661,000 low-income students left $2.6 billion in financial aid on the table last year. Reported by Education Dive, one third of students who didn’t complete a FAFSA didn’t think they were eligible for aid, and 23% said they didn’t have enough information about how to do the paperwork. The takeaway? How do we make sure […]

With studies showing how much students value on-campus mentors, and how often they don’t have one, Denison University decided to build a system that encouraged these relationships. Reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Denison University freshman are paired with a professor at the very beginning of their college experience as part of a one-credit […]

While providing technical support for online students is essential, online faculty new to the modality often need a great deal of help as well. Reported by EdSurge, creating technical support systems for faculty new to online education is essential. From establishing communication lines with instructional designers, to facilitating online pedagogy training sessions and ongoing support, […]

How can faculty encourage interaction between online students? Reported by EdSurge,  while student-to-student engagement is one of the most valued parts of higher education, it can be hard to facilitate these interactions online. Fortunately, there are many tools designed to encourage online interaction such as FlipGrid which allows you to post a video question and […]

Did NYU’s medical school move to free tuition last fall impact enrollment? Reported by Inside Higher Ed, the answer is a big whopping yes, with applications increased by 47%, including a 102% increase from underrepresented groups. The takeaway? Future debt fears are very real scare factors for students – especially for low-income students and families. […]

Are black schoolteachers the secret to increasing black student college enrollment? Reported by Inside Higher Ed, a new National Bureau of Economic Research study shows that black students assigned to a black teacher in grades K-3 are 7% more likely to graduate high school and 13% more likely to enroll in college than their peers. […]

Is “I’m going to play video games for a living, I don’t need to go to college” no longer a valid excuse? Reported by Encoura, Becker College has led the way as the first institution to offer a B.S. in ESports Management. And many institutions are following suit, including Syracuse University’s partnership with Twitch, the […]

How can we nudge students into better study habits? Reported by EAB, Colorado State University’s Anne Cleary teaches an undergraduate course called “The Science of Learning” to help students understand data-driven strategies to optimize knowledge retention. These strategies include how spacing out study sessions is more effective than cramming, and that testing yourself on the […]

And the best college town in 2019 is… Reported by EAB, Austin, Texas topped Wallethub’s list of best college towns in the country. Factors included wallet-friendliness, academic and economic opportunities, and social environment. Rounding out the top 5, include Orlando, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Provo, Utah; and Rexburg, Idaho. The takeaway? How do we better […]