Who are the "new majority" of college students?
Today’s “new majority” of students bring diverse life experiences, responsibilities and needs to campus, says new report.| University Business
The whole college guided pathway is an operational framework that helps students more confidently choose a career path that's right for them. The post How to better focus community colleges around the student appeared first on University Business.| University Business
Testing revealed that the chatbots failed to provide adequate guidance or crisis resources when a user disclosed self-harm. The post Study flags safety risks of Meta AI chatbots appeared first on University Business.| University Business
Date & Time: Monday, October 6th at 12 p.m. ET In this webinar, hear how Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) is enhancing career readiness through experiential learning and the development of a Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR). Learn how the university engaged community stakeholders and designed a system that supports learner mobility and workforce relevance. Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank the best practi...| University Business
A federal judge restored $2 billion in research funding for Harvard, ruling the Trump administration’s freeze was unlawful and politically motivated. The White House said it will immediately appeal, keeping other universities on edge. The post Harvard faces uncertainty ahead even after major court victory appeared first on University Business.| University Business
California is considering a bill to let homeless community college students sleep in their cars on campus. Supporters call it a needed safety net, while critics argue it’s costly and inhumane.| University Business
Two liberal arts colleges share how they've won faculty and leadership buy-in on innovative academic offerings. The post Why liberal arts schools are now hopping on skills-based microcredentials appeared first on University Business.| University Business
AI can enhance learning across disciplines. It can help students brainstorm and identify weaknesses in their writing. It can offer feedback on oral presentations and simulate debate. The post To harness the power of AI, universities must trust faculty appeared first on University Business.| University Business
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” will let colleges cap federal student loans in certain majors starting in July 2026. Supporters say it will help students in lower-paying fields avoid unmanageable debt and protect schools from high default rates. The post Colleges can now limit federal loans to students in certain programs appeared first on University Business.| University Business
Virginia colleges are taking varied approaches to AI, with professors setting classroom policies. Some ban AI-generated work, while others emphasize responsible use as a support tool.| University Business
Today’s “new majority” of students bring diverse life experiences, responsibilities and needs to campus, says new report.| University Business
With Gen Z on TikTok, media-savvy institutions are using the influencer model to help them reshape communication with prospective students.| University Business
Institutions are getting creative in driving revenue streams to attract and retain student-athletes in the new era of revenue-sharing.| University Business
Alvernia University created at least 3 academic programs in the past year in response to workforce demands, President Fitzgerald says.| University Business
Succession planning seems like a logical undertaking for colleges, but good design is a rarity, says this executive talent search consultant.| University Business
Nearly a quarter of students are using AI to do their assignments for them, a new survey asserts. That's no tthe only way they're using it.| University Business
Amid today's limited employment window for recent graduates, colleges must bolster students' workforce readiness to wow potential employers.| University Business
With student mental health in the balance, students believe their peers are the reason why campuses are becoming more isolating.| University Business
DePauw University just launched a financial aid initiative designed to open more doors to under-resourced students. The post How small private schools can get in on free college appeared first on University Business.| University Business
Forbes' Top 50 Small Colleges are known for their focus on undergraduate education and students' access to their professors.| University Business
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Wanting to implement changes but struggling with vendor options and costs, institutions turn to other options.| University Business
Over a dozen colleges and universities are welcoming, or bidding farewell, to presidents as the semester winds down.| University Business
