higher education

College Decisions Close To Home

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:27:36 +0000

National Decision Day is edging closer for high school seniors who have yet to choose a college.

Governor's Higher Education Tour Stops At KU

Stephen Koranda — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:37:19 +0000

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback visited the University of Kansas campus yesterday, where he met with school officials and student leaders as part of a tour promoting higher education in the state.

Brownback called KU a "great innovation institution" and highlighted its role in the Kansas economy.

“We’ve really got some momentum moving forward in job creation off of our universities, providing excellence in education, which is a primary issue for us, and we want to keep that momentum growing,” said Brownback.

Brownback To Visit Kansas Universities

Stephen Koranda — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:15:42 +0000

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback will start a tour of the state's universities this week to pitch his funding proposal to lawmakers.

Cuts Could Mean Shuttering KU Med Campus In Salina

Stephen Koranda — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:24:12 +0000

University officials have painted a dim picture of what could happen if lawmakers pass budget cuts for the state's colleges and universities. The comments came during a meeting Wednesday of the Board of Regents in Topeka. The cuts could mean shuttering some medical school programs at the University of Kansas.

Proposed Higher Education Funding Formula Released Today

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:04:02 +0000

A joint House-Senate panel is recommending performance play a role in how much money Missouri’s colleges and universities get from the state each year.

Nixon Delivers State Of The State

Marshall Griffin and Marshall — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:33:22 +0000

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon pitched a nearly $26 billion budget to the state of Missouri during Monday’s State of the State Address. It includes spending increases for K-12 schools, higher education, and the proposed Medicaid expansion he’s been calling for since late November.

JCCC President Terry Calaway Announces Retirement

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:44:57 +0000

Johnson County Community College president Terry Calaway surprised more than a few people in October when he announced that he would step down come August.

Missouri Legislators Consider Higher Ed Overhaul

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:56:07 +0000

A joint committee of Missouri House and Senate members is considering an overhaul of how the state’s colleges and universities are funded each year.

Campus Censorship & The Decline Of Critical Thinking

Jabulani Leffall and Jeffrey Harvey — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

College enrollment in the United States is at an all-time high. But as these students seek a higher education, are universities inhibiting critical thinking and free speech?

Tomorrow's College: How Higher Education Is Changing

Tomeka Weatherspoon and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:52:56 +0000

Even with the price of tuition reaching record highs, going to college might be more common than ever. However, less than 10 percent of students actually finish with their bachelor’s degree by age 24.

Why are so many students struggling, or dropping out? Just who is shaping the future of higher education?

During the first half of Thursday’s Central Standard, we learn how today's college is changing. Education reporter Emily Hanford stops by to talk about her radio documentary series Tomorrow’s College.

Applying Open-Source Thinking To Higher Education

Brian Ellison and Danie Alexander — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:00:50 +0000

What if the next great breakthrough in cancer treatment or developing alternative fuels resides in the mind of someone living today?

Nixon To Ease Higher Education Cuts

Steve Bell — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:43:12 +0000

The bad news eased a bit for Missouri higher education this afternoon. Governor Nixon's office released a statement saying $40 million of the recommended funding cuts for next year will be restored to his budget.

The Changing Nature Of The College Degree

Danie Alexander and Jabulani Leffall — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:00:05 +0000

The current job market is very competitive. A single opening will see hundreds of applicants, a lot of them with four years of college on their résumés. But, how important is that degree when compared to technical skills, or on the job training? Is a bachelor’s degree worth what it once was?

Top Of The Morning News: Monday, January 23, 2012

Maria Carter — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:25:01 +0000

A daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

• Governor Nixon: Avoid Tuition Hikes Despite Budget Cuts
• MODOT Looks To Private Sector Not Voters For I-70 Tolls
• Health Group Pushes Farmers To Reduce Antibiotic Use