WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikiyah Clark arrived at Howard University with five boxes and a backpack, ready to move into her dorm. Weeks earlier, she faced the possibility that this moment might never occur. Clark, along with hundreds of others, received notice from Howard that she had been permanently unenrolled for missing a tuition deadline. Determined, […]
Tuskegee University, one of the most renowned Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States, recently implemented a new dress code policy. Led by retired U.S. Air Force Major General Dr. Mark Brown, the university’s president and CEO, this initiative aims to foster a professional educational environment for students. Dress Code Details The […]
The University of Alaska Anchorage Testing Center was more than just a room filled with computer desks. It was a place where students could demonstrate their learning and earn college credits. Its unexpected closure was not announced through official channels like a campus press release or a town hall meeting. Instead, the news spread quietly […]
In December, Rev. Brian Konkol expressed his enthusiasm for his new role as the 20th president of Valparaiso University, describing it as his dream job. Now over six months into his tenure, Konkol remains enthusiastic as the university experiences growth in enrollment and donations. Konkol reflected on his experience, humorously stating that despite the reputed […]
Paying for college has grown more complex. Rising tuition and living costs, combined with evolving federal student loan rules, make it difficult for some borrowers to utilize available options. Consequently, many families realize that scholarships, grants, and federal aid may not cover all expenses. This leads students and parents to explore private student loan options […]
The federal government recently overhauled the method for assessing higher education outcomes. This shift marks a significant change in accountability for institutions participating in the federal student loan program. For the first time, these programs will be evaluated based on the earnings of their graduates. The focus of this new approach is to ensure that […]
College enrollment has been on a downward trend in recent years. This issue is particularly evident in states such as Louisiana and Mississippi, where the effects are most pronounced. Images of students walking on the campus of Louisiana State University of Alexandria reflect the shifting landscape in higher education. The Hechinger Report, which examines inequality […]
The federal government has implemented a significant change in measuring higher education outcomes. For the first time, all programs that participate in the federal student loan program are accountable for their graduates’ earnings. This change is part of the new Student Tuition and Transparency System and Earnings Accountability rule. While earnings are an easy metric […]
Recent years have witnessed a decrease in college enrollment, a trend particularly evident in states such as Louisiana and Mississippi. This decline highlights significant concerns regarding the future of higher education in these regions. Confidence in Higher Education Across the United States, belief in the importance of higher education is diminishing. Many Americans doubt the […]
The Trump administration has implemented new regulations aimed at determining eligibility for federal financial aid based on graduate earnings. These rules, finalized by the Education Department, mandate that college programs must prove their graduates receive better salaries compared to individuals with lesser education levels. Starting this week, undergraduate programs need to demonstrate that their graduates […]