Central Michigan University will temporarily shutter some dorms next fall
CMU's enrollment had been declining in recent years and it lost more than 4,000 students since the pandemic began. Read more
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Fentanyl: Why the potent drug poses a big threat to students, colleges
The recent news of six West Point cadets in South Florida overdosing on cocaine during Spring Break and surviving was a scary reminder of the dangers of young adults using illegal drugs. Read more
The collapse of community college enrollment: Can California turn it around?
Despite sinking overall enrollment, some are seeing students come back. Targeted state aid is likely helping, but so is more in-person instruction. Read more
Dozens of community colleges failed to turn over fraud data on possible fake enrollment
Despite a request last August from the chancellor’s office that all 116 California Community Colleges report on enrollment fraud involving fake student bots, nearly 40% of campuses failed to submit any information. Read more
How seriously should higher ed take the metaverse?
The tech industry and other corporate heavyweights are taking the metaverse seriously. Should faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education follow suit? Read more
How we taught our faculty to teach online
Touro’s online education team created a comprehensive program to educate educators. It included a series of courses, along with curricular materials. Read more
Could legalizing marijuana possibly be a big help for college admissions?
AdobeStock “It won’t hurt and it might help”—that’s how a pair of researchers characterizes the impact that state legalization of recreational marijuana has on college admissions. Read more
Is MIT an outlier in bringing back test scores or are other colleges following its lead?
It’s dean of admission can’t explain the ‘why’ in the university’s decision, but it is based on the math. Read more
Happiness studies is now a master’s degree program at N.J. university
When the news broke at the World Happiness Summit in Miami, Fla., the crowd cheered, the boldface names gave glad speeches, and future students started filling out their applications. Read more
What can more financial support do for higher ed? Raise completion, for one.
Leading organizations say getting students across academic thresholds can be a boon for the economy, but the sector needs support. Read more
