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Helping Single Moms Finish College
A new program in Chicago gives single moms who enroll in college a monthly $500 stipend to spend however they want. Other efforts are emerging to boost the graduation rate of student parents.
A Plan to Renew Gainful Employment
Education Department sets out some ideas, but they are still a long way from completion. One idea is to require all colleges to report some information on their outcomes.
Northeastern Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions
Northeastern University lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday. “Since students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully...
Transgender History in Forgotten Places
Trans rights are becoming more mainstream in cities, but what about rural areas? In today’s Academic Minute, Roanoke College’s G...
‘The Tip of the Iceberg’
Harvard faces a lawsuit by three graduate students who say for years it ignored their warnings and complaints about a prominent anthropologist before making minimal findings against him.
Alumni Magazines Find Their Digital Footing
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many alumni magazines to cancel print issues and build up their websites instead. Print is coming back, but the enhanced digital offerings are here to stay.
More Bean Burgers, Less Beef
Some colleges are cutting back on red meat in campus dining halls in an effort to fight climate change and prompt students to think about the carbon footprint of the food they consume.
States Warm to FAFSA Requirements
At least six states are considering legislation that would require high school seniors to fill out the federal financial aid form or sign a waiver opting out. Lawmakers say the policies would boost college enrollments and affordability.