House, Senate to clash over future of S.C. college board
S.C. Commission on Higher Education leaders are denouncing a House proposal to slash that agency’s funding and strip much of its authority to vet college construction projects.
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States say Navient preyed on students
Ashley Hardin dreamed of being a professional photographer — glamorous shoots, perhaps some exotic travel
Professors clear debris at Mosul University, wrecked by IS
Professors were among the workers who turned up on Monday to clear away rubble and prepare for a resumption of classes at the renowned University of Mosul, wrecked by the militants of Islamic State.
China’s universities: significant progress, but more to do
China’s rise as a global economic powerhouse hardly needs an introduction.
IRS Debacle Sows Confusion, Hassles
Researchers say removal of an IRS tool for financial aid applicants may have slowed FAFSA submissions, while college aid groups warn that affected students could already be losing out on aid.
OCC’s College Republicans seek anti-discrimination protection
Orange Coast College does not discriminate based on ethnicity, sexual orientation and a slew of other factors. Some students want this added to the list: Political affiliation and ideological beliefs.
New York to offer free tuition at public four-year colleges
Budget negotiators struck a deal late Friday that could make New York the largest state to offer tuition-free public higher education.
Riverside colleges want to create a college pipeline for foster youth
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s office has awarded $2 million to community colleges in Riverside, Norco and Moreno Valley to turn around low college-going and high school graduation rates among foster youth.
UK research loses more ground to Germany on ERC funding
The UK no longer secures the most research grants for established scientists from the European Research Council, new data reveal.
Manifold Uses
Manifold, a hybrid publishing platform created by the U of Minnesota Press and CUNY’s Graduate Center, launches in beta form with features supporting experimental scholarly work.
