Small colleges in small towns are up against stiff odds. But some are finding ways to thrive.
Universities were already facing a grim future due to demographic changes. Then along came Trump.
Overall state aid to colleges and universities was flat this year but lawmakers approved $610 million in construction, with promises of more for future phases of new projects.
The package will offer more support for ROTC, increase scholarships, guarantee in-state rates for ROTC participants and give early access to registration for students in military-related programs.
The proposal would shake up the finances of hundreds of institutions that use race as a factor in admissions, scholarships or other ways.
Nearly 20 states have created borrowers’ bill of rights and ombudsman offices to help borrowers figure out confusing paperwork and avoid default.
Like other states, North Dakota urgently needs more teachers. It’s among the first to adopt a model other sectors have used for decades.
Texas offered the benefit for 24 years. The move came in response to a federal lawsuit, but state leaders hailed it as a win.
The proposal, which cleared the Texas House over the weekend, would increase state oversight of universities and place restrictions on what professors can teach.
By working closely with industry, clean energy training programs are enjoying 100 percent placement rates.
A congressional proposal would put colleges and universities on the hook when students fail to repay loans. Some experts say that would end up hurting the students themselves.
With four-year institutions closing in rural areas, bachelor's degrees from community colleges can help close the gap.
More than 1.1 million college students from other countries inject billions of dollars into local economies and support hundreds of thousands of jobs. Losing them over fears of federal immigration policies would be a blow for cities and towns across the country.
Universities and colleges have historically not done well at enrolling Hispanic students. Now their continued success may depend on it.
Some schools have offered free tuition, grown dual credit programs or helped students’ credits transfer when they move on to four-year schools.
It’s not only about the research funding that has made America a world leader in innovation. Community and technical colleges are crucial to meeting our workforce needs.
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