Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Criticisms against legacy preferences have escalated since the Supreme Court decision striking down race-conscious admissions.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
BYU-Idaho and Ensign College will launch truncated bachelor’s degree programs next spring after getting the go-ahead from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Three-year bachelor’s degrees are coming to Brigham Young University–Idaho and affiliated Ensign College next year, following approval of the truncated programs by an accrediting body.
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Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The private Missouri nonprofit is shuttering sometime after the spring 2025 term and folding into an alliance with other colleges and a public school system.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
A small number of UK universities are offering an early winter intake that will enable international students to avoid the impact of visa changes that will prevent dependants from joining them from January 2024. While some universities have been offering November starts for a number of years, others have created a new intake specifically for 2023. Traditionally, the UK opens a ‘second’ postgraduate intake in the month of January to create additional places for applicants on some of the most popu
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
We’re recapping five of the week’s biggest stories, from another likely regulatory delay to a new statewide direct admissions program.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Students alleged that a now former Nicholls State University assistant geography professor with a self-described clown “fetish” asked them to paint their own faces or to let him paint them, according to reports from The Nic
Higher Ed Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The university also surrendered its accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission last week.
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Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Vermont State University, a union of three struggling colleges, welcomed its first class last week. But with enrollment flagging, the impact of the merger remains uncertain. Students arriving on the former campuses of Northern Vermont University, Castleton University and Vermont Technical College for the start of classes last week were greeted with banners, T-shirts and pennants bearing a different name: Vermont State University, accompanied by the slogan “We Are One.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
A German university has stopped accepting students funded by the Chinese government as the country grapples with its relationship with China. Germany’s Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU) has temporarily suspended researchers and students holding scholarships from the China Scholarship Council from joining the institution, reportedly due to concerns around espionage and academic freedom.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
By Emma Hall Getty Images Institutions have been flooded with fraudulent applications as scammers gum up admissions systems and steal financial-aid dollars. Combating it hasn't been easy.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
At the start of 2020, there was robust availability of online higher education, but no one anticipated that a worldwide pandemic called COVID-19 would soon usher in a new world of distance learning. “The pandemic opened the door for many faculty to experience teaching online that hadn’t before,” said Dr. Elizabeth M. Luoma, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Sacred Heart University.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
When five undergraduate engineering students from the University of Illinois Chicago began a project to narrow the digital divide in their community, they focused their efforts on the nearby neighborhood of Pilsen. Like many other areas on the south and west sides of Chicago, this vibrant, majority-Latino community significantly lags behind the rest of the city when it comes to high-speed internet access.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
By Erin Gretzinger Jim West, Newscom U. of Michigan grad students picket in front of the university’s Detroit Center in April. A new report quantifies the sharp growth in collective action by student workers since 2020.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Evidence about the pernicious influence of racism on medical care continues to grow. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that higher rates of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial women report feeling mistreated during maternity care compared to white women. Days later, scientists published a paper showing that incorrect blood oxygen readings from pulse oximeters—which often don’t work as well for darker-skinned people—led to delays in COVID treatment for Black and Hisp
University Business
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Few college presidents can casually mention being good friends with Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, when discussing the implication of AI in higher education. But upon closer examination of the dynamic career of businessman, author, Toastmasters award winner and High Point University (N.C.) President Nido Qubein, it seems quite natural when he does just that.
The PIE News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Japan is said to be exploring opening overseas campuses and courses, according to the country’s department of education. A representative from MEXT’s higher education bureau department told The PIE News that as part of the Council of the Creation of Future Education and the government’s efforts, the works were being put in motion. “We have requested [some funds] in the next financial year’s budget for encouraging Japanese universities to open overseas campuses and courses,” the representa
University Business
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Universities in Florida and Texas were excluded from a national list of LGBTQ-friendly schools put together annually by Campus Pride. In presenting the 2023-2024 list this week, the nonprofit group said the exclusions were a result of new state laws that “endanger and harm LGBTQ people.” Every year, Campus Pride, a nonprofit group that advocates for safer and more LGBTQ-friendly colleges, issues a compilation of the “Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities’’ and the “Absolute W
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Anna Miarka-Grzelak has been named vice president for strategic enrollment and innovation at the State University of New York Cobleskill. Miarka-Grzelak earned a master’s degree in English philology from the University of Warsaw and a master’s in adult education from Indiana University.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Union Employees Arrested for Trespassing on Community College Campus Featured Image at Top of Article HACCLancasterArrest.jpg kathryn.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Dr. Peter Salovey, president of Yale University, will step down at the conclusion of the academic year. Dr. Peter Salovey, president of Yale University. “I have thought a lot about our university and the most auspicious time to begin a leadership transition. There is no perfect moment for one—there is always more to do. Yet, I believe the best time to search for a new leader is when things are going well,” wrote Salovey in the letter announcing his decision.
