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Red States Back Trump’s Plan to Abolish Education Department
At least four Republican state leaders praised the president-elect’s plans to dismantle the agency, citing the need for more local control over K-12 schools. But higher ed experts say they’re overlooking consequences for colleges.
Spelman College President Steps Down
Spelman College announced that Helene Gayle, president of the historically Black women’s college in Atlanta, will not be returning from...
Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.
The university built a $60 million law building on its flagship campus. Now it’ll serve as a branch of a law school 80 miles away.
Listen: How Life Design Can Improve Student Success Beyond College
In a new episode of Voices of Student Success, hear from two college leaders about how they’re integrating life design principles into students’ learning and career preparation for holistic support.
Alumni Protest Saint Augustine’s Multimillion-Dollar Loan Deal
A group of alumni and community members gathered last week to protest a $7 million loan agreement between Saint Augustine’s...
Georgetown Law Grants Pregnant Student’s Request After Pushback
A pregnant Georgetown Law School student will be able to postpone her final exam following an outcry online, The Washington...
Hopping on the Affordability Bandwagon
Five selective colleges launched strikingly similar student aid initiatives last week for low- and middle-income students. What’s behind the frenzy to boost financial aid?
Miss. Board Removes Word ‘Diversity’ From Public University Policies
The governing board of Mississippi’s public universities voted Thursday to remove the word “diversity” from several policies, Mississippi Today reported...