Carroll Expands Pell Promise Nationally

Carroll College is expanding its Pell Promise to fully cover tuition for qualifying Pell-eligible first-time, first-year students from any state, as well as qualifying transfer students, beginning in fall 2027. The expansion builds on the program Carroll launched for Montana students in 2024 and extends the opportunity nationwide. To qualify, students must be federal Pell Grant recipients and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Carroll will cover the remaining cost of tuition after applying the student’s federal Pell Grant, at least $3,500 in subsidized federal Stafford loans and any additional institutional aid.

University Of Evansville Expands Financial Aid For Indiana Students

Beginning with incoming first-year students in fall 2027, the University of Evansville will expand financial aid for Indiana students. All 21st Century Scholars and eligible Indiana residents from families earning $60,000 or less will have their undergraduate tuition and fees fully covered and receive an additional $2,500 annually for other educational expenses. Students with the greatest financial need and strongest academic backgrounds may instead qualify for an enhanced award of up to $15,000 annually toward on-campus housing and meals in addition to having tuition and fees covered.

Carroll Adds Spring Start For Growing Master Of Social Work Program

Carroll College is expanding access to its Master of Social Work program by adding a spring start. Beginning in January 2027, Carroll will enroll MSW students twice annually, with cohorts starting in both the spring and fall. The additional entry point is designed to provide greater flexibility for prospective students pursuing careers in social work and behavioral health. Applications are now open for the spring and fall 2027 cohorts.

Linfield Launches First 90-Credit Bachelor’s Degree

Linfield University’s School of Business has launched a 90-credit-hour, fully online degree in public and nonprofit management for students pursuing careers in government and nonprofit organizations. Designed for working adults, career changers and others interested in serving their communities, the program offers a focused path to a bachelor’s degree and marks Linfield’s first 90-credit-hour degree.

Lynn Faculty Member Co-Authors Machine Learning Research

Félix Rivera-Mariani, associate professor in Lynn University’s College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored research published in the Journal of Immunology. The research examines the use of machine learning to analyze plasma proteomics and single-cell immune data related to COVID-19 severity.

Florida Southern Reopens Restored Frank Lloyd Wright Planetarium

Florida Southern College is reopening its newly restored Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Planetarium to the public, returning the historic space to active educational and public use for the first time in more than two decades. Located within the Polk Science Building, the Planetarium is the only planetarium constructed from a Wright design. It is part of Florida Southern’s collection of 13 Wright-designed structures, the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world. The restored facility will offer public shows as well as opportunities for schools and community organizations to experience the space.

Elon And Queens Announce Charlotte Pledges And Queens College Structure

Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte have announced four long-term pledges to Charlotte that will guide the combined institution’s work with students, employees, employers, civic organizations and educational partners. Developed through early strategic planning, research and community conversations, the pledges include public accountability for progress and investments. University leaders also unveiled Elon University | Queens College as the planned undergraduate academic unit of Elon University in Charlotte following completion of the merger and required regulatory approvals.