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A ‘Transformational’ Investment in Maine Workforce Training
A local philanthropy is giving tens of millions of dollars to advance short-term workforce training programs at Maine community colleges.
In Bid to Deter Misconduct, U.S. Releases New Data on Financial Aid Enforcement
The Education Department has issued $61.7 million in fines and cut off aid to 35 colleges for violations since 2021. Some critics say it hasn’t gone far enough in holding rule breakers accountable; others say the feds have a “vendetta” against career colleges.
Do Colleges Have to Go Back to the SAT?
Test-optional admissions policies remain a valuable tool for expanding access, even if impacts are modest, Julie J. Park, Kelly Rosinger and Dominique J. Baker write.
Survey: Cost of Course Materials Impacts Student Success
New data from Bay View Analytics found the price of textbooks and other class materials has negatively impacted many students’ ability to enroll in courses or resulted in a nonpassing grade.
Naropa Sells Main Campus, Betting on Online Future
The university’s space needs have shrunk, so it’s selling its Boulder campus. Officials say the decision will allow growth, but many graduates are saddened by the move.
Student Wellness Tip: Investing in Graduate Student Mental Health
Campus leaders at Ohio State University are using state funding to bolster resources and services for graduate and professional students on campus and remotely.
Suspended Protesters Fight Back With Lawsuits
Student protesters at three universities, suspended for violating campus codes of conduct, are suing their institutions to end punishments or expunge their records.
Embassy Closure Forces Bangladeshi Students to Defer U.S. Enrollment
International student numbers expected to drop following visa processing center closures.