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‘Lyfting’ student success: Ride-sharing at Harper puts academics in the fast lane
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She’s not alone. According to the nationwide 2021 Trellis Student Financial Wellness Survey, students who don’t get transportation subsidies and can’t access reliable, safe...
Police remove encampment at University of Chicago
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Police officers removed the pro-Palestinian protest encampment at the University of Chicago early Tuesday, a move that was sure to be closely watched across...
Facing $15 million deficit, St. Cloud State University to cut faculty, programs
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In what has become an almost weekly parade of bad higher education financial news, another university has announced it must cut back dramatically on...
Florida A&M receives record $237 million gift during commencement
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Florida A&M University has received a $237.75 million gift from the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust and Gregory Gerami, the founder and CEO of Batterson Farms...
University provosts have bleak outlook on free expression in higher ed
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Last month, Inside Higher Ed released findings from its census of 331 chief academic officers, or provosts, working at public and private institutions across the country.
Although...
Students, faculty upset over AI robot ‘Sophia’ giving commencement speech
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D'Youville University students don't like the idea that their spring 2024 commencement speech will be delivered by an AI robot "Sophia."
Students and faculty even...
Bowling Green State University reports record $121 million scholarship gift
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Bowling Green State University announced on Thursday that the Thompson Foundation will expand its support of an existing scholarship program, helping create a fund that may...
Salisbury University and the Maryland Army National Guard forge educational partnership
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Salisbury University and the Maryland Army National Guard have joined forces in a landmark partnership aimed at fostering educational opportunities and mutual support. The...
Students with disabilities at UW-Oshkosh stage walkout accusing university of discrimination
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A small group of students staged a walkout at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh this week, accusing the university of discriminating against people with disabilities.
Students...
Transforming HBCU campuses: A journey of renovation, restoration and expansion
Improved facilities, evolving programs and the expansion of services can help HBCUs attract top talent and elevate their national and global reputation.