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Paying a Price for Being Wealthy
Little-noticed provision in new COVID-19 relief bill would slash aid for colleges and universities with large endowments in half.
New Programs: Trauma Treatment, Creative Writing, Agribusiness Management, Entrepreneurship, Teaching and Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Health-Care Administration, Business Analytics, Audience Analytics
Adelphi University is starting a certificate in trauma treatment. Cornell College, in Iowa, is starting a low-residency M.F.A. in creative...
Fossil Fuel Fight Escalates to State Attorney General
Boston College has not wavered, saying that it will not divest from the fossil fuel industry. A group of advocates is taking a new approach, moving its arguments off campus and into the halls of government.
Higher Ed Grapples With Pandemic, Enrollment… and an Oil Bust
Colleges in states that rely on oil revenue are struggling to hold on after the pandemic collided with an oil bust.
Capital Campaign Watch: Bethel, Des Moines U, U of Massachusetts at Lowell
Starting Off: Bethel University, in Minnesota, has started a two-year campaign to raise $150.5 million. The campaign will focus on...
Cuts, Cuts, Cuts
The College of Saint Rose, University of Evansville and Marquette University are seeing massive academic cuts. Officials point to ongoing demographic trends. Faculty grieve and fight back.
New Programs: Child Protection, Business, Education Leadership
Catholic University has launched a certificate in child protection and safe environments. Centre College has created a major in business...
Library Leaders Brace for Budget Cuts
Academic library survey reveals widespread budget cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic and concern about long-term financial recovery.