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Major Restriction Policies Work Against Diversity
A new report from Brookings warns that underrepresented minority students were less likely to earn degrees in high-earning majors, tied to institutional policies around change of major.
How Colleges Are Discouraging Vaping Among Students
E-cigarettes and vapes remain popular with college students, and institutions have found strategic ways to address the health risks and discourage use on campuses.
Man Arrested for Planning Mass Shootings at Brown, UConn
A man was arrested last week for second-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace and second-degree failure to appear, and he...
A National Summit on a Higher Ed ‘Low Point’
At a daylong conference on affirmative action, there was much commiserating but little guidance as higher ed leaders searched for a path forward.
MOVEit Attack Signals Growing Cybersecurity Threats for Higher Ed
Security experts warn the success of recent hacker actions will mean more attacks against vulnerable institutions.
Visa Denials Disproportionately Affect African Students
International students from African nations and the Global South are much more likely to have their visas rejected, according to...
Reimagining Aging in Place: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Rachel Savage, assistant professor at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the...
Student Persistence Rises to Pre-Pandemic Levels
More than three-quarters of students who entered college for the first time in fall 2021 continued their education (at their...