The Great Reskilling: Cengage CEO Michael Hansen says higher ed must meet demand
The pandemic opened up huge possibilities for online learning and shorter-term credentials to help meet the needs of students and employers. Read more
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Welcome to school, say ‘Hi Apple’ to the principal
On the campus of the Zhenlong Primary School in Guangde, a county-level city in Anhui province, there is an enclosure that has a stable for two ponies and some cages for rabbits. Read more
British drama school closes suddenly after heavy losses
A British drama school has closed after an unsuccessful restructure left it with heavy losses and no longer financially viable, resulting in almost 300 students having to change school with no warning. 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
MIT reinstates SAT, ACT requirement: ‘research shows standardized tests help’
There is no path through MIT that does not rest on a rigorous foundation in mathematics, and we need to be sure our students are ready for that as soon as they arrive’ Read more
Record Applications, Record Rejections
The most competitive colleges and universities in the country got more competitive. But most institutions are still trying to fill their classes. Read more
‘Out of touch’: children’s authors describe increasing censorship of books on diversity
Children’s authors and performers say growing censorship, institutional timidity and online backlash are resulting in stories about diversity, sexuality and even contemporary world events being deemed inappropriate for younger readers. Read more
This university is shuttering its Office of Equity and Inclusion
A spokesperson for Point Park University told Campus Reform that the change aims to improve the efficiency of those services. Read more
Kentucky students help pregnant women choose life, despite obstacles
A pro-life student group at Boyce College in Kentucky remains steadfast in their mission “to be a voice for the vulnerable and voiceless,” according to the club’s president and other members that spoke to The College Fix. Read more
College Closes After 157 Years
Lincoln College in Illinois will close on May 13, after 157 years of operating. It is a small private college, with most recent enrollment figures of about 1,000. Read more
