How SAT shifts will impact college access and equity
Critics have long argued the high-stakes test are an unreliable and inequitable judge of students’ academic abilities
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‘I have sleepless nights’: £6,000 bill for less than a week in student halls
Like many students caught up in the pandemic, 19-year-old Gracie* has spent the last few months feeling desperately worried about her finances.
Gen Z leery of 4-year degree paths, surveys show
What colleges and universities can do to reach a generation of students affected by the pandemic and the myriad options they have in furthering their education.
Digital fashion designers sought for UK’s first degree in virtual couture
The seemingly sci-fi world of digital couture – in which social media users can buy virtual clothing to be worn online, while gamers can dress avatars in flamboyant “skins” – is increasingly being hailed as the next big thing in the industry.
How do college students feel about remote learning?
A new report shows they are pleased with the care and efforts being made by instructors
Have COVID’s pricing and learning disruptions opened a Pandora’s box?
College students want the gap between cost and value closed
College admissions rat race: Interest surges in top colleges, while others scrape for applicants
Waiving standardized test requirements has helped boost Ivy League and large state schools.
Joint learning program launched by Chinese, German universities
An open online learning platform jointly launched by Shanghai Open University and FernUniversität in Hagen in Germany started its pilot run on Friday.
How faculty are converting a great challenge to a great good
Increased flexibility and better technology allow universities to be more accessible than ever before
Regular tutorials vital for university students’ mental health
One parent highlights the need for weekly tutorials to pre-empt crises among those studying remotely
