Pell Grant students continue to graduate at lower rates than their peers, with only 47 percent of full-time students earning a degree within six years compared to 65 percent of non-Pell Grant students. On Campus Technology.
After the state auditor's office reviewed Roanoke-Chowan Community College, it recommended on-site overview of the college for its high turnover and possible overreach by the board. On U.S. News.
Responding to a 13 percent enrollment drop in the last decade and less state funding, a report argues that consolidating colleges can save costs and improve flexibility. On Education Dive.
A new report argues that accreditors should evaluate student outcome data when assessing colleges. On Education Dive.
A study that analyzed free tuition programs in different countries found that only a handful increase access and many either limit how many students are eligible for free tuition or charge fees to recoup the cost. On Inside Higher Ed.
A critical new report argued that NYU's partnership with the United Arab Emirates is not bringing in Western values and decency in labor practices. On The Atlantic.
The pressure on a professor who taught a course on sports scandals has been unusual and undefendable. On the Charlotte Observer.
The NCAA argued that it would undermine the integrity of athletics, but the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government cannot prevent states from allowing gambling. On Inside Higher Ed.
The "last-dollar scholarship" for students at community colleges in the state have bumped graduation rates up, though they still remain low at 21.5 percent. On the Tennesseean.
Universities have been reluctant to lower prices to attract students, instead taking on more debt to build amenities for students. On the Hechinger Report.