National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report finds that college completion rates have risen
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Prior dual-enrollment experience made students more likely to finish their credential within six years of starting college, according to a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Read More about National Student Clearinghouse Research Center report finds that college completion rates have risenSeveral four-year universities have launched dual-enrollment courses for high school students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — More four-year institutions are offering courses for high school students, dipping their toes into what has long been community colleges’ domain. But can they get those students to enroll after graduating?
Read More about Several four-year universities have launched dual-enrollment courses for high school studentsUS Department of Education prepares to roll out FAFSA form following problems last year
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line.
Read More about US Department of Education prepares to roll out FAFSA form following problems last yearUS colleges see growth in the number of international students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — India overtook China as the top source of foreign students in the U.S. last year, marking a boom in interest from the Global South and a shift to graduate programs.
Read More about US colleges see growth in the number of international studentsUniversity presidents consider the implications of the 2024 election
INSIDE HIGHER ED — At a media dinner in New York Monday, nearly a dozen college presidents fielded questions on a range of topics, but none dominated the discussion more than Trump.
Read More about University presidents consider the implications of the 2024 electionUS Department of Agriculture announces grants to support Tribal students and higher education
USDA — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced Tribal higher education opportunities and investments to train the next generation of agricultural professionals.
Read More about US Department of Agriculture announces grants to support Tribal students and higher educationHow the Trump presidency could affect higher education financial aid
INSIDE HIGHER ED — For all the political oxygen that higher education consumed during Donald Trump’s four years out of office, the once and future president has yet to put forth a comprehensive policy agenda on postsecondary education for his second term—including how he’ll approach federal financial aid and programs to ease postsecondary access.
Read More about How the Trump presidency could affect higher education financial aidHow plans to close the Education Department could be difficult to achieve
USA TODAY — On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly vowed to “close” the U.S. Department of Education if he regained the White House.
Read More about How plans to close the Education Department could be difficult to achieveHow universities are using work-based learning to increase the perceived value of higher education
THE HECHINGER REPORT — Every weekday morning for six months, instead of taking college classes, 25-year-old Tamari Natelauri made the 45-minute drive from Philadelphia to Voorhees Township, New Jersey, to go to work at a large accounting firm.
Read More about How universities are using work-based learning to increase the perceived value of higher educationOpinion: Why teaching authenticity is important in higher education
INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION — Evan J. Walsh suggests reflective questions to ask of yourself—and your students—to bring about greater personal and professional fulfillment.
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