Public Education
More students accepted to college despite declining readiness in math, reading(Daily Caller News Foundation) – More students were accepted into four-year colleges in 2024 compared to 2019 despite 12th grade students testing lower for college readiness. The National Assessment… Read More
Culture
College student arrested after newborn baby found deadA senior at the University of Kentucky has been arrested for allegedly concealing the birth of her infant who was found dead in a trash bag inside a closet. Read More
Culture
Some college programs still require COVID-19 vaccines, often on the slyWhile most colleges have dropped their COVID-19 vaccine mandates, some medical and nursing schools continue to enforce them – directly or through clinical partners. Advocacy group No College… Read More
Culture
Liberal Texas groups create fund to help illegal immigrants pay for collegeSeveral Texas nonprofits have launched mutual aid funds to help illegal immigrant students pay for college after a federal judge struck down a state law allowing them to receive… Read More
Culture
Maine professor removed after mocking student’s Christian faith, Second Amendment essayA Maine community college professor has been removed from teaching a summer class, and state lawmakers are calling for her resignation after she allegedly mocked a student’s Christian faith… Read More
Public Education
Classic Learning Test takes on college admissions duopoly(The Daily Signal) – The Classic Learning Test, an alternative to standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, has scored recent legislative victories in Texas and Oklahoma, with another win… Read More
Culture
Watch: Student receives unexpected scholarship after working late shift at Burger King after graduationMykale Baker stopped into Burger King after his high school graduation in Dacula, Georgia, to show off his medals, but decided to work a shift after finding the store… Read More
Public Education
Kansas college reportedly spent $438K on DEI office(The Sentinel) – While blue-chip companies like Walmart, Meta (owner of Facebook), Ford, McDonald’s, Lowe’s, John Deere, and Harley-Davidson scale back or entirely shut down their recent… Read More
Culture
Leadership program gathers young conservatives for training in OrlandoYoung conservatives from across the country gathered in Orlando, Florida, for a leadership development conference to equip the next generation with political, cultural and business leadership skills. The… Read More
Christian Schools
Cheaper, better and more flexible: Christian higher ed alternatives offer dramatically lower costsAs traditional college costs soar to as much as $95,000 per year, Christians are taking higher education “out of the box.” There is a wave of low… Read More
Opinion
Controlling college costs: Do Christians have the answer?What costs more: $89,200 for a new Mercedes GLS SUV or a year at Harvard or the University of Southern California? According to the Associated Press, it’s the… Read More
Public Education
‘Hostile environment’: University failed To address hundreds of complaints alleging harassment of Jewish students(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Department of Education announced Thursday that it resolved several complaints with Rutgers University regarding how the school handled harassment of Jewish students. Read More
Public Education
Idaho latest state to ban DEI in higher education(The Center Square) – The Idaho State Board of Education has approved a ban on DEI ideology in higher education in its commitment to “the success of every student.”… Read More
Public Education
College tuition rose 3.4% in 2024, report finds(The Center Square) – With the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year coming soon, recent data shows that while college tuition and fees have inevitably increased, the cost… Read More
Public Education
Maine public university gender studies prof to teach course about bathroomsA public university in Maine will offer a course about bathrooms in the new year, taught by a gender studies professor. University of Maine at Augusta is offering the… Read More
Culture
Smith College to offer course titled ‘White Supremacy in the age of Trump’A private women’s liberal arts college in Massachusetts will offer a course titled “White Supremacy in the Age of Trump” in the spring 2025 semester. Smith College, located in Northampton, Massachusetts, is offering… Read More
Public Education
College closures expected to skyrocket as Americans turn away from higher education(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Annual college closures may increase as enrollment at higher education institutions continues to decline, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia report. Read More
Politics
Safe spaces, canceled exams and therapy ducks: How colleges help students ‘cope’ after election(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Universities are decrying President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and offering a swath of therapeutic safe-space activities to help students cope with their emotions. Several… Read More
Homeschools
Indiana colleges welcome homeschool students to higher edAs homeschooling continues to grow nationwide, many colleges are welcoming homeschool graduates like Elise Jedlicka. Now a sophomore at Indiana University, Jedlicka had already… Read More
Culture
Americans are turning away from higher education(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Freshman enrollment at four-year colleges has dropped by 8.5% at public universities and 6.5% at private universities in 2024 compared to 2023. Overall… Read More