Maine unveils $20 million plan for free tuition community colleges
About 8,000 students would be eligible under the program, funded by a one-time transfer to the Maine Community College System. Read more
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University of Toronto under fire for giving ‘hell money’ to Asian students
Asian students at the University of Toronto are calling for their administrators to take action after staff distributed “hell money” in traditional Lunar New Year envelopes last week. Read more
What does it mean to be a Catholic university?
As Catholic University of America seeks a new president, it must confront an identity crisis. Read more
Shakeup of college presidents continues, and women are rising to the top
Many prominent institutions are looking for their next leaders. Will they fall back on tradition or affect change? Read more
Many Black, Latino students graduating in Texas’ top 10% aren’t enrolling in college
Despite automatic admissions, officials worry too many students aren’t seeking higher education. This might be why. Read more
University of Kansas faculty members express concern about projected cuts to degree programs
Arts and humanities are on the list of potential trims that KU may make as it grapples with budget challenges. Read more
Georgia high school senior accepted into 48 colleges, awarded $600K in scholarships
A Georgia high school senior has been accepted to 48 colleges and offered $600,000 in scholarships. Read more
These 5 colleges earn high marks for international and study abroad success
NAFSA honors one community college, one public university and three private institutions for their impact on global learning. Read more
UK could ban students from college loans if they fail math and EnglishUK could ban students from college loans if they fail math and English
Government data shows that nearly one-quarter of students failed to achieve passing grades in the two subjects. Read more
Strike up the bans: Nearly 50 gag orders target freedom of speech in higher ed
From critical race theory to LGBTQ, legislators are pushing to shut down some teachings and trainings, and the three ways college leaders can change that. Read more
