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To Thank or Not to Thank: Students in Divestment Fight
Experts say crediting students for their climate advocacy is wise. But institutions tend to minimize the role campus activists may have played in helping them decide to divest from fossil fuels.
Footwear Designer Plans to Open First Design-Focused HBCU
Former Nike designer D’Wayne Edwards plans to reopen Michigan’s only historically Black college and turn it into the first design-focused...
The Week in Admissions News
Smith College improves aid offerings; staffing shortages in dining halls; California law on tampons; challenges of income-driven repayment; new free speech group; resource on mental health.
It’s Not Over Till It’s Over
Advocates for tuition-free community college were disappointed by President Biden’s announcement that it won’t be a part of the Build Back Better Act. But they aren’t giving up yet -- or anytime soon.
Ep. 59: Reshaping the Federal Role in Higher Ed
The Biden administration has promised once-in-a-generation investments and changes in higher education. Legislation introduced in the House of Representatives this...
Hypertension Medications to Help Ward Off Memory Loss
Warding off high blood pressure now could pay off later in life. In today's Academic Minute, part of University of...
Savvy Students Get the Guidance
Having a professor, adviser or other mentor can greatly help in navigating college and launching a career, but many students aren’t seeking out such relationships.
The Struggles of Income-Driven Repayment
A new report outlines the challenges Black borrowers face with income-driven repayment plans, while another offers a solution -- all while the Department of Education is considering new possibilities for the plans.