Higher Education
Democracy Dies in Darkness: Families’ Expectations from Universities
Families are right to have high expectations for universities, especially concerning the financial commitment involved. Every tuition dollar should be managed with the same diligence as personal finances. Written by Suresh Garimella for The Hechinger
Parents Advise on Cost-Effective College Choices
Parental Guidance on College Costs Parents often share wisdom on various parenting challenges, and college funding is a common topic. With tuition prices increasing and federal student loan options limited, advice from experienced parents can
The Role of Teaching Artists Beyond Instruction
Democracy Dies in Darkness Teaching artists do far more than provide instruction in an art form. By Erica Rosenfeld Halverson, The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers inequality and innovation in education to show the
Lake Forest College Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in History
Lake Forest College’s 107-acre campus has become bustling this fall, thanks to its largest-ever incoming class. The school now hosts 1,794 students, including 423 first-year students and 116 transfer students. In contrast, last fall’s entry
Confidence Transformation: Lia Ramirez’s Journey
Lia Ramirez, a resident of Orland Park, shared her inspiring journey of transformation. Two years ago, she described herself as exceedingly shy, unable to envision speaking in front of people or even conversing with instructors
UCLA Reorganizes Athletics Leadership Amid Financial Challenges
UCLA has revamped its athletics leadership, announcing the dismissal of Athletic Director Martin Jarmond and the appointment of Tim Harris. Harris is the former president of business operations for the Los Angeles Lakers. This decision
Tuskegee University Emphasizes Student Dress Code for Workplace Readiness
Tuskegee University’s President, Dr. Mark Brown, a retired Air Force major general, defends the institution’s renewed focus on student dress and conduct standards. He asserts that these policies aim to prepare students for professional environments
ASL Immersion Program Assists Gallaudet University Students
At Gallaudet University, located in Washington D.C., students often begin their education with varying degrees of proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). The university, renowned for its focus on deaf and hard-of-hearing education, acknowledges this
Gov. Newsom Addresses Debate on Reinstating SAT/ACT for UC Admissions
California Governor Gavin Newsom chose not to give a clear answer on whether he would back the reintroduction of SAT/ACT requirements. His statement comes after over 3,000 University of California (UC) faculty members signed open
First-Generation and Low-Income Students Boost College Application Numbers
Despite ongoing discussions among Americans about the significance of higher education, college applications continue to rise significantly. A recent report from Common App, an online platform that facilitates applications to over 1,150 colleges and universities,