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The Plight and Promise of Regional Colleges and Universities
Higher education is in the midst of colossal change, and regional institutions are at particular risk. Here’s what they need to do, writes Eric Skipper.
Your Crypto Made This Possible
Gifting cryptocurrency to a college or university allows donors to avoid paying capital gains tax on earnings. Many institutions are more than happy to jump through hoops to make it happen.
New Programs: Diversity, Public Health, Music, Computer Science, Physical Therapy, Science Policy
Bentley University is starting a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science in diversity, equity and inclusion. Colgate University...
Tuition Discount Rates Reach New High
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already-existing trends, pushing the average tuition discount rate for first-time undergraduates to 53.9 percent this year. Expect discounting to keep climbing even after the pandemic subsides.
Lafayette Taps College Access Program Leader as President
Lafayette College steps out of the box by choosing College Advising Corps leader as its next president. The hire comes as the private college seeks to ramp up financial aid and grow its student body.
A Stratified System
A new report highlights how adult learners, low-income students and students of color are concentrated in colleges with fewer resources, and how they are disadvantaged by numerous other disparities.
Capital Campaign Watch: American, Eastern Michigan, Gordon, Wofford
Starting Out American University has started a campaign to raise $500 million. The university has already raised $270 million. Eastern...
Opinion
A New Future for Humanities Funding?
Grant-making organizations should move away from traditional patterns of support and reward a broader group of institutions and scholars, argues Jeffrey Herlihy-Mera.