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At a College Wounded on 9/11, Memories Endure 20 Years Later
Borough of Manhattan Community College lost eight students and alumni plus a building in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. On the 20th anniversary, lessons reverberate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan Regent Censured Over ‘Witches’ Comments
Ron Weiser said he will not resign and “will not be canceled” amid outcry over comments he made about women who hold elected office in Michigan, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Gee's Tax Take in the Spotlight
West Virginia University and its president choose words carefully as lawmakers float eliminating the state income tax -- which could end a source of revenue that goes to funding higher education.
Arizona's 4-Year Public Universities Form Alliance
New alliance targets improving graduation rates and retention rates and admitting students from low-income families.
UT Austin Sees Increase in Pell Enrollment
The Texas flagship university is seeing an increase in low-income enrollment at a time when many higher education experts are worried that the most vulnerable students are putting their educations on hold.
Report: College Access Remains Inequitable at Selective Publics
An examination of the most selective public universities in the country found that representation of students of color has seen few -- if any -- improvements since 2000.
Pandemic Worsened Public Higher Ed's Biggest Challenges
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated issues like government funding, student mental health and diversity and inclusion, according to a new report by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
Can Public College Systems Stave Off Closures?
Some public colleges are already on the chopping block. But as college and university systems brace for incoming state budget cuts, they can streamline services and work cohesively to save money, experts say.