colleges
Coverage of colleges in the Nexus archive.
- With New AI Requirements and Courses, Colleges Eye AI Fluency
Due to increasing employer demand for graduates proficient in artificial intelligence, several colleges and institutions are implementing new courses and curricula. These efforts aim to ensure that students possess the necessary AI fluency skills.
- Should you Venmo your tuition? Here’s what to know as colleges add new payment options.
Colleges and universities are updating their fee structures by adding new, nontraditional payment methods for tuition. This shift reflects consumer interest in more flexible spending options. Some institutions will begin accepting these varied payment means.
- 42% of Colleges Haven’t Fully Submitted Required Student Outcomes Data
Currently, 42% of colleges have not fully submitted required Student Outcomes Data. The Education Department is granting one last chance to more than 1,900 colleges that are missing Financial Value Transparency data. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement could result in consequences.
- How 4 Colleges Are Supporting Student Parents
Institutions are supporting student parents and caregivers through various resources designed to help them persist in their education. These aids include scholarships, free childcare, pre-orientation programs, and workforce training.
- An ‘influencer’ degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value
Arizona State University has launched a new bachelor's degree focused on content creation. This development shows that colleges are betting on majors related to content creators. However, the move has been met with criticism regarding its actual value.
- S.C. Colleges Could Face Financial Penalties Over New Bathroom Law
South Carolina colleges could face financial penalties because of new legislation concerning bathroom laws. The news report highlights this potential legal and fiscal challenge for educational institutions.
- How Should Leaders Respond to McMahon’s Letter?
The article discusses how leaders should respond to McMahon’s Letter, focusing on what colleges need to consider when responding to the administration's latest attempt to reform higher education. Inside Higher Ed interviewed legal experts, scholars, and PR specialists regarding these policy considerations.
- At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science
Colleges are experiencing a shift as the AI boom drives interest in computer science, but hiring for entry-level software developers has slowed, and college enrollment in computer science is declining.
- The number of high school grads in Colorado is shrinking. Can colleges weather enrollment drops?
The number of high school graduates in Colorado is projected to decline by 14% by 2041, primarily due to lower birth rates. The article questions whether colleges can manage potential enrollment reductions.
- While India added teachers, Telangana lost nearly 7,400 of them in a decade amid rising student enrolments
Telangana lost nearly 7,400 teachers in a decade despite rising student enrolments, accompanied by a decline in colleges, a sharp drop in Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), and a worsening pupil-teacher ratio.
- Under federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
Under a federal rule, colleges must ensure graduates are financially better off, or they risk losing access to federal financial aid. The regulation aims to hold educational institutions accountable for student outcomes.
- Wishy washy response from officials to complaint over excess charging in colleges draws criticism
Officials provided a non-committal response to a complaint about excessive charging in colleges, which has drawn criticism. The reaction highlights dissatisfaction with the lack of concrete action on the issue.
- Heavy rain lashes Kodagu; holiday declared for schools, colleges
Heavy rain in Kodagu caused 165 mm of rainfall in 24 hours in Bhagamandala, leading to a tree fall that damaged a house and a road collapse. Schools and colleges declared a holiday due to the weather.
- Colleges Shift Academic Offerings to Support Sports Industry Boom
Colleges are creating sports programs within business schools to address the sports industry's growing career opportunities. Institutions aim to train students for evolving roles in this booming sector.
- How 4 Programs Instill Learning by Doing
Four programs are expanding hands-on learning through AI workshops, race cars, and biotech labs to meet student demand and workforce needs. Colleges are implementing these methods to align education with practical skills.
- Colleges Serving More Autistic Students Than They Realize, Researchers Say
New research from Michigan State University finds that enrollment among autistic students in colleges is far higher than previously estimated, underscoring gaps in how campuses identify and support students.
- New NYC law targets protesters near K-12 schools — but not colleges that are ground zero for hateful anti-Israel rallies
A new NYC law requires the NYPD to report to the City Council on preventing harassment near K-12 schools but does not extend the same requirement to colleges, where most anti-Israel rallies occur. The law specifically excludes college campuses from its provisions.
- DMK lawyer files PIL seeking inquiry into CM’s birthday celebrations in schools and colleges
A DMK lawyer filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an inquiry into Chief Minister's birthday celebrations in schools and colleges. The lawyer alleges students were compelled to participate in political sloganeering and singing songs praising political figures.
- Federal money for workforce training begins, but few programs qualify
A federal program allowing funds for short-term workforce training began on July 1, but only 11 states have developed roadmaps for colleges to apply. The initiative highlights limited state-level preparation despite the program's launch.
- Will the new student loan limits actually drive down tuition? Economists weigh in
The article examines the long-standing connection between federal student loans and college tuition costs, noting that while the link has been discussed for four decades, it remains unclear if new loan limits will effectively reduce expenses. Economists are analyzing the potential impact.
- Colleges know public trust has plummeted, and leaders are seeking a fix
Colleges are addressing declining public trust through open discussions about rising concerns. Higher education leaders are responding to a year of intense political pressure by seeking solutions.
- Colleges Must Act Now to Regain Public Trust, AAC&U Says
A new report from the AAC&U argues that colleges must take accountability for low public confidence without yielding to political criticism. The report emphasizes the need for immediate action to restore trust in higher education.
- Canvas Hackers Target Dozens More Colleges
Hackers are targeting dozens of colleges through Canvas, an educational platform. The article highlights the ongoing security threat affecting multiple institutions.
- Will Race-Based Scholarships Survive?
Colleges and funders are replacing race-based scholarships with race-neutral alternatives as the Trump administration targets these programs, raising questions about their future. The shift reflects efforts to adapt to policy pressures while maintaining support for students.
- Anantapur SP urges schools, colleges to enhance staff monitoring for student safety
Anantapur SP urges schools and colleges to enhance staff monitoring to ensure student safety. The SP emphasized the need for vigilance to prevent students from falling prey to addictions like cannabis and drugs.
- Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they’re rewriting the rules for all of academia
President Donald Trump's administration investigated multiple college campuses and threatened to cut federal funding unless they aligned with his agenda. The actions targeted academic institutions under the Trump administration's policies.
- The Enrollment Cliff Is Here. Which Schools Will Survive It?
Colleges face an enrollment crisis as the number of high school graduates declines, forcing institutions to make difficult decisions. The article warns that some colleges will close, others will merge, and surviving institutions may undergo significant transformations to adapt to reduced student populations.
- Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools
The Trump administration has delayed a Justice Department rule requiring schools, colleges, and public institutions to make online content accessible to people with disabilities, pushing back the original deadline for compliance. The rule aimed to improve digital accessibility in educational and public settings.
- Colleges are trying to boost student voting. A Trump probe freezes data for that work
Colleges have been using a study to boost student voting but are now frozen from new data due to a Trump administration investigation.