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Bard College at Simon’s Rock Campus Closing

Bard College at Simon’s Rock is shutting down its campus in Great Barrington, Mass., and moving the academic programs to...
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Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?

The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line.

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Connecting First-Gen Faculty and Students

Many first-generation students can feel alone in higher education. Colleges raise up role models in their first-generation faculty and staff who have been in students’ shoes.

Two students smile during Columbus State University in Georgia's commencement ceremony

New on the Job: Q&A With Melissa Young, Columbus State University

As the inaugural assistant vice president for student success, Young is charged with implementing campuswide changes to improve the student experience and, in turn, impact retention rates.

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How Colleges Can Curb Students’ Alcohol Abuse

Around one in five college students engages in binge drinking, according to national data. Universities can provide individual and environmental-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related problems.

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Future-Prepping HBCU Students With Digital Learning

To reduce equity gaps, nonprofit groups are investing in resources that help learners at historically Black institutions plan for after graduation and earn digital credentials.

2 Universities Receive Gifts Worth Tens of Millions

Georgia State University has received an $80 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, which will go toward a...

Study: Short-Term Pell May Not Improve Employment

Expanding Pell Grant eligibility to students in short-term credential programs increased enrollment and completion but not employment or earnings, according...