Flawed DEI research cited by 51 federal agencies
Questionable research claiming benefits to “diversity, equity, and inclusion,” in corporations has been cited by at least 51 federal government entities, according to a College Fix analysis. Read more
Facing $15 million deficit, St. Cloud State University to cut faculty, programs
In what has become an almost weekly parade of bad higher education financial news, another university has announced it must cut back dramatically on its academic programs and eliminate dozens of faculty positions to cope with a major budget deficit. Read more
The 5 subjects proven to give undergrads the best wage premium
Despite declining higher education enrollment rates beginning in 2010, undergraduate degrees in engineering and computer science are continuing to see substantial growth most likely due to the high lifetime wage earnings they promise, according to a new study published by Sage Journals. Read more
DOE gives universities $25 million to foster ‘diversity’ in STEM fields
The Department of Energy just awarded almost $25 million in grants to universities for the purpose of fostering a “sustainable and diverse” workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, fields. Read more
The 5 metrics colleges and universities should measure to boost their value
Colleges and universities must create more robust data networks to efficiently analyze their graduates’ occupational outcomes and ensure that more of their credentials can serve today’s high-growth industries, declares an inaugural report from the Strada Education Foundation, an education company focused on increasing upward mobility. Read more
Nearly 5,000 want Kyle Rittenhouse event at Kent State canceled; university backs free speech
Two online petitions call for canceling an upcoming Kyle Rittenhouse event at Kent State University, arguing the event is insensitive in light of the school’s history with “gun violence. Read more
College will cost up to $95,000 this fall. Schools say it’s OK, financial aid can numb sticker shock
That means a wealthy family with three children could expect to shell out more than $1 million by the time their youngest child completes a four-year degree. Read more
Michigan Hybrid Program Aims to Reach 50,000 Adult Students
Grand Valley State University's partially online program is to expand this fall across the university’s five campuses. Read more
UC Santa Cruz gets $500,000 to combat ‘hate’
University of California Santa Cruz will spend at least $500,000 to combat “hate.” Read more
DOJ funds $953K university project on ‘dis/misinformation campaigns’
Clemson University is using federal funds to create technology meant to track what researchers consider to be patterns of “mis-, dis-, and mal-information (MDM)” by internet users. Read more
