/tags/higher-education-college Higher Education (College) en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:12:32 GMT /2024-12-27/the-catch-up-data-leaks-funding-higher-education-and-a-bus-ride-to-the-slopes The Catch Up is a weekly look at everything that made headlines on KUNC's newscasts. This week we're looking at December 23 through 27. Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:12:32 GMT /2024-12-27/the-catch-up-data-leaks-funding-higher-education-and-a-bus-ride-to-the-slopes Nikole Robinson Carroll /podcast/inthenoco/2024-09-19/nearly-1-in-4-college-students-have-limited-access-to-nutritious-food-colorado-schools-have-ideas-to-fix-that Federal data shows that nearly one in four college students struggles to get enough nutritious food. In response, many Colorado colleges and universities offer support services like food pantries. On today’s In The NoCo, we explore how these programs are filling a need during a time of high food prices and increased educational costs. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-09-19/nearly-1-in-4-college-students-have-limited-access-to-nutritious-food-colorado-schools-have-ideas-to-fix-that In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /news/2024-09-04/technical-issues-loom-for-those-seeking-to-access-the-free-application-for-federal-student-aid-form A new school year is underway, yet students and families still don’t have access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. Applications usually are accepted beginning October 1, but the Department of Education is blaming technical issues on the reason for the delay. Chalkbeat Colorado Reporter Jason Gonzales said the agency would run tests for a limited set of students and institutions before circulating it to the public in December. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:03:02 GMT /news/2024-09-04/technical-issues-loom-for-those-seeking-to-access-the-free-application-for-federal-student-aid-form Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Colorado /news/2024-07-17/colorado-ranks-near-bottom-nationally-of-students-completing-fafsa-college-aid-form Technical issues with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid earlier this year led to a double-digit drop in college students filling out the form. Colorado ranked at the bottom with only 37% of students completing the FAFSA for the fall semester according to Chalkbeat Colorado Reporter Jason Gonzales. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:37:26 GMT /news/2024-07-17/colorado-ranks-near-bottom-nationally-of-students-completing-fafsa-college-aid-form Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Colorado /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-15/can-uncs-future-medical-school-help-fix-colorados-doctor-shortage Colorado, like many other states, has a severe shortage of doctors. To help address that need, a new medical school is set to open in 2026 at the University of Northern Colorado. We hear from the founding dean of the new College of Osteopathic Medicine, today on In The NoCo. Wed, 15 May 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-15/can-uncs-future-medical-school-help-fix-colorados-doctor-shortage In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-07/the-new-president-of-colorado-mountain-college-looks-to-the-future Colorado Mountain College has a new president. Today on In The NoCo, Matt Gianneschi discusses the unique role the college plays in Colorado's mountain communities, how they're working to address the difficulties posed by the high cost of housing there, and his advice for this year's graduating class. Tue, 07 May 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-07/the-new-president-of-colorado-mountain-college-looks-to-the-future In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-02/colorados-first-incarcerated-professor-is-now-a-free-man-he-still-plans-to-teach-students-in-prison Colorado is one of the first states to employ an incarcerated professor. David Carillo has been released after being granted clemency – and today on In The NoCo, we hear about why he still plans to continue educating students who are behind prison walls. Thu, 02 May 2024 22:55:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-02/colorados-first-incarcerated-professor-is-now-a-free-man-he-still-plans-to-teach-students-in-prison In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-21/higher-ed-becomes-higher-priority-in-colorado-with-new-bipartisan-effort-state-investments Colorado is placing a bigger focus on higher education with a new bi-partisan effort. State leaders hope that emphasis will help address worker shortages, especially in health care. We learn more today on In The NoCo. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-21/higher-ed-becomes-higher-priority-in-colorado-with-new-bipartisan-effort-state-investments In The NoCo, Stephanie Daniel, Erin O'Toole /news/2024-02-04/unc-announces-free-tuition-program-for-students-with-financial-need The University of Northern Colorado has a new initiative to reduce the financial burden of attending college. Starting next school year, the UNC Tuition Promise program will cover tuition and fees for full-time, in-state students from low-income households who also meet other requirements. Sun, 04 Feb 2024 13:17:00 GMT /news/2024-02-04/unc-announces-free-tuition-program-for-students-with-financial-need Stephanie Daniel /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-23/colorados-unique-move-to-hire-incarcerated-professor-highlights-value-of-prison-education Colorado is one of the first states to employ an incarcerated professor. Today on In The NoCo, we learn why this move could be so impactful. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-23/colorados-unique-move-to-hire-incarcerated-professor-highlights-value-of-prison-education In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent