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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by Margaret AttridgePublished October 29, 2024
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Northwestern Kellogg Hits MBA Gender Parity

Kellogg is the second M7 business school to achieve gender parity in its MBA program after Wharton.

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1 in 4 Students Faced Challenges Staying Enrolled Due to FAFSA Delays, Survey Finds

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Report: Student Immigrants of Color Get Less Financial Aid Than They Need

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.

October 24, 2024
2024 Fall Enrollment Increases, But Not Among First-Year Students

2024 Fall Enrollment Increases, But Not Among First-Year Students

Total undergraduate enrollment rose 3%, despite a 5% drop in first-year student enrollment.

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Grammy-Winning Producer Jermaine Dupri Announces Music Internship for Emory Students

Grammy-Winning Producer Jermaine Dupri Announces Music Internship for Emory Students

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October 23, 2024
N.C. Community College Program Takes Teacher Licensure Local

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.

October 23, 2024
Graduate Business School Applications Rise After 2 Years of Decline

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.

October 23, 2024
Top Business School Gets $60 Million for Master in Finance Program

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.

October 22, 2024
Utah Announces Guaranteed Admissions Pathway for High School Students

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.

October 22, 2024
Colleges Awarded $19M to Expand Nursing Workforce in Rural Areas

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.

October 22, 2024
Top Business School Launches $600 Million Fundraising Campaign

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.

October 21, 2024
More Than 1 in 3 Students Are Involved With Campus Protests This Fall

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.

October 21, 2024
New California Program Will Help Students With No High School Diploma Pay for College

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.

October 21, 2024
Michigan Awards 14 Colleges Over $3M for Transfer Student Support

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.

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