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Optimism, Concern Follow Trump’s Decision to Tap Former WWE Exec as Education Secretary
Linda McMahon has said little about her views on education, worrying some. But other experts are confident she’s the right woman for the job.
Survey: Students Value Instructional Clarity, Active Learning
A recent report from the Association of College and University Educators and the Lumina Foundation found students evaluated their courses based on four primary factors.
Campus Engagement Tip: Retaining Military-Affiliated Students
Staff at the University of Texas at San Antonio share effective strategies that support retention for student veterans and active-duty students as well as future areas of focus.
At Top Colleges, 100 Years of Affluence
A comprehensive new study found that the socioeconomic makeup of highly selective colleges is roughly the same as it was a century ago, even as access to higher education has exploded.
A Guaranteed Income Program for Community College Students
The Los Angeles Community College District is experimenting with a new program that gives $1,000 a month to students in health-related fields.
A Fight Over the New College of Florida Foundation
Changes to NCF regulations will allow the board and administration to exert more control over the foundation. Critics worry officials will raid restricted funds.
Author of Retracted Superconductor Articles Leaves U of Rochester
Connecting First-Gen Faculty and Students
Many first-generation students can feel alone in higher education. Colleges raise up role models in their first-generation faculty and staff who have been in students’ shoes.