UNC Charlotte shutters its three DEI offices amid demand for ‘neutrality’
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UC Santa Cruz turns to layoffs to grapple with $107M deficit
The shortfall in funds came in worse than projected for fiscal 2024 and is forcing the university to eat into its reserves.
UT San Antonio to merge with academic health center to create ‘powerhouse university’
The fastest-growing college cost? It’s not tuition
MIT blames Supreme Court decision for decreased diversity in incoming class
Data on the university’s incoming class show a “substantial change in the demographic composition,” a top admissions official said.
Universities and Colleges Creating New Undergraduate Statistics (and Related) Programs
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Agnes Scott College is partnering with Google to pilot a new Applied Machine Learning Intensive course that will prepare students for careers in technology fields.
Their majors were eliminated. How cuts at two NC universities affected these students.
Nearly 25 programs were cut at these two UNC System universities. Here’s how the decision affected the students there.
Number of colleges dipped 1.7% in 2023-24 academic year
University of Kentucky disbands DEI center, will reassign employees
How Federal Data Shortchange the Community College
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Over 30 tenured faculty face layoffs under University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee plan
The institution’s chancellor recommended closing a general studies college that supports two-year degrees.
Examining increases in undergraduate data science enrollment
3 College Systems to Launch National Applied AI Alliance
Colleges in Miami, Houston and Maricopa County will lead the creation of the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium, a resource hub for AI education and training materials gathered from educators and tech companies.
Western Illinois University to cut nearly 90 faculty and staff roles
The public institution has been wrestling with rising costs, falling enrollment and a mounting deficit.
Two-thirds of colleges are prioritizing online versions of on-campus programs, poll finds
The ninth Changing Landscape of Online Education survey offers a glimpse into the distance education marketplace.
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Facing the “Enrollment Cliff” in Higher Education
What can colleges do to stabilize enrollment and finances as the enrollment cliff approaches?
Students of All Ages Returning to College for AI
Introducing Lehigh's new MS in Data Science program
Feb. 15, 2022 - Led by an interdisciplinary team of faculty, Lehigh’s new MS in Data Science program paves the way for graduate students to advance in their fields with some of today’s most sought-after skills.
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Addressing the Impacts of Student Online Activity Monitoring
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North Texas universities, community colleges look to simplify transfer process
Minnesota college students get smaller grants as state aid program faces $40 million shortfall
The University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas are among the schools trying to offset the cuts.
Ripon College to cover tuition for Wisconsin families making less than $75K
New Colorado law makes 2 years of college free for qualifying students | KRDO
Only 36% of adults say higher education is ‘fine how it is,’ survey finds
University of New Orleans cuts over 70 positions
The institution is reducing its headcount, largely by eliminating unfilled positions, as it grapples with a multimillion-dollar deficit.