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How The New York Times is giving students control over college rankings

University Business

News and World Report’s Best College Rankings list quickly drew the support of schools across the nation and even the Department of Education. One news heavyweight is joining the pushback with the debut of a unique ranking tool that re-envisions the coveted student guide from the ground up. More from UB: U.S.

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After “exhausting all avenues” to avoid going under, Notre Dame College closes

University Business

Administrators from Notre Dame College in Ohio have announced that the century-old Roman Catholic school in Ohio will be closing its doors at the end of the semester. The college has already coordinated Teach-Out agreements with several neighboring colleges and universities to ensure the closure does not hurt its students.

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President moves: Recent spate of leaders to announce retirement boast impressive résumés

University Business

Most college leaders retiring in style will be recognized for their expansion, renovation and construction of campus facilities. Additionally, half of the six presidents to be hired or retired hail from an institution with strong religious ties. Frank Sánchez – Manhattanville College (N.Y.)

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The 'Asbury Revival' comes to a close

Inside Higher Ed

But speculation is continuing about why and how the event, dubbed the “Asbury revival” or “outpouring,” occurred and what it means and says about the intersection of faith and academics on religious campuses. University leaders say the phenomenon started when some students stayed late after a chapel service on Feb.

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Seminary to Merge With East Texas Baptist University

Inside Higher Ed

Carroll Theological Institute, a small Baptist seminary near Dallas, is merging with East Texas Baptist University. It will also grow ETBU, a legacy institution of Baptists in Texas, adding master’s and doctoral degree programs accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.” Hide by line?:

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Northern Seminary President Resigns Amid Bullying Allegations

Inside Higher Ed

The president of Northern Seminary, an Illinois institution with Baptist roots, resigned after he was accused of bullying and retaliating against employees, particularly women, which resulted in some employee departures, Baptist News Global reported. He will continue to serve in the role until a new president is selected.

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A small college needs $2.6M to survive. It's raised $178K

Inside Higher Ed

Image: Facing financial pressures, the King’s College made a recent appeal to donors for $2.6 million to meet immediate needs, warning that the small evangelical institution located in the heart of Wall Street is at risk of closure if it can’t quickly fundraise its way out of a dire situation. The deadline to raise the $2.6

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