The selection of Mark Becker of Georgia State, best known for its focus on student success, reinforces the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities’ increased emphasis on improving student outcomes.
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December 9, 2021
University of North Carolina will create an internal unit to build and manage online programs from the system’s 17 campuses for learners largely ignored by many universities.
April 5, 2021
Ron Weiser said he will not resign and “will not be canceled” amid outcry over comments he made about women who hold elected office in Michigan, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
February 10, 2021
West Virginia University and its president choose words carefully as lawmakers float eliminating the state income tax -- which could end a source of revenue that goes to funding higher education.
November 25, 2020
New alliance targets improving graduation rates and retention rates and admitting students from low-income families.
November 18, 2020
The Texas flagship university is seeing an increase in low-income enrollment at a time when many higher education experts are worried that the most vulnerable students are putting their educations on hold.
July 21, 2020
An examination of the most selective public universities in the country found that representation of students of color has seen few -- if any -- improvements since 2000.
June 24, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated issues like government funding, student mental health and diversity and inclusion, according to a new report by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
April 22, 2020
Some public colleges are already on the chopping block. But as college and university systems brace for incoming state budget cuts, they can streamline services and work cohesively to save money, experts say.
February 4, 2020
The University of California's Academic Senate declines to endorse test-optional admissions policies for the system.