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Former President’s Lawsuit Against Seton Hall Dismissed
A judge dismissed former Seton Hall University president Joseph Nyre’s lawsuit against his former employer late last week, ending at...
The National Campaign to Change America's Mind About Higher Ed
Targeted at adults over the age of 35, the project wants to improve public opinion about the benefits higher ed brings to the lives of all Americans.
Mott Community College President Accused of Proselytizing on Campus
The Board of Trustees met Wednesday to discuss claims that Shaunda Richardson-Snell made inappropriate religious remarks to students and campus visitors. It sparked fierce debate among community members.
Owner Wants to Give Away Green Mountain Campus
The former Green Mountain College campus is hitting the market. The price tag? Free. Owner Raj Bhakta—who bought the campus...
Labor Dept. Dedicates $65M to Community Colleges Preparing for Workforce Pell
The U.S. Department of Labor is putting $65 million toward helping community colleges develop short-term training programs that qualify for...
Opinion
You Say ‘Elite.’ The Public Hears ‘Elitist.’
Higher education’s standard-bearers—the wealthiest, most selective colleges and universities—refer to themselves as if they're better than everyone else. That isn’t good for them or for higher education.
Virginia Tech Bans University-Funded Identity-Based Graduations
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has banned university-funded “identity-based Graduation Achievement Ceremonies,” the institution announced on its website. The...
Lourdes University Announces Closure
Lourdes University will close in May due to “insurmountable financial pressures” driven by declining enrollment, rising costs and an unsustainable...