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Minnesota Drops Degree Requirement for Most Jobs

The state of Minnesota on Monday said it would eliminate degree requirements for most of its jobs, joining a growing...
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Student Loan Errors Prompt $7.2M Penalty

The Education Department is punishing one of its largest contractors after a billing error led thousands to miss their student loan payments this month.

Northwestern Commits $100M to Evanston

Northwestern University has committed $100 million to support city services and programs in its hometown of Evanston, Ill., the university...
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Report: Addressing Concerns Around Online Education

A new report from California Competes unpacks the hesitancy around online learning in higher education and how institutions can evolve programs to better support students.

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What Kind of Welcome?

Nearly all students want choice in some of the orientation sessions they’ll attend, according to a new Student Voice survey. Topics of interest include internships and career planning, mental health, time management, and study skills.

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Merger Divergence

Two newly consolidated institutions in Pennsylvania saw opposite enrollment trends this fall, raising questions about the link between mergers and head count.

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Virtual Reality’s Growing Role in Campus Counseling

Lowered costs and a growing population familiar with technology have helped fuel interest in using virtual reality in campus counseling.

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New State-Funded N.C. Distinguished Professorships Will Be Limited to STEM

Recently passed legislation cuts off future humanities scholars from a long-running program that provides higher pay.