Funding
As the current higher-education funding climate proves, money matters—and in this section you’ll get the latest information on new funding opportunities, strategies for saving money at your own institutions, and more.
College money available for immigrants
The United States of America has long been thought of as the "land of opportunity," and no opportunity is greater than that of a college education, says U.S.…
College endowments show growth in 2011
College and university endowments made gains in the fiscal year that ended in June, but many are still struggling to make up ground they lost in 2008 and…
Opinion: Is college not for poor kids?
A few weeks ago, my colleague Paul Schwartzman introduced readers to a group of Prince George’s County residents known as “the Seat Pleasant 59.” They were promised in…
Antioch College waiving tuition for students enrolling in next 3 years
Four years after Antioch College suspended operations due to financial problems, the private liberal arts institution in southwest Ohio is recharging its system by extending full scholarships to…
Extreme savers: College students embrace cheapskate mentality
Will Thomasen is like a lot of college guys with a big appetite, constantly eating pizza, coffee, bananas, hush puppies, sandwiches, mac 'n cheese, you name it. The…
Illinois higher education funding will go to pensions, not students
Illinois is increasing higher education spending by 12 percent this year, but that money won't benefit in-state students. Illinois State University reports that the additional funding will be…
Moody’s: Pressure remains for higher education
The financial conditions of many U.S. colleges and universities will likely not improve much this year, as states continue cutting funding for public schools, students become more price…
State higher education spending sees big decline
State funding for higher education has declined because of a slow recovery from the recession and the end of federal stimulus money, according to a study released Monday.…
State higher education spending sees big decline
State funding for higher education has declined because of a slow recovery from the recession and the end of federal stimulus money, according to a study released Monday,…
Online course start-ups offer virtually free college
An emerging group of entrepreneurs with influential backing is seeking to lower the cost of higher education from as much as tens of thousands of dollars a year…
Expanding STEM education with virtual labs
Strong science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is important for the nation’s competitiveness—but an uncertain economy has left some schools struggling to give students access to resources…
Campus Network Security Made Easy
From granting access to staff and students using multiple devices, to making sure that all necessary applications receive permission to run on a network, college and university IT…
Surviving the budget crisis
Although the economy has begun to rebound, campus leaders still face serious budget shortfalls that threaten their ability to implement new technologies and deliver a world-class education to…