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A Student-Run Caroling Hotline
The University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana staffs a 24/7 Christmas carol call center in a student residence hall, sharing musical holiday joy with callers from around the world.
Data-Based Decisions: Creating a Less Stressful Final Exam Schedule
A new tool at Bucknell University helps the registrar’s office develop an exam timetable that both accommodates faculty and reduces inconvenient timing for students.
Americans Value Trade Colleges Over Ivies
A new survey finds that while most likely voters question higher ed’s price, they view some types of institutions more favorably than others.
Virginia Foxx Reflects on Her Time in the Hot Seat
The departing chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee discusses the year that shook higher ed, abolishing the Education Department and ushering in a new era for federal oversight of colleges.
Idaho Board of Education Faces Vote on Anti-DEI Resolution
The state’s Board of Education is expected to ban campus offices, centers and policies “dedicated to DEI ideologies.” Some students and faculty are outraged.
Looking Back at 2024 in Higher Ed
This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.
What Actually Moves the Needle on Student Success?
A December report from the Brookings Institute identifies three evidence-based strategies that promote student persistence and completion and future considerations for higher education leaders.