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ACT Scores Drop for Sixth Year in a Row

The national average ACT composite score dropped to 19.5 out of a maximum score of 36 for the Class of...
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Regional Colleges Saw Biggest Application Gains After Tuition Resets

A new report compared post-reset application growth at nationally known and regional institutions.

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Dos and Don’ts of Political Engagement and Student Voting

In preparation for the 2023 and 2024 elections, higher education practitioners should be aware of the ways they can or cannot encourage students’ political activism and rights as voters. An American Council on Education brief offers five ways to support student voting.

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Success Program Launch: Adult Degree Completion in Maine

Starting in January, the University of Maine will launch an adult completion program to support stopped-out learners across the state. The program will provide personalized aid and services to ensure they leave with a degree or credential.

Ep. 100: The Key Podcast Hits 100 (Episodes)

Paul Fain and Doug Lederman discuss the podcast’s mission and arc over three years. 

Gun Violence at Home and War: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Brandon del Pozo, assistant professor of medicine and public health at Brown University, says that...
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Colleges Draw Criticism for Slow Response to Hamas Attacks

After student organizations released statements backing attacks against Israeli citizens, critics called on university leaders to forcefully condemn them. Not all did.

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Ed Department: Mass Loan Cancellation Is Off the Table

The first meeting of the Education Department’s student debt relief negotiating committee offered glimpses at what kind of loan forgiveness the Biden administration might propose.