West Virginia Launches Microcredential Initiative for Public College and University Students
The Credential WV initiative will allow students to learn workforce-relevant skills, making them more competitive in the job market.
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Consumer Watchdog Sues Coding Bootcamp Lender Climb Credit
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alleges that Climb Credit induced students to take out loans through misleading claims.
Updated October 29, 2024
New Lawsuit Claims 40 Private Universities Overcharged Students
A class action suit accuses top private colleges of colluding to overcharge students by considering noncustodial parent finances.
Updated October 28, 2024
Northwestern Kellogg Hits MBA Gender Parity
Kellogg is the second M7 business school to achieve gender parity in its MBA program after Wharton.
Updated October 28, 2024
1 in 4 Students Faced Challenges Staying Enrolled Due to FAFSA Delays, Survey Finds
In a recent survey, another 34% of students report that FAFSA rollout delays affected their ability to file the application.
Updated October 25, 2024
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Report: Student Immigrants of Color Get Less Financial Aid Than They Need
Black, Asian, and Hispanic and Latino/a immigrants face disproportionate unmet needs for college affordability even several generations down the line, the findings show.
2024 Fall Enrollment Increases, But Not Among First-Year Students
Total undergraduate enrollment rose 3%, despite a 5% drop in first-year student enrollment.
Grammy-Winning Producer Jermaine Dupri Announces Music Internship for Emory Students
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the creative music process and Atlanta’s music industry history over 6-8 weeks at Dupri’s So So Def Recordings.
N.C. Community College Program Takes Teacher Licensure Local
The Cultivating Carolina Classrooms educator preparation program allows teachers to earn their licenses through local community colleges and teach at their local schools.
Graduate Business School Applications Rise After 2 Years of Decline
Graduate business schools saw a dramatic increase in applications from 2023 to 2024, according to a new report.
Top Business School Gets $60 Million for Master in Finance Program
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business debuted its master in finance program this year, one of the first new degrees from the major business school in decades.
Utah Announces Guaranteed Admissions Pathway for High School Students
In-state students will be guaranteed admission to all 16 of the state’s public colleges and universities, regardless of their GPA.
Colleges Awarded $19M to Expand Nursing Workforce in Rural Areas
The grants are part of a government program aimed at addressing the nursing shortage in non-metro areas.
Top Business School Launches $600 Million Fundraising Campaign
A high-tech building, expanded scholarships and student experiences, and research are at the heart of Northwestern Kellogg’s ambitious Full Circle fundraising campaign.
More Than 1 in 3 Students Are Involved With Campus Protests This Fall
While nearly half of students (47%) believe protests disrupt learning, many also say they create effective change on and off campus.
New California Program Will Help Students With No High School Diploma Pay for College
The Department of Education recently approved California’s alternative Ability-to-Benefit process, shortening the criteria students without a high school diploma must meet to qualify for federal financial aid.
Michigan Awards 14 Colleges Over $3M for Transfer Student Support
The grants are part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s goal for 60% of Michigan’s working adults to have college degrees and certificates.