To retain community college students, CUNY postpones enrollment
Remedial classes, while routine at U.S. community colleges, often undermine students' ability or desire to stay in school ...
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Texas colleges could land in court over designated ‘gun-free’ classes
Religious Studies 375. “What Is Religion?” Three credit hours. No firearms allowed.
Ivy Tech bonds with ‘sister’ college in China
Ivy Tech Community College has established a sister college relationship with Huzhou Vocational & Technical College of Huzhou, China, to provide academic and cultural exchange opportunities that will greatly enhance the educational capabilities of both institutions.
County in Colorado votes to fund college scholarships with taxes on marijuana
Starting in 2017, high school graduates in one Colorado county will be able to turn to a college scholarship funded by marijuana tax.
Education Department beefs up accreditation
The Department of Education unveiled a slate of executive actions it's taking to beef up accountability in the higher education accreditation system, which Education Secretary Arne Duncan said is filled with "watchdogs that don't bite."
New network focuses on connecting vets with local colleges
A new initiative aims to get more of Northeast Florida’s nearly 30,000 military servicemen and women through college and gainfully employed.
U. of Maryland eyes fundraising record for innovation plans
The University of Maryland has quietly started its next capital fundraising campaign with an eye on raising more than $1 billion.
Ithaca college protesters 1 day after solidarity walk: Rochon must go
One day after a student solidarity walk at Ithaca College that called for the school’s president, Tom Rochon, to leave his post
Three-year grad plan offers some Texas students fast path to college
The Hutto school district is working on a new cure for senioritis — that fit of indolence that strikes fourth-year high school students as they breeze past their graduation requirements — by offering top students a three-year path through high school.
NCAA’s Emmert cautions schools about academic ‘mismatches’
NCAA president Mark Emmert told a gathering of high-ranking university officials Sunday that they have an “ethical responsibility” to address what he termed academic or admissions mismatches that result in Division I athletes struggling in the classroom and having trouble completing meaningful degree programs.
