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Annette O'Connor
Annette O'Connor has been named the next dean of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, effective August 2.
April 22, 2026
From the Magazine
Leadership Decision-Making and Civic Engagement
Preparing students for civic life is inherent in the mission of community colleges as is the civic role of the institution itself.
April 22, 2026
HBCUs
HBCU Researchers Call for 'Data Sovereignty' to Redefine Institutional Success
Noting the often deficit framing of researchers' takes on HBCUs and the populations they serve, presenters at Wednesday's HBCU Research Network Virtual Conference said Black scholars have to be in these spaces where data is being counted and interpreted to realize how they are being measured and legitimized.
April 22, 2026
Latest News
Are Hyper-Accelerated Online Degrees Scalable for the Modern Workforce?
Some students are bypassing years of coursework to earn bachelor’s degrees in a matter of months, catching educators and accreditors off guard and sparking a high-stakes debate over academic integrity and the long-term value of a rapid-fire education.
April 22, 2026
At Large
The student loan system didn’t fail by accident … Explore the story!
April 22, 2026
On the Move
Chantae Recasner
Dr. Chantae Recasner has been named 16th president of Olympic College.
April 21, 2026
African-American
Baltimore’s New Leader Eyes Math Proficiency as a Catalyst for Higher Ed Success
Jermaine Dawson’s focus on foundational numeracy could be the key to reducing remediation rates and ensuring more students are actually prepared for the rigors of a college degree.
April 21, 2026
Latest News
How Criminal History Questions Undermine Higher Education Equity
Decades of data show that asking about a student’s past doesn’t make campuses safer — it just makes them less accessible.
April 21, 2026
Community Colleges
Why Two-Year Schools Are Higher Education's Fastest-Growing Sector
Community colleges are leveraging affordability and "reverse transfers" to become the most agile sector in American higher education.
April 21, 2026
Latest News
Trump Administration Proposes New 'Earnings Premium' Accountability System
Under the newly proposed accountability system, undergraduate programs must demonstrate clear economic value to remain eligible for Pell Grants and federal loans. Public comments on the draft are open through May 20.
April 20, 2026
On the Move
Jamal Scott
Jamal Scott has been named the tenth president of Highland Community College.
April 20, 2026
Institutions
College Enrollment Rises for First Time Since 2012, But Per-Student Funding Hits a Wall
While state and local appropriations hit a record $130.7 billion in 2025, a 3.6% surge in enrollment has stretched resources thin. For the first time since 2012, per-student funding is on the decline — signaling a shift toward fiscal volatility just as institutions prepare to face a demographic cliff.
April 20, 2026
From the Magazine
Higher Ed Stakeholders Pushing Back on Government’s Anti-DEI Stance
Despite ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to root out campus-based initiatives that foster diversity, equity and inclusion, institutional leaders should not confuse the administration’s anti-DEI rhetoric with the law of the land.
April 20, 2026
Students
We Cannot Talk About Student Success While Our Students Are Hungry
Higher education must confront an uncomfortable reality: our systems are not designed for the students we claim to serve.
April 19, 2026
On the Move
Denise Jones Gregory
Dr. Denise Jones Gregory has been named president of Jackson State University, a role she has served in as interim since 2025.
April 17, 2026
Latest News
Wealthy Donors Prop Up University Funding as Small-Scale Giving Fades
While the total amount of money donated by alumni increased, the actual number of donors is dwindling.
April 17, 2026
Students
18- To 20-Year-Olds Lead Community College Enrollment For the First Time
More students are earning postsecondary credentials before the age of 18, a trend that is likely due to the rise in dual enrollment programs.
April 17, 2026
On the Move
Mary Pearson
Dr. Mary Pearson has been named provost and vice president for academic affairs at Southern Utah University.
April 16, 2026
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