EdTech Magazine - Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The University of Southern California recently opened its Digital Creative Lab in the basement of the Leavey Library. Designed based on student input, the lab includes an esports arena with professional-grade broadcasting equipment, a podcasting studio, a 3D printer, a video production suite and more. Open 24/7, students can use the lab anytime, either under the supervision of IT staff or independently.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
I recently went to a car dealership because I could hear a roaring sound when I pressed on my brakes. I went to the same dealership where I had purchased my car some time back because when I bought the car, I also bought a warranty that I assumed would cover major repairs. When the representative from the service department came back after inspecting my car, she had a list of recommended repairs that included a major revamp of the car’s braking system.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Nebraska Women’s Volleyball Sets World Record—in the Stands Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1635548628.jpg jessica.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
By Maggie Hicks The addition of three universities to the Atlantic Coast Conference may put more strain on athletes and fuel rancor among campus leaders.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Student worker unionization greatly accelerated in 2022 and the first half of 2023, with almost 35,700 students gaining union representation across 30 new collective bargaining units, a new report says.
Dr. Missy Alexander
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
For those who know me, the reference of this title will be obvious. For those who don’t, well, I always have lyrics in my head. This one is from “Suddenly, Seymour” in Little Shop of Horrors. The rest of the verse ends with “I know things were bad, but now they’re ok.” They have been running through my head today because I did take a moment to look up, and even if things aren’t quite ok, there is room for hope and inspiration.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Carleton College eliminated its legacy admissions policy Thursday. In an email to students, faculty and alumni, college president Alison Byerly cited the Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action, saying it reinvigorated debate around legacy admissions and prompted reflection among Carleton administrators.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The market for higher education does not operate like other markets. It exhibits several types of market failure that make government intervention imperative for protecting students and taxpayers. One market-based approach to solving problems of imperfect information is to simply provide more information to students, but information provision alone is not sufficient to protect students and taxpayers.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
West Virginia University officials announced Thursday that they will still recommend that their Board of Governors eliminate the institution’s current master’s and doctoral degrees in mathematics.
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
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University Business
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Register Now Date & Time: Thursday, September 21 at 2 pm ET While many colleges and universities have adapted to the unprecedented challenges of the past several years, the demand for strategic, future-focused campus facilities and financial stewardship is greater than ever. Business as usual is unsustainable. Attend this web seminar with two experts in higher ed facilities to learn more about the pressing issues facing facilities and finance leaders today.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
An Oregon jury awarded nearly $4 million to a former Pacific University student who accused the institution of mishandling allegations of sexual assault against him, The Oregonian reported.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Appointments, resignations, retirements, deaths By Julia Piper The chancellor of the University of California at Los Angeles will step down next summer.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
A new YPulse report found two in five Gen Z students agreed with the statement: “The pandemic has made me less interested in pursuing higher education.” Middle school students, generally 11 to 13 years old, not only contribute to the trend but also lead the view that work experience is more valuable. That attitude has translated into an 8% decline in college enrollment from 2019 to 2022, showing how attending college is no longer a given for Gen Z.
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The University of Utah has launched an investigation of its highly acclaimed women’s gymnastics program following allegations of verbal and emotional abuse of team gymnasts by head coach Tom Farden.
HEPI
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
This blo g by Nick Hillman was written as the Afterword for HEPI’s 20th Anniversary Collection. We have been running chapters from the Anniversary Collection as a series of blogs over the summer. This piece is the final one. Since HEPI was founded in 2002, it has published around 160 Reports (blue books), 50 Policy Notes and over 30 Debate Papers (red books, but originally yellow Occasional Papers) as well as over 1,500 blog posts.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) will host its 108th annual meeting in Jacksonville, Florida, from Sep. 19-24. Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney The convening – it will take place with both in-person and virtual offerings – will revolve around the theme of “Black Resistance,” and feature programming supporting the topic, such as tours, workshops, a film festival, and an author’s book signing series.
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