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U of Alabama Requires Black and LGBTQ+ Groups to Relocate From Student Center

The University of Alabama is requiring the Black Student Union, a minority advocacy group, to close its current office in...

Common App Report Shows Growth, Particularly Among Minority Applicants

The number of first-year college applicants grew across the board during the 2023–24 application cycle, according to the latest end-of-season...
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In Bid to Deter Misconduct, U.S. Releases New Data on Financial Aid Enforcement

The Education Department has issued $61.7 million in fines and cut off aid to 35 colleges for violations since 2021. Some critics say it hasn’t gone far enough in holding rule breakers accountable; others say the feds have a “vendetta” against career colleges.

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A ‘Transformational’ Investment in Maine Workforce Training

A local philanthropy is giving tens of millions of dollars to advance short-term workforce training programs at Maine community colleges.

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Naropa Sells Main Campus, Betting on Online Future

The university’s space needs have shrunk, so it’s selling its Boulder campus. Officials say the decision will allow growth, but many graduates are saddened by the move.

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Faculty Members Are Burned Out—and Technology Is Partly to Blame

A new report shows instructors feel like they’re always on the clock and that many believe the use of technology, in and out of the classroom, is pushing higher ed in the wrong direction.

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Cost of Course Materials Impacts Student Success

Data from Bay View Analytics found the price of textbooks and other class materials has negatively impacted many students’ ability to enroll in courses or resulted in a nonpassing grade.

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Academic Success Tip: Credit Predictor Tool Helps Award Credit for Prior Learning

Davenport University in Michigan added a feature to help current and potential students identify how their experiences outside of college apply to their degree programs. The tech tool serves as a tactic to expose students to credit for prior learning.