Carroll College Reduces Tuition to Make Cost Clearer and More Accessible

Beginning with the 2027–2028 academic year, Carroll College will reduce its published undergraduate tuition and fees from $44,712 to $26,800—a 40% decrease designed to provide students and families with a clearer picture of the cost of a Carroll education. The tuition reset moves away from the high-tuition, high-discount model common across higher education. Carroll will lower its published tuition, eliminate general undergraduate student fees and realign institutional aid with the new price, providing families with a more transparent and realistic starting point as they consider the college.

FREC Welcomes New Students With Research, Recreation and Connection

Carroll College welcomed its second cohort of students to the Freshman Research Experience in Chemistry (FREC), a five-day, on-campus pre-orientation program that combines scientific exploration with community building. Participants collect lake and river water samples, conduct experiments to better understand algal blooms in Montana and learn about resources and opportunities available to first-year students. The experience also includes time for students to build relationships with their new classmates

Moravian University Launches AI Lab to Model Ethical Innovation

Moravian University has launched an AI Innovation Lab, a hands-on, collaborative space where students from across academic disciplines can experiment with emerging technologies and develop practical AI tools to address real-world challenges. The lab fulfills a central recommendation of Moravian’s Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. The university’s four-phase roadmap, approved by its Board of Trustees in April 2026, is designed to establish Moravian as a national model for the ethical integration of artificial intelligence.

Tuskegee University Biology Professor Awarded $450,000 NSF Grant for Genomics Research and Student Training

Tuskegee University Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Chinyere Knight has received a $450,000 National Science Foundation grant to advance biodiversity research while providing undergraduate students with hands-on experience in genomics and data analysis. The two-year grant, awarded through the NSF’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program, will support Knight’s project, “Exploring Genomics: Discovering Biodiversity, Supporting Conservation, and Training Future Scientists.” The work expands opportunities for students to develop skills in rapidly evolving scientific fields while contributing to biodiversity and conservation research.

Ohio Northern University Advances Character Education in Engineering

Ohio Northern University’s T.J. Smull College of Engineering is building on its longstanding emphasis on educating ethical engineers with support from a $50,000 Capacity-Building grant from the Educating Character Initiative. The College will use the funding to further integrate character development into its undergraduate engineering and computer science programs. Planned efforts include faculty retreats and collaborative discussions focused on character development, as well as mini-grants supporting innovative course enhancements that incorporate character and ethical decision-making.

Hampton University Appoints Dr. Jametta A. Davis Assistant Director of the Honors College

Hampton University has appointed Dr. Jametta A. Davis assistant director of the Honors College. A public historian, educator, storyteller and community scholar, Davis brings more than two decades of experience across higher education, federal service and the public humanities. In her new role, Davis will help advance the Honors College’s work with high-achieving students through rigorous academic experiences, mentorship and opportunities for intellectual and professional growth.

Hood College Appoints Jim Corns Jr. Chief Information Officer

Hood College has appointed Jim Corns Jr. as chief information officer, effective October 1. Corns brings more than three decades of educational technology leadership to the role, with extensive experience in cybersecurity, digital transformation, infrastructure and technology strategy. As CIO, Corns will provide leadership for Hood’s technology operations and strategy as the College continues to respond to an increasingly complex and rapidly changing technology environment.