Higher Education Headlines: June 17
By Sheryl E. Taylor
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UHD Named as One of the '20 Best Online Programs for Adults Going Back To School—Houston Chronicle
According to a new study by OnlineColleges, UHD ranked seventh in the nation as one of the “20 Best Online Colleges for Adults Going Back to School.”
Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Ed to Meet at UHD—Diverse Isssues In Higher Education
UHD will host the first meeting in nearly five years for the newly revived Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (TADOHE).
2019 Largest Houston-area MBA Programs (UHD Ranks #1)—The Houston Business Journal
Programs ranked by total, local MBA program enrollment as of spring 2019.
Online Education: An Overlooked Lever of Education Policy—The Chronicle of Higher Education
In eight states the number of residents enrolled in an out-of-state online program exceeds the number enrolled online in-state.
More Student Debt Relief for Employees: A Proposed Change in the Tax Laws Could Give Companies Greater Incentive to Offer Assistance to its Workers—The Wall Street Journal
Only a small percentage of companies help their employees with student-loan payments, despite it being a sought-after perk. But that could change dramatically if a proposed tweak to the tax code gains momentum in Congress.
Colleges Find a Low-cost Marketing Tool: Social Media Influencers—The Chronicle of Higher Education
College looks a lot cooler when idyllic shots of a campus are complemented by subwoofed pop music.
Graduation Rates are Rising, But is That Because Standards are Slipping?—The Chronicle of Higher Education
Since 1990, college students have been working more hours and studying fewer, arriving less academically prepared, and saddled with higher tuition and fees. So why have graduation rates been rising?
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
