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The First 80 Students Who Launched Mount Holyoke's Legacy

The First 80 Students Who Launched Mount Holyoke's Legacy

Mount Holyoke College holds a distinguished position within the landscape of American higher education, particularly as a founding and the oldest m...

Minnesota State Mankato Students Petition to Save Printmaking Program Amidst Budget Deficit

Minnesota State Mankato Students Petition to Save Printmaking Program Amidst Budget Deficit

Students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, are actively campaigning to retain Edson Rosas, the university's sole printmaking instructor, whose fixed-term appointment is not expected to be renewed. This decision is part of the university's broader effort to address a $22 million budget deficit, which includes plans to eliminate approximately 60 faculty and staff positions over two years and has already seen the discontinuation of nearly 100 academic programs since May 2025. Over 350 students have signed a petition supporting Rosas, arguing that his departure would jeopardize access to specialized printmaking courses, studio supervision, and practical training essential for art degrees. University officials maintain that no decision has been made to eliminate the printmaking program itself, but have not publicly detailed how the curriculum would continue without a dedicated instructor. This uncertainty has fueled student-led demonstrations, letter-writing campaigns, and participation in student governm...

University of Seoul Expands International Outreach with Admissions Session in Vietnam

University of Seoul Expands International Outreach with Admissions Session in Vietnam

The University of Seoul recently conducted an admissions information session at the University of Languages and International Studies of Vietnam National University in Hanoi. This event, held on October 30, was part of the university's broader strategy to attract talented international students. Approximately 360 participants, including students from Korean language departments at local Vietnamese universities, attended the session. Faculty members from six colleges—Government and Economics, Business Administration, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, and Engineering—along with the university's Korean Language and Culture Program, provided one-on-one consultations. The University of Seoul also participated in the 'Study in Korea Education Fair in Vietnam 2026,' which featured over 70 universities and was co-organized by the National Institute for International Education and the Korean Education Center in Hanoi.

Broadcasters Foundation of America Expands College Scholarship Program to All Aspiring Radio and TV Professionals

Broadcasters Foundation of America Expands College Scholarship Program to All Aspiring Radio and TV Professionals

The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) has significantly expanded its college scholarship program, making it accessible to all students pursuing careers in radio and television, regardless of their family's connection to the broadcasting industry. Previously, the program primarily focused on students from broadcasting families. This change, implemented less than six months after the program's launch, broadens eligibility to any applicant who meets academic and financial requirements. The foundation will now offer a total of seven annual awards, increasing the total scholarship value to $25,000. This includes the original $10,000 scholarship reserved for a student from a broadcast family, plus six new scholarships of $2,500 each. BFOA President Tim McCarthy stated that this expansion aims to attract talented and creative individuals to the industry, ensuring that financial circumstances or family background do not hinder promising students from pursuing broadcasting careers. Applications for the revi...

Ronald L. Johnson to Transition from Georgia Tech to Morehouse College as Chief of Staff

Ronald L. Johnson to Transition from Georgia Tech to Morehouse College as Chief of Staff

Ronald L. Johnson, currently the senior vice president of strategic initiatives and chief of staff at Georgia Tech, is set to depart the institution to assume the role of chief of staff to the president of Morehouse College. This transition will become effective on January 4, 2027. Johnson, a retired U.S. Army major general, has been a significant figure at Georgia Tech since 2013, serving in various capacities including a professor of the practice in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. In his current role, he is a member of the Institute’s Executive Leadership Team, where he advises the president and contributes to guiding institutional priorities, executive decision-making, and cross-campus initiatives. His extensive background includes overseeing the National Basketball Association’s referee operations as its first senior vice president and leading reconstruction efforts in Iraq as commander of the Corps Gulf Region Division.

