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Virginia House Joins Senate in Voting to Ban Legacy Admissions

The Virginia House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation Tuesday banning legacy admissions at public colleges and universities, joining the state...

Colleges Caught in President Biden’s Campaign Against ‘Junk Fees’

Banks won’t be able to charge students who open a college-sponsored deposit account fees for insufficient funds under an updated...

Mental Health of College Athletes: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute: Robert J. Romano, assistant professor in the division of sports management at St. John’s University...
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Opinion

The Imperative for Workforce Pell

Anthony P. Carnevale argues short-term Pell Grants are key to fulfilling the decades-old promise of gainful employment.

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House Democrats Counter Republicans’ Vision for Higher Ed Reform

The Democrats’ newly released plan has three pillars: affordability, access and student support.

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A Rebrand Gone Awry Prompts a Redo

Mississippi University for Women got more pushback than its leaders expected when they rolled out a new name for the institution. Alumni especially piled on.

Vermont College of Fine Arts Seeks Buyer

Vermont College of Fine Arts, which moved its low-residency programs out of state and sold off several campus buildings in...
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Academic Courses Promote Student Flourishing

Four types of for-credit courses at colleges and universities are teaching learners how to adapt, thrive and dream big as they look toward the future.