Filling up on free classes
Institutions are offering additional, less costly and even free summer courses this year as an option for students who fell behind or got off track during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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Biden, Dems make 2 big pitches to higher ed leaders to tackle mental health
The Administration wants colleges to more robustly use HEERF funds, while two senators draft Awareness Act. Read more
University removes application’s race requirement following news report
The University of South Carolina changed the application requirements for its Business Success Academy shortly after a professor's Title VI complaint followed a Campus Reform exclusive report. Read more
Lowe’s creates ‘debt-free’ skills program for employees
Employees at Lowe’s home improvement stores across the country can now take advantage of a program to further their career by adding new skills. Read more
UK universities urged to boost mental health support after student death
Universities could face “immense difficulties” in adjusting their teaching and learning support for students with hidden or emerging disabilities, after a landmark ruling awarded £50,000 in damages to the estate of a student after her suicide. Read more
This state is enrolling fewer Latino and Black college students in remedial courses. It’s working.
California schools are seeing better outcomes among Latino and other students as a coalition recognized the community colleges leading the shift. Read more
Students seek stronger connections with Professors but rarely take the lead
Professors could be better about building relationships with students, many of whom hope for assistance with career planning and networking. But students may not realize their role in connecting. Read more
Japanese university told to compensate 13 women after exam discrimination
A medical school in Tokyo that made it harder for female students to pass entrance exams has been ordered to pay compensation to 13 women for gender discrimination. Read more
Walmart targets college grads for $210K store manager gigs
Participants will receive a mix of classroom lessons, individual mentorship and hands-on experience in store management. Read more
Young Adults Take Longer to Get Good Jobs
Two new reports from Georgetown University find that more young adults with college degrees end up with “good jobs,” but it takes them longer to get there than previous generations. Read more
