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For Economic Recovery, Invest in Higher Education Transformation
To ensure that new federal funds help colleges and universities plan for the future, direct some of the money to help institutions transform themselves, John MacIntosh argues.
Gifts That Keep Giving
Multimillion-dollar gifts from MacKenzie Scott will allow community and regional colleges to build endowments, fund new student programs and jump-start internal fundraising efforts. Recipients hope other donors will follow suit.
New Programs: Creative Writing, Real Estate, Cybersecurity, Food Studies
Alma College is starting an M.F.A. in creative writing. Temple University is starting a master of science in real estate...
New Programs: Organizational Leadership, Multimedia Communications, Cybersecurity
Excelsior College is starting a master of science in organizational leadership with an emphasis in technology and data analytics. Millikin...
A Clean Slate
Historically Black colleges and universities are forgiving students’ debts with the hopes of alleviating some of the financial strains of the pandemic and possibly providing them more financial freedom in the future.
Raising the Roof for Student Housing
Community college leaders and lawmakers are reinvigorating their efforts to provide housing for students after the pandemic shined a spotlight on housing insecurity.
New Programs: Occupational Therapy, Veteran Studies, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering
Roberts Wesleyan University has started a doctorate in occupational therapy. Saint Leo University has started a bachelor’s program in veteran...
Legacy Admissions Banned in Colorado
Governor signs bill barring public colleges and universities from factoring an applicant’s family ties into admissions decisions.