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Trump Free College Plan Taps ‘Restless Discontent’ Over Higher Ed
The plan to create a national online college is a political nonstarter, experts say, but it capitalizes on concerns about price and politics in higher education.
UC San Diego, UAW Settle Alleged Felony Vandalism Charge
The University of California, San Diego, said last week that it won’t move forward with trying to criminally charge union-represented...
Suspended President Denounces Board Chair
Weeks after he was placed on administrative leave for unclear reasons, Northeast Iowa Community College president Herbert Riedel has accused...
Common App Expands Direct Admissions
The Common Application is expanding its direct admissions efforts, this month partnering with 70 institutions in 28 states to offer...
Judge Grants Class Action Status in Athlete Compensation Lawsuit
A federal judge on Friday ruled that thousands of current and former college athletes should be included in the damages...
A Corporate-Style Presidential Succession Plan
Nova Southeastern’s next president, who will begin in 2025, was chosen via a process that avoids some potential pitfalls of traditional higher ed leadership transitions.
Can Microcredentials Bring Stop-Outs Back to College?
A swath of learners who left college before earning a degree say microcredentials and credit for prior learning could entice them back to college, according to a new survey.
Getting More Students Involved
A fresh Student Voice survey finds that more than half of students who aren’t engaged in campus life beyond the classroom are dissatisfied, that campus involvement is linked to ease in making friends and more.