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Rachael Heard sits at a table, meeting with a student

New on the Job: Q&A With Rachael Heard, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

As the inaugural director of academic programming and student transitions, Heard is responsible for making higher education more accessible for students.

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Public Perception of Online Education Improved Sharply Post-Pandemic

Survey finds confidence in virtual learning is growing, particularly among younger Americans. But a third still say in-person is better.

The Week in Admissions News

Kansas colleges drop application fees; a new AI tool for reading application essays; affirmative action ban won't impact most admissions.

Students, clad in masks, hold up Palestinian flags during a protest on Columbia's campus.

Columbia Suspends 2 Pro-Palestine Groups

An official said the groups failed to follow university policy in organizing a walkout Thursday. The suspension drew swift criticism from supporters of Palestinians.

A diverse group of college students gather together, smiling, and take a selfie (photo is taken from selfie angle).

Student College Experience Survey: The Top 10 Takeaways

Major findings from our Student Voice survey on the college experience, from orientation to involvement in campus life and related technology, reveal major gaps in student involvement levels and more.

Tensions Over Israel Continue to Rile Campuses

The war between Israel and Hamas, now in its second month, continues to reverberate across college campuses. At Brown University...
A picture of the Ohio statehouse overlaid with quotes from SB 83

A Higher Ed ‘Enhancement’ That Few Can Get Behind?

Proposed legislation that would ostensibly revamp Ohio’s public higher education system is so highly contested that observers doubt it will pass anytime soon, even after repeated modifications.

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HBCUs Without Presidents

At least 18 four-year HBCUs lack permanent leaders. Experts say presidential turnover harms relationships with donors and alumni and undermines continuity.