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Why Are Unions Suddenly Such a Hot Topic? Does It Matter?
Union membership has dropped in the U.S., but the pandemic is giving unions new life. In today’s Academic Minute, San...
Using Colleges’ Outcomes to Gauge Risk for Students
A framework developed to identify the riskiest colleges for veterans could be a model for state regulators and accreditors to spot colleges that could close or harm students.
State Higher Ed Funding Tops $100B in Fiscal 2022
Without accounting for inflation, state funding levels increased by 6.5 percent year over year in fiscal 2022. This jump is due in part to ongoing federal support, recovering state revenues and reversals of state funding cuts from earlier in the pandemic.
New Programs: Communication, Environmental Science, Business Communication, Nursing
Bemidji State University is offering an undergraduate degree in communication studies. Caldwell University is starting a bachelor of science in...
Shining a Light on Rural Colleges
Two new mapping projects aim to expand understanding of rural colleges and the challenges they face. One focuses on where rural college are located, the other on colleges serving rural populations.
Pearson Acquires Credentialing Firm Credly in $200M Deal
Pearson announced Monday that it had acquired Credly, the market leader in digital workforce credentialing. Pearson, which already had a...
Bridging the Housing Gap
A New York City church and a community college partner to create housing for homeless students.
Cengage Group to Acquire Cybersecurity Ed Company Infosec
The global education and technology company Cengage Group is acquiring Infosec, a top cybersecurity education provider, for $190.8 million. Officials...