The Next College Interest Group: Rural Students
As enrollment lags, colleges look to populations they previously did little to attract. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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More Scrutiny of Foreign Donations to Universities
College officials say the more-stringent requirements only make things more difficult, but the Trump administration points out that colleges have been ignoring clear reporting requirements. On Bloomberg.
The College Income Premium Remains, But Not the Wealth Premium
The wealth premium may have been more a result of non-college forces from decades ago. On The Atlantic.
Transfer Deal for Pa. Community Colleges and Southern New Hampshire
The transfer agreement gives community college students a discount and guarantees up to 90 credits can transfer. On Education Dive.
Recordings of Fake College in ICE Sting Emerge
Rather than finding students trying to cheat the system to stay in America, the sting operation fooled foreign students who thought they were enrolling in a legitimate institution. On USA Today.
Iowa State Sparks the Next Free Speech Court Case
A policy that restricts students from "chalking" the sidewalk to protect the safety of students will face a federal court soon. On Inside Higher Ed.
A Disappointing Turn Against Scholarship at Wake Forest
The faculty's harassment of James Otteson's Eudaimonia Institute has led some donors to question whether they should donate to the college at all. On North State Journal.
Faculty Report Criticizes Johns Hopkins Protest Response
The use of police to end a 2019 student protest and other tactics rankled the faculty who assisted with the report. On the Baltimore Sun.
Plan to Merge Connecticut Community Colleges Still Alive
Administrators want to go ahead with the merger to cut costs, but faculty unions at multiple schools are skeptical. On the Westerly Sun.
The Rise of Hispanic Students in Higher Ed
Hispanic students are the fastest-growing racial category in colleges, but they tend to be poorer than students a generation ago. On USA Today.