Hampshire College reverses course again, says it will remain open through end of year
After warning that financial challenges could accelerate its closure, the Amherst liberal arts college says it has secured enough funding to stay open through the fall semester and support its teach-out.
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Kids carry the internet in their pockets. Are schools teaching them how to use it?
A report from Media Literacy Now finds more states are acting on media literacy education, but gaps between policy and classroom practice remain, including in Massachusetts, CEO Kyra Brissette tells GBH's All Things Considered. -
A mistakenly deported Babson student's lawyer wants a judge to order her return
A lawyer for a Massachusetts college student mistakenly deported to Honduras wants the government to come up with a plan to return her to the United States. -
Amid uncertainty, some colleges brace for more cuts
Even selective colleges like Yale say they have to trim their budgets. -
Advocates sound alarm over rollback of civil rights enforcement at schools
”Basically, the referee has left the field,“ said Maura Sullivan, CEO of The Arc of Massachusetts, a nonprofit advocating for people with autism and intellectual disabilities. -
Brandeis bets big on rebuilding the liberal arts around real-world skills
Facing financial pressure, declining enrollment, and growing skepticism about the value of a degree, Brandeis University is launching a sweeping overhaul and recasting the liberal arts with a focus on what students can do after they graduate. -
Mass. nurses angered by federal plan to reduce access to some student loans
The MNA says decertifying nursing as a professional degree will have a profound impact on the healthcare system. -
Larry Summers steps away from Harvard as university launches new investigation into Epstein ties
Recently released emails between former Harvard President Larry Summers and Epstein have prompted new questions about the university's ties to the convicted sex offender. -
Harvard custodial workers go on 2-day strike over pay
Hundreds of workers walked off the job Monday after frustrations over wage increases. -
International student enrollment falls sharply in US, early data show
A new report released Monday indicates first-year foreign enrollment this fall is down 17%. -
Facing public scrutiny, colleges are trying to enroll more veterans
Harvard is making its pitch to vets across the country as part of an effort to broaden perspectives on campus.
