#higher-education

#higher-education

The University of California system admitted its largest number of California students ever, totaling 100,947 first-year students, resulting in a 77% admission rate among applicants.

Among students who didn't complete the FAFSA, 49% reported not believing they qualified for aid, revealing a significant misunderstanding of eligibility.

Money.com's 2025 Best Colleges list awarded a 5-star rating to four Massachusetts colleges based on financial aid, graduation rates, and cost of attendance, among other factors.

Jim Ryan's resignation as president of the University of Virginia is linked to significant reshaping of its Board of Visitors by appointments from Republican governor Glenn Youngkin.

In March, the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature passed Senate Bill 125, which mandates the removal of gender-identifying pronouns and gender ideology from state employees' email communications.

West Valley College is implementing initiatives to support older adults in education through a partnership with Successful Aging Solutions and Community Consulting, providing tailored pathways for students aged 50 and older.

Ken Beckley, a former head of the Indiana University alumni association, protested against Gov. Mike Braun’s removal of three alumni-elected Board of Trustees members, representing concerns over government influence in university governance.

Seidel's tenure included achieving Research Level 1 status from the Carnegie Classification and establishing the School of Computing and Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Dr. Zerwas demonstrates exceptional qualities and an impeccable record in higher education, healthcare, and policy. His experience as executive vice chancellor... make him uniquely qualified to serve as our next chancellor.

"Chief business officers like certainty, whether it's certainty about revenue streams or potential costs. And right now they just are not getting it and that leads to anxiety."

Hamilton College's "failing better" campaign encourages students to embrace failure as a part of the educational journey, promoting resilience and proactive approaches to challenges.

Miscarriage leave policies are a blind spot on many college campuses, one that urgently needs to be addressed.

Higher Education Minister James Lawless stated that any reductions in student fees are not guaranteed in this year's budget, creating uncertainty for potential changes.

Claire Shipman announced that Columbia University would take several steps to quell anti-Semitism, such as appointing coordinators to review allegations and launching new programming on anti-Jewish discrimination.

With these sudden changes to federal loans right when I'm about to matriculate, it's pretty discouraging. I've been striving to reach med school for what feels like all my life, and to have everything I've worked for potentially jeopardized due to the Big Beautiful Bill is disheartening.

Morningside University will merge with St. Luke's College, expanding health-related degree offerings and adding associate degrees in nursing and allied health fields.

Altogether, Limestone owes $381,405 to 281 students, according to a report submitted to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education by a consulting firm managing the university's assets.

The average cost of tuition and fees at private four-year colleges has risen 181.3% over the past two decades, leading many graduates to face significant student debt.

The report used data from the AAUP's inaugural survey of community colleges, conducted in partnership with the Center for the Study of Community Colleges.

Jacki Bravo reflects on her initial doubts about higher education, admitting that as a child of migrant farmworkers, she wasn't informed about the opportunities available to her.

The bill's complexity was always in service of its politics: When no one understands tax policy, it's much easier to sell whatever story you want.

Vargas was uncertain about pursuing a four-year degree until she learned about the opportunity to become an aircraft mechanic at a college fair.

Saint Augustine's University lost its accreditation from SACS due to financial and governance issues. Despite this setback, the university is fighting to maintain its status.

I think my research has made me a better educator - and my role as an educator has made me a better researcher. Running discussion sessions for the Society and Natural Resources and Environmental Governance course has been among the most memorable and meaningful aspects of my Ph.D.

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