Apprenticeship Growth without Federal Support
A Swiss company is expanding its apprenticeship model in America, and it's not worried about the ones who drop out. On the Hechinger Report.
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How One University Has Slashed Tuition by 26 Percent
Benedict College in South Carolina is trying to attract more students with lower tuition by cutting staff numbers, selling dorms, and improving efficiency. On the Greenville News.
UNC Must Release Sex Assault Records, Appeals Court Decides
Three media outlets sued the school for the records after UNC denied the records were public. On WRAL.
When Community Colleges Offer a Bachelor’s, For-Profit Colleges Lose
For-profit schools lose their appeal when community colleges become serious competitors. On the Hechinger Report.
Campus Speech Culture Is Changing
Students are less willing to speak up when they disagree and "acceptable" opinions on campus are shrinking. On Heterodox Academy.
More UNC Transfer Students Using Community College as a Gateway
Thanks to a student transfer program that offers advisors, transfer students are saving money and building credits before entering UNC. On the Daily Tar Heel.
The College Process Makes It Difficult to Choose Wisely
Due to the deadlines and rules about committing to a college, many students cannot figure out what is their best financial option. On Quartz.
Colleges Are Starting to Copy the Business Model of Retail
More online colleges are starting to rent out physical space for its students to use for studying and completing projects, among other uses. On The Atlantic.
Michigan State Accused of Trying to Buy Off Abuse Victim
During a Board of Trustees meeting, one survivor accused Interim President John Engler of offering her $250,000 as a settlement. On Inside Higher Ed.
Duke Protesters Vow to Keep Pressure on University President
The recent protests demanding institutional reforms such as no-loan financial aid and a higher campus minimum wage were planned for weeks. On the Duke Chronicle.