Colleen Murphy
Stories by this Author
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Facilities
The Ins and Outs of Outsourcing
Tennessee universities may soon join the ranks of institutions that privatize the management, maintenance, and security of their buildings. -
The States
The Higher-Ed Landscape in Iowa: State Cuts and Tuition Jumps
Here’s a look at three themes that are dominating Iowa’s higher-education system, including recruitment challenges and the threat of a rise in costs to students. -
Campus LifeHow a St. Louis HBCU, Deeply Touched by Ferguson, Handled a Difficult Year
The shooting of Michael Brown last summer galvanized nationwide protests. But for Harris-Stowe State University, the fallout has been much more personal. -
Government
A Key Question for Clinton’s College-Affordability Plan: Will States Buy In?
The Democratic candidate’s proposal, announced on Monday, would require states to preserve higher-education funding in order to be eligible for a large grant pool. In some states, experts say, lawmakers won’t be eager to do so. -
The Ticker
U. of Minnesota’s Athletics Director Resigns After Sending ‘Inappropriate Texts’
The athletics director at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities resigned on Friday amid reports that he had sexually harassed two university employees. -
Security
Campus Police Patrolling Off the Campus? Sure, but the Rules Vary
Officers on most forces can go beyond their campuses. But what they do, and how they work with local counterparts, depends on the jurisdiction. -
Students
When a State Decides That ‘Yes Means Yes,’ What Does That Mean for Colleges?
As New York institutions weigh a new “affirmative consent” law, it’s worth looking at how California’s similar one has shaped responses to sexual assault. -
Recruiting
How Traditional Colleges Compete to Enroll Student Veterans
To recruit service members, colleges must first get on their radar, and for-profit institutions seem to have an advantage. -
Government
Democrats Unveil Bill to Help Realize Obama’s Free-College Proposal
The idea still faces a steep climb in Congress, in part because the legislation would cost more than President Obama’s version would. -
The Ticker
Consumer Watchdog Highlights Military Borrowers’ Problems With Loan Servicers
A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau highlights continuing problems that military borrowers face when interacting with student-loan servicers.
