A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy.
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Posted inColorado
A bungled FAFSA rollout threatens students’ college ambitions
With college decision deadlines looming, thousands of high school seniors have been stuck in limbo due to the bungled rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Posted inMississippi
‘The stepchildren:’ Community colleges struggle to fund buildings for growing workforce programs
Many of Mississippi’s community colleges are struggling with unmet needs, especially on the infrastructure side.
Posted inOhio
Cleveland State prepares to offer buyouts to faculty, staff amid financial trouble
The move comes as the university eyes a $40 million budget hole and an 8% projected drop in enrollment over the next five years.
Posted inTexas
Texas wind energy firms need more technicians. Can they drum up student interest without state support?
The wind industry promises attractive salaries. But a lack of training programs and waning political support make it difficult to find new recruits.
Posted inHigher Ed in Prisons
With an incarcerated parent, pursuing a law degree was the natural choice
A first-year law student has a message for incarcerated parents: “Become someone your kid can brag about.”
Posted inRace and Equity
Black student-athletes tired of being the ‘odd one out’ at white schools
HBCUs offer a “second curriculum” for some on how to be Black in America.
Posted inTexas
UT-Austin announces round of firings in latest step to comply with Texas’ DEI ban
The firings come after state leaders criticized universities for not doing enough to enforce the ban. Students say UT-Austin has already overcorrected.
Posted inPittsburgh
Pitt has a $5.5 billion endowment. Should the university spend more to lower college costs?
The public university’s endowment has ballooned over the last decade while tuition costs have crept up. Some experts say it should spend more on financial aid.
Posted inCalifornia
‘Getting significantly worse’: California community colleges are losing millions to financial aid fraud
California’s community colleges are reporting a rise in financial aid fraud. In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Schools have given away millions to these scams, and college officials say fraudsters are getting smarter.