trump’s Plan to Abolish Education Department
At least four Republican state leaders praised the president-elect’s plans to dismantle the agency, citing the need for more local control over K-12 schools. But higher ed experts say they’re overlooking consequences for colleges.
Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.
The university built a $60 million law building on its flagship campus. Now it’ll serve as a branch of a law school 80 miles away.
Voices of Student Success: Life Design for Student Success
In higher education, more colleges and universities are integrating life design into the student experience to improve student well-being, academic...
Teaching Tip: Creating Effective Video Lectures
More students are completing classes online. Faculty members can improve teaching and learning for online education by designing engaging, accessible video content.
Spelman College President Steps Down
Spelman College announced that Helene Gayle, president of the historically Black women’s college in Atlanta, will not be returning from...
Alumni Protest Saint Augustine’s Multimillion-Dollar Loan Deal
A group of alumni and community members gathered last week to protest a $7 million loan agreement between Saint Augustine’s...
Georgetown Law Grants Pregnant Student’s Request After Pushback
A pregnant Georgetown Law School student will be able to postpone her final exam following an outcry online, The Washington...
Study: Ignoring Race in Admissions Doesn’t Improve Quality of Incoming Class
Ignoring race in the college admissions process lowers diversity outcomes but has no effect on the academic standards of an...