Pro Bono? No, Thanks
The University of Florida’s critics aren’t satisfied with its change of heart -- that professors can testify in a voting rights case against the state now, as long as they do it for free. Read more
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Struggling to Fill a Dangerous and Growing Labor Gap
Students are enrolling in nursing programs as nurse shortages threaten hospitals across the country. But colleges and universities are having difficulty expanding their nursing programs because of limited funds, faculty and space. Read more
Japan to Welcome Back International Students
Students and technical interns make up 70 percent of the 370,000 foreigners waiting for the border to reopen. Read more
A New Push to Create a 3-Year Degree Option
Higher education thought leaders and colleges are working together to create a three-year bachelor’s degree program that will offer all the value of a four-year degree—for less cost. Read more
In Conflict Over Theology and Governance, an Accreditor Steps In
Accreditor places Southwest Baptist University on probation, finding the board’s actions raised questions about its ability to act in the best interest of the institution and that the climate for academic freedom had been eroded. Read more
Relieving the Verification Burden
FAFSA verification is a process that can be a burden on both students and institutions. College access advisers and financial aid administrators say data sharing and changing how the Education Department selects students for verification could go a long way in providing relief. Read more
Rooming with Rabbits (and other nonhumans)
Institutions with pet-friendly policies are seeing an uptick in students bringing dogs, cats, hamsters, reptiles and more to campus. Students say the animals help them cope with anxiety and stress. Read more
Partnering on Students’ Tech Skills Training
Podium Education partners with institutions to give undergraduates hands-on technological experience in digital marketing, coding and data analytics. Read more
Howard Students End Sit-In
After 33 days of protest, student demonstrators reach an agreement with Howard University administrators over housing conditions and student representation on the board. Read more
Student Debt From Private Lenders Hits All-Time High
More students who graduated in 2020 relied on private loans made by banks and other lenders to pay for their college education, with students in some states graduating with an average of over $40,000 in private loans. Read more
