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Carleton College Eliminates Legacy Preferences
Carleton College eliminated its legacy admissions policy Thursday. In an email to students, faculty and alumni, college president Alison Byerly...
Ex-Professor's Clown Fetish Led to Police Reports, Harassment Claims
Students alleged that a now former Nicholls State University assistant geography professor with a self-described clown “fetish” asked them to...
Getting the Message—to Study Economics
First-generation students are underrepresented in economics, but a new study finds that messaging students about why they should major in the field closes this gap.
Report: Higher Ed Unions and Strikes Surged in 2022, 2023
Student worker unionization greatly accelerated in 2022 and the first half of 2023, with almost 35,700 students gaining union representation...
The First 3-Year Degree Programs Win Approval
BYU-Idaho and Ensign College will launch truncated bachelor’s degree programs next spring after getting the go-ahead from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Nebraska Women’s Volleyball Sets World Record—in the Stands
A women’s volleyball match held Wednesday night at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln’s football stadium broke the world record...
Housing Program for Students in Need Evolves
With new funding and operational changes, Columbus State Community College will continue its housing support program partnership for students needing short- and long-term assistance.
Praying for a Merger Miracle
Vermont State University, a union of three struggling colleges, welcomed its first class last week. But with enrollment flagging, the impact of the merger remains uncertain.