Andragogy, a term initially coined by the German educator Alexander Kapp in 1833, was later popularized by American educator Malcolm Knowles. It signifies a shift in educational methods and practices, ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProLiteracy, a nonprofit organization leading the charge to advance adult literacy in the US and throughout the world, shares new research in the ...

Several years ago, I tried pursuing a second master's degree at an institution of higher learning with degree programs designed for traditionally aged students. My first master's was a successful ...

The traditional enrollment funnel was never built for the complexities of adult life. Designed around the steady rhythm of high school seniors preparing for college, it falters when applied to ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of Teaching the Adult Learner: Practical Strategies for Higher Ed Success, a six-part series exploring how colleges can better support nontraditional students.

For many adults, sitting in a training classroom is something to be avoided at all costs. However, training is a necessary part of today's workplace. Companies must provide training to their employees ...

When most Americans think of the words “college student,” they think of eighteen- or nineteen-year-olds, fresh out of high school. That’s outdated. As of 2018, nearly 30 percent of undergraduates are ...

Offering free tuition and books isn’t enough to get thousands of adults to graduation at SUNY community colleges.

Student Impact Initiatives is available to assist students who are 23 years of age or older and are looking for tools to guide them through their time as a UNG student. Whether you have never attended ...

The center allows adult learners to go back to school and obtain a diploma, rather than a GED. Graduates also had a special surprise at graduation.

Missouri has an ambitious goal -- to ensure 60 percent of Missourians ages 25-64 have a postsecondary credential before 2030. To help it reach that goal, the Missouri Department of Higher Education ...