Concerns about poor recordkeeping, inadequate accountability and the possible “unintended” use of restricted dollars led a member of the Jackson State University Development Foundation board to quietly resign earlier this year. In his June 23 resignation letter, Brian Johnson, a 2009 Jackson State graduate who had served on the board for six years, wrote that […]
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Posted inTexas
With $200 million and state approval, University of Austin is ready to start accepting applicants
The university was started by a group of higher education critics who believe traditional higher education has abandoned its commitment to open inquiry, free speech and civil discourse.
Posted inPittsburgh
Pitt presses charges against protesters calling for greater LGBTQ support
The University of Pittsburgh pressed charges against at least three non-student protesters and held conduct hearings for eight students after they disrupted a public Board of Trustees meeting.
Posted inTampa Bay
University of Tampa president, soon to retire, oversaw dramatic change
When Ronald Vaughn became UT’s president nearly 30 years ago, the small urban campus looked much different.
Posted inTexas
Texas universities seeking top research status will have a clearer path under new rules
Texas universities trying to earn the coveted Carnegie “R1” title might be closer than before after a major overhaul this week.
Posted inEl Paso
Recruiter logs 27,000 miles annually to promote EPCC, higher ed to rural high schools
Arlena Lege — a self-described recruiter for El Paso Community College — regularly visits rural campuses to talk about admissions deadlines, new programs, and work-study opportunities.
Posted inOhio
Case Western Reserve’s Black students encourage each other to show up authentically
Members of CWRU’s African American Society make a powerful statement about representation, combining an inspiring photo shoot with honest words.
Posted inCalifornia
The need for student services at community colleges has changed dramatically since the 1960s. Has state law kept up?
State law requires community colleges to spend at least half their general fund on instructors. But administrators say they want more flexibility to pay for the growing need for student services.
Posted inPittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Promise helped thousands of students pay for college. As costs rise, the funding is going away.
Since its founding in 2008, The Pittsburgh Promise has helped nearly 12,000 students to attend college by funneling $170 million into fees, tuition and living expenses. But in a few years that funding will dry up.
Posted inTampa Bay
Florida orders pro-Palestinian student group off its university campuses
DeSantis administration alleges Students for Justice in Palestine is aligned with terrorists; leaders of the group decry a “disgraceful” assault on free speech.