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New Campaign Wants to Prove ‘College Is Worth It’
The National Association of System Heads begins an initiative to bolster the public’s view of higher education by demonstrating—and where necessary improving—how the institutions drive social mobility and individual "prosperity."
Building Bridges to the Liberal Arts
Campus leaders at Vassar College want to create new pipelines from community colleges to liberal arts institutions.
Is a Deal Between 44 Texas Colleges and Elsevier ‘Historic’?
Some laud the agreement. Others say it falls short. If nothing else, the deal offers an example of how a collection of colleges is navigating a tense academic publishing ecosystem.
U of Iceland, Casino Host?
Leaked proposal draws attention to university’s right to run video slot machines and lotteries.
Fitch Ratings: ‘Deteriorating’ Outlook for Higher Ed in 2023
The latest outlook from Fitch Ratings indicates “more operating woes” are ahead for U.S. colleges and universities. The agency described...
New Presidents or Provosts: Coconino CC, Elon U, Gannon U, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rosemont College, U of California System, U of Florida
Jim Cawley, interim president of Rosemont College, in Pennsylvania, has been named to the job on a permanent basis. Eric...
Making Blood Stem Cells on a Microchip: Academic Minute
Today on the Academic Minute: Robert Nordon, associate professor in the graduate school of biomedical engineering at the University of...
Boston College to Ban E-Scooters and More
Boston College will ban the use of electronic transportation devices such as e-scooters and hoverboards on campus beginning Dec. 22...