The metaverse: Are colleges really light years away from reaching it?
Virtual lectures are nice, but becoming far more interactive over the next 5-10 years should be the goal for higher ed leaders. Read more
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Does attending your college increase students’ chances of getting hired?
A recent report shows that hiring managers care about which higher ed institution potential employees attended. Read more
Presidents at 16 colleges in DC area form coalition to tackle gun violence
University of Maryland, Georgetown and others launch 120 Initiative to prevent 'mass slaughter of citizens' in future. Read more
Online National University plans merger, to become second largest private college in California
San Diego-based National University announced Monday plans to merge with another local online college, expanding the institution’s sizable footprint amid pandemic-heightened demand for remote learning. Read more
Academic Freedom Threatened in India
Scholars who have criticized the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi say they have been reprimanded. Read more
LGBT students denounce UT-Dallas professor who wants ‘a cure for homosexuality’
Students at the University of Texas at Dallas want action taken against a faculty member who is defending his comments calling for “a cure for homosexuality.” Read more
Most employers still require college degrees, but for how much longer?
Cengage's latest Employability Report shows that hiring managers are looking more closely at skills and 'real-world experience.' Read more
The big benefits colleges can enjoy by expanding credit for prior learning
The online offshoots of LSU and UMass are two examples of institutions taking Credit for X to the next level. Read more
‘Male college crisis’: Male high school graduates going to college at much lower rates than women
Nationally, it’s being described as a “male college crisis,” and Indiana is not immune to the trend. Read more
Ohio University expands degree options at regional campuses
Ohio University is working to change regional campus degree offerings and financial aid options to make the campuses more accessible. Read more
