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A Settlement—and a Push for Change—Over Mental Health
A former Howard University student faced major barriers continuing his education after a mental health crisis. Now he’s on a mission to help others in the same situation.
Report: Minority Students More Likely to Face Financial Insecurity
A Jobs for the Future analysis finds students from underrepresented groups face more financial challenges compared to their majority peers.
Success Coaches Increase Likelihood of Reenrollment
Students who have stopped out of a college education are four times more likely to re-enroll when connected with a...
What’s Behind the ACT’s For-Profit Pivot?
The testing nonprofit was bought by a private equity firm last month, raising concerns about accountability and illuminating key forces of change in the assessment industry.
Medication Awareness for a Healthier Tomorrow: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health...
Scaling Up: Texas Expands Transfer Degree Pathway Options
To improve transfer in the state, higher education leaders in Texas are working on curricular pathway plans for eight degree programs, helping students earn a degree faster, with less debt.
University of Illinois Starts Computing School With $50 Million Gift
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is using a $50 million donation to launch a new school focused on technology...
Universities Boost Spending to Curb Cyber Attacks
Higher education institutions have increased their cybersecurity budgets as more universities fall prey to cyber attacks, Moody’s Investor Service says...