Higher Ed
Policy, funding, enrollment and leadership news from across U.S. colleges and universities.
Minnesota State board approves plan to redirect funding to struggling colleges
The measure is expected to send a projected $15 million to St. Cloud State University and Bemidji State University in fiscal 2027.
1 in 3 ACT test-takers retook the exam — and raised their scores
Some 1.46 million graduating high school students took the test at least once between 10th and 12th grade, the ACT company said Wednesday.
Hilton’s newer, younger college town brand gains momentum
Hilton’s Undergraduate brand offers developers a “much more scalable approach,” per a senior leader.
Online Sexual Assault Prevention Training Alone Rarely Works. Experts Say Why.
For some students, the training could make them more likely to commit sexual assault, research shows.
Cornell Bans Frat Parties as It Re-Evaluates Greek Life
Emma Whitford Emma Whitford
Can Colleges Achieve Viewpoint Diversity Without ‘Affirmative Action for Conservatives’?
Universities and groups pushing to change higher ed have said they support intellectual diversity and similar terms. But few say they’re explicitly trying to attract more right-leaning scholars.
Survey: Majority of College Students Say Free Speech Threatened
Just 37 percent of college students said free speech feels secure, compared to 73 percent in 2016.
5 Colleges Sign On as Founding Members of New Accreditor
Katherine Knott Katherine Knott
How NYU Can Fix Its Free Speech Crisis
I don’t necessarily agree that NYU is the worst college in America for free speech, but it has serious problems that it needs to fix.
Expanding College Success for Low-Income Students
A $42 million gift from MacKenzie Scott aims to help the nonprofit 10,000 Degrees scale its student support model and expand college completion efforts by 2031.
U of Arizona Clears 16 of 21 Fraternities One Week After Suspension
Olivia.sanchez Olivia Sanchez
Update on Branding Opportunities for St. Guinefort College
Every college is hot to brand itself effectively. Here’s how one college thinks about creating a distinctive experience while celebrating its history.
The Odd Couple: The Differences Between Colleges and Universities
Rachel and Gordon go to a small college campus and Gordon learns how much he didn’t know.
3 admissions experts on why they require — or nixed — supplemental essays
University leaders discussed application essay strategies in the AI era at the National Association for College Admission Counseling's annual conference.
Penn State looks to cut 47 undergraduate degrees
The public institution is moving to eliminate programs with low enrollment and fading student demand after a multiyear review of its offerings.
More students are ruling out colleges based on politics, poll finds
Art & Science Group found that the share of students who decided against a college based entirely on its home state’s politics rose to 34% this summer.
How 3 universities are approaching international student recruitment
Leaders shared tips on attracting foreign students and weathering policy tumult at the National Association for College Admission Counseling conference.
More PAs is only part of the answer to the healthcare workforce shortage
Elon University's Charlotte campus offers a model for connecting PA education and community health.
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