For years, colleges in the United States have stood at the epicenter of cultural debates. Surprisingly, some ardent critics of these institutions are former believers in their missions. A notable example is Tyler Austin Harper, a staff writer at The Atlantic and a previous professor at Bates College, who shared his changed perspective in a […]
Jason Arday, a notable sociologist, built his career examining race, inequality, and education. His work became deeply intertwined with his personal narrative. In 2023, he became the youngest Black professor appointed at Cambridge University. Tragically, Arday passed away on August 14 at the age of 41 amid allegations of plagiarism and embellishment in his biography. […]
A Berkeley mathematics professor has raised concerns about student readiness for college, attributing the issue to the University of California’s “test-blind” admission policies. Professor Zvezdelina Stankova, in a San Francisco Standard op-ed, expressed alarm over the lack of preparedness she observes in students. “Three days a week, I stand in front of lecture halls with […]
The University of Michigan has introduced a significant change aimed at alleviating stress among new students. This plan involves the masking of first-semester grades for students in its liberal arts college. The initiative is set to begin in the fall of 2027. The decision has sparked extensive discussions on social media, with various reactions from […]
A recent report predicts a significant drop in the number of international students attending U.S. colleges and universities. The report, released this week, estimates a 9.5 percent reduction, translating to about 111,000 fewer foreign students enrolling this fall. This projected decline follows actions by the Trump administration targeting international visas. The findings come from NAFSA: […]
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 […]