Brookings Institution Discusses College Affordability and Financial Aid System Complexity

Brookings Institution Discusses College Affordability and Financial Aid System Complexity

On October 27, 2026, the Brookings Center for Economic Security and Opportunity (CESO) hosted a discussion titled “The hidden price of college: Three perspectives on how families can navigate their most important financial decision.” The event featured Phillip B. Levine, Katharine Coman and A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Economics at Wellesley College; Ron Lieber, 'Your Money' columnist for The New York Times; and Christina Lopez, former dean of enrollment management at Barnard College. Cabot Family Chair and Senior Fellow Sarah Reber moderated the discussion. The panelists explored the complexities of financing college, particularly four-year degrees, and how costs vary across institutions and families. A key issue highlighted was that families often address affordability only after college acceptances are received, rather than at the start of the application process. The financial aid system was described as intricate, with efforts to achieve equity inadvertently leading to reduced transparency, making i...

Instructure's Parchment Digital Badges and Canvas Aid in Designing Microcredentials for Skill Visibility

Instructure's Parchment Digital Badges and Canvas Aid in Designing Microcredentials for Skill Visibility

Instructure's Parchment Digital Badges and Canvas Aid in Designing Microcredentials for Skill Visibility

Carnegie Mellon University Names Arena After Philanthropist David A. Tepper

Carnegie Mellon University Names Arena After Philanthropist David A. Tepper

Carnegie Mellon University Names Arena After Philanthropist David A. Tepper

Federal Student Aid Mandates Software Upgrades for Institutions by December 7 Deadline

Federal Student Aid Mandates Software Upgrades for Institutions by December 7 Deadline

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has issued a directive requiring all institutions utilizing the Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) to upgrade their EDconnect and TDClient software to the latest versions by December 7, 2026. This mandate is in preparation for a significant SAIG system upgrade scheduled for early 2027. Institutions that fail to comply with this deadline risk losing access to SAIG, which is the primary system for the electronic exchange of federal student aid information. Specifically, institutions currently using EDconnect version 8.5.0 must upgrade to 8.6.1, and those on TDClient versions 3.3.1 or 3.4.0 must upgrade to 3.5.0. The announcement, Electronic Announcement GENERAL-26-70, was released on November 6, 2026. FSA has also specified operating system requirements for the new software, with EDconnect 8.6.1 needing Windows 11 or Windows Server 2016 or higher, and TDClient 3.5.0 supporting various operating systems including Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Solaris, AIX, and z/OS.

NDSU Provost Warns of Potential Budget Cuts Due to $6.1 Million Revenue Loss from Enrollment Decline

NDSU Provost Warns of Potential Budget Cuts Due to $6.1 Million Revenue Loss from Enrollment Decline

North Dakota State University (NDSU) Provost Shari Veil has informed faculty and staff about potential budget cuts following a $6.1 million loss in revenue due to declining student enrollment this fall. The university's fall 2026 enrollment stands at 11,609, marking a 2.9% decrease, or 343 fewer students, compared to previous years. Veil's email, dated November 2, emphasized that the university cannot absorb such a significant shortfall indefinitely without making changes. A recent enrollment summit revealed that a substantial portion of the decline stems from previously enrolled students not returning, attributed to factors like academic preparedness, financial barriers, and a lack of feeling welcomed or connected. Additionally, a high percentage of first-year students arrive with transfer credits, reducing the number of courses they take at NDSU.

SUNY Broome Community College Seeks Assistant Professor/Instructor in Mechanical Technology

SUNY Broome Community College Seeks Assistant Professor/Instructor in Mechanical Technology

SUNY Broome Community College's Department of Mechanical Technology is actively seeking applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor position. This is a full-time, on-campus, tenure-track role with a ten-month salary spread over twelve months. The college is looking for an experienced and dedicated educator to provide high-quality instruction and mentorship to students pursuing careers in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong background in Mechanical Engineering Technology, with additional experience in areas such as circuit analysis, electronics, and control systems. Responsibilities include creating syllabi, teaching in a learner-centered classroom, assessing student learning outcomes, and utilizing current learning management system technology like Brightspace.

University of Dayton's Dublin Flyers Program Offers Students International Internship and Cultural Immersion

University of Dayton's Dublin Flyers Program Offers Students International Internship and Cultural Immersion

University of Dayton's Dublin Flyers Program Offers Students International Internship and Cultural Immersion