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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

Half are nonwhite, and most (60 percent) are the first in their families to attend college. That may change—or not—depending on the outcome of UoPeople’s bid for accreditation from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), whose decision is expected this month. It’s a delicate balance.”

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Museums and College Campuses as Community Hubs and Cultural Centers

Inside Higher Ed

Meanwhile, public expectations about the kind of diverse, immersive, interactive, participatory, and technology-enhanced exhibits museums should offer escalate, while their educational and community outreach responsibilities mount. Colleges and universities don’t inhabit an ivory tower.

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Record bond measures, higher ed policy on states' ballots

Inside Higher Ed

“For the Arizona undocumented student population, this would be a huge step forward for their access to college opportunities,” said Tom Harnisch, vice president for government relations for the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. The Los Angeles Community College District’s $5.3

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