U. of Ill. to offer free tuition for some in-state students
It's a plan designed to keep more Illinois students in-state for their college education.
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The hot new subject on campus? It’s blockchain
Among the classes on offer at Cornell University this year are “The Anthropology of Money” and “Introduction to Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, and Smart Contracts.”
Two new price matching programs rolled out at private colleges
Price matching isn't just for coupon clippers anymore, now college students can get in on the action too.
Fighting hunger on N.Y. campuses: Food pantries to be mandatory
As college students across the state begin the new school year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched a new initiative to address food insecurity on public campuses and ensure hunger doesn't interfere with students' education....
Stanford will no longer announce undergrad application numbers
Beginning in fall 2018, Stanford University will no longer publicize data regarding the numbers of undergraduate applications it receives during the early or regular admission cycle.
Capital University promises half-price tuition to encourage service
If you’re in the business of doing good or helping your community, Capital University is looking to say thanks and pay it forward in a new way.
How tough is it to transfer college credits in Texas?
Many Texas students enroll in community colleges hoping to eventually transfer to a university, but only about 20 percent of them end up doing it.
Silicon Valley is getting so pricey a university is pleading with professors to house students
Silicon Valley’s housing crunch is expanding.
College’s ‘diversity in astronomy’ push is out of this world
The University of California Santa Cruz announced a $1.5 million privately-funded endowment for a new chair position created to bolster “diversity in astronomy," with another $500,000 contributed to the program by the university.
A Proposal for a Blockchain College System
Modern institutions of higher education are finding it increasingly difficult to accomplish their primary mission.
