Are short-term Credentials really more affordable?
A new report finds that costs vary widely, from free to more than $20,000 per month. Read more
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UK University job cuts to ‘hit 10,000 by year end’ despite fee rise
English fee rise does little to relieve pressure on institutions, with increased staff costs likely to swallow additional funding Read more
Schools in England lack funds to tackle rise in bad behaviour since Covid, say heads
DfE figures show more pupils suspended repeatedly, and for longer periods, than before pandemic in 2020 Read more
A Fight Over the New College of Florida Foundation
Changes to NCF regulations will allow the board and administration to exert more control over the foundation. Critics worry officials will raid restricted funds. Read more
Indian international students in the U.S. outnumber Chinese for the first time in 15 years
For more than a decade, Chinese students have flocked to the United States, drawn by the prestige of an overseas education and the glamor of the American Dream. Education consultancies flourished across China, with parents paying big bucks for tutors and classes that promised to send their children abroad. Read more
What could Google monopoly ruling mean for you?
The tech world is paying close attention to what happens to Google after a judge ruled in August that it illegally monopolised online search. Read more
The controversy roiling College Volleyball just keeps growing
Before its women’s volleyball team competes in the conference tournament next week, San Jose State University hopes to secure another win — in federal court. Read more
Risk of compulsory redundancies as 170 staff face axe at UEA
Announcement follows the departure of 400 staff members last year as efforts to close budget black hole continue Read more
Trump’s Ed Pick: Former Wrestling CEO
Linda McMahon was nominated on Tuesday by President-elect Donald J. Trump as education secretary. The businesswoman is co-chair of Trump’s transition team and led the Small Business Administration under his first term as president. Read more
Mississippi College will change its name and drop its football program
The college, in the Jackson suburb of Clinton, will become Mississippi Christian University beginning with its bicentennial in 2026. It said in an announcement that the new name emphasizes the school’s status as a comprehensive university while keeping the MC logo and identity. Read more
