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Sweet revival: A Virginia college finds ‘gold’ in its roots

By Chris Burt

Sweet Briar College, led by President Meredith Woo, is proving that there is a home for women who pursue a liberal arts education that is 'deeply hands on, deeply student-centered.'

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How to shift the knowledge narrative around the SAT

How 8 states are using Reimagine Workforce grants

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February 11, 2021

These universities want more in-person learning this fall

The messaging has been clear from leaders at higher education institutions and university systems: they want to see more face-to-face instruction. But will they be able to pull it off?

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February 10, 2021

Why tuition-free college may devalue degrees and deepen class divides

Although mounting fees and tuition hikes are a big concern, here are a few things to ponder before dismantling existing funding streams for subsidized alternatives.

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February 10, 2021

Why there’s no excuse needed for transformational change

After the severe dislocation of COVID, many in higher ed are asking: Will things go back to normal once we are vaccinated and can return to on-campus life?

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February 10, 2021

Texas’ $46M reskill program is helping bring back students

The University of Houston-Downtown is one of dozens of institutions in the state to receive backing to get stopped-out students to pursue degrees and certificates.

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