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State Support for Colleges Grew as Stimulus Funds Ebbed
Even with a reduction in federal stimulus funding, state support for higher education was up 10 percent in fiscal 2024.
Funding Student Success: Increasing Diversity in STEM Fields
Some student groups remain underrepresented in STEM degree attainment and in the workforce. Three grant-funded programs look to address the barriers and promote student success.
Utah Bans DEI Programs at State Institutions
House Committee Advances GOP Plan to Overhaul Higher Ed
In a lengthy hearing Wednesday, Democrats argued the Republicans’ College Cost Reduction Act wouldn’t actually lower costs.
Tenure Extensions Were Popular Amid the Pandemic. That May Not Be Good.
Colleges gave tenure candidates more time due to COVID-19. Women, who may be more likely to fall behind due to extensions, reported more disruption to their research than men.
NCAA, Tennessee Spar Over Name, Image Rules
Preparing for Life After College: The Top 10 Student Survey Insights
Major findings from our Student Voice survey on getting ready for life after college reveal gaps in students’ use of and satisfaction with career services. Responses also suggest that students expect a high degree of faculty involvement in career exploration and that they benefit from experiential learning, including internships.
North Carolina Community Colleges Push for Workforce-Focused Funding Model
Community college leaders are hopeful the new funding plan they’ve devised can win over state lawmakers eager to fill workforce gaps.