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New federal data shows that about 53 percent of college students have taken an online course since 2022, compared to 36 percent in 2019.
Michigan, Alabama Embrace New Model for Direct Admissions
Although the model is not as straightforward as some states’ programs, experts in Michigan are hopeful it will make a difference for students who are unsure whether they want to go to college.
More HBCU, MSI Students Have to Choose: College or Basic Needs?
A new survey from the ed-tech company Ellucian also shows that more than half of all college students work full-time, and many report that financial stress affects their mental health.
High School Seniors Turn to AI for Support
A new Uwill survey finds they’re twice as likely as college seniors to use AI for emotional concerns, offering a glimpse at what colleges could face next.
Trump Administration Threatens Colleges’ Tax-Exempt Status
Under the proposed rule, any college that adopts or maintains admissions policies, scholarships, loans or other programs for students of color could lose its tax-exempt status.
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After an F-1 Visa Refusal, Colleges Can Do More
As visa refusal rates have risen, simply telling an admitted student they can reapply is insufficient.
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That Same Ol’ Authoritarian Playbook
Throughout history, autocrats have gone after higher ed finances to control institutions’ culture.
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How Becoming an Influencer Can Make You a Better Scientist
Far from frivolous, science communication on social media forces us to confront the context of our research on a daily basis.
Ep. 211: Paul LeBlanc’s Optimistic Vision for Higher Ed in an AI World
The former president of Southern New Hampshire University says colleges should foster human flourishing.
Ep. 210: Voices of Student Success: Transfer Isn’t Supposed to Be This Hard
Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success explores how colleges can help more community college students transfer and earn bachelor’s degrees.
Backward Course Design—From Learning Outcomes to Assessment to Activities
An expert in student-centered instructional design talks through the process of creating effective university courses, including the potential of artificial intelligence to support feedback and revision.
Want to Think Bigger and Achieve More? Collaborate
A data-visualization expert talks about leading the global Human Reference Atlas initiative and how collaboration enables researchers to think far bigger.
