Higher Education

A recent study of higher ed leaders shows slow progress in diversifying leadership

The profile of a U.S. college or university president is slowly changing, the typical college president continues to be a white man in his early ...

University of Michigan will offer free tuition for low-income families

The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor will guarantee free tuition for all in-state students with an annual family income of $65,000 or less.

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Competency-Based Education Network opens its membership

The Competency-Based Education Network announced that it is opening its membership to all in higher education who are committed to working collaboratively to advance the ...

A new push for apprenticeships looks to address the skills gap in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump took an important step toward addressing the skills gap, signing the executive order ‘Expanding Apprenticeships in America’ in order to promote ...

“Humanities must be a fundamental part of universities”

In an exclusive interview for the Observatory, Magdalena Merbilháa talks about the role of the humanities in the future of education, the new role of ...

Skill up now, pay later: one startup wants to change the paradigm of higher education

A San Francisco-based startup wants to reimagine college by offering a debt-free, one-year college alternative with a world-class education that prepares students for the jobs ...

Harvard revokes acceptances for at least ten students over offensive memes on Facebook

Harvard University revoked acceptance offers to at least ten prospective members of the Class of 2021 after the students posted “obscene memes” in a private ...

U of Arizona creates “Micro-campuses” to address global demand for higher education

The University of Arizona is partnering with 11 universities to create "micro-campuses" around the world with the aim to open doors for students unable to ...

“To gain prestige universities must impact society”

Universities should respond to what companies need and create a lifelong learning habit in students, says Vicente Atxa, dean of Mondragon University.

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Survey: Only 44% of College Students Feel “Very prepared” for Careers

A new report provides a picture of how prepared students feel about entering the workforce and the hopes and concerns students have about their post-graduation ...

Report: Mapping the Future of the College Presidency

At a time when thoughtful leadership is more important than ever, the role of the college president is witnessing enormous challenges. A new report examines ...

The Best Higher Education Systems of 2017: Universitas 21 Ranking

Universitas 21 has released its sixth edition of the Universitas 21 Ranking, which focuses on measuring the quality of higher education systems around the world.

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