‘Earning Is More Important Than Learning’
The authors of a new book discuss how higher education lost its way and what institutions need to do to get back to their mission of transforming students’ lives. Read more
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Community colleges leaning on tech to boost recruitment efforts
Enrollment in community colleges has lagged, bringing new tech-focused efforts into focus. Read more
Donor breaks ties with University of Melbourne after ‘six white men’ awarded honorary doctorates
One of Australia’s largest philanthropic donors to medical research has suspended ties with the University of Melbourne after last week’s awarding of honorary doctorates to six white men. Read more
Thirty percent of colleges are not worth the cost, researchers conclude
A new report from Georgetown University researchers concluded that while most colleges have a positive return on investment after 10 years, some do not. Read more
Biden pitches value of career-focused teaching
With data showing better post-secondary pathway, administration wants more job-oriented course offerings Read more
Bakersfield College funneled nearly $200k to undocumented student programs
Grant agreements obtained by Campus Reform reveal a partnership between Bakersfield College and a pro-undocumented student organization. Read more
The Return of Yik Yak
The social media app that shut down in 2017 amid rampant bullying is back on campus with new “community guardrails” in place to prevent harassment. But some students say that’s not enough. Read more
Oh, the humanities: Can these colleges help save tradition in higher education?
Several institutions are taking advantage of grant money to fortify programs that teach students essential skills. Read more
TikTok limits services as Netflix pulls out of Russia
Video-sharing site TikTok and streaming giant Netflix have limited and cut their services respectively in Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Read more
In 2021, 111 scholars were targeted for exercising their free speech rights: report
In 2021, 111 scholars were targeted for expressing their constitutionally protected free speech rights, according to a new report by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. Read more
