SUNY Potsdam plans to phase out 4 academic programs amid $9M deficit

The leader of the university’s faculty senate recently told colleagues to prepare for cuts “of an order beyond anything we have seen.”

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 18, 2023

Lawmakers urge Education Department to help end legacy and donor admissions

A trio of prominent senators called on Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to take steps like aggressively pursuing complaints against the practice.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 16, 2023

How Georgia’s university system plans to add 11K in-state students

The University System of Georgia’s governing board this week approved a new strategic plan, which involves boosting enrollment and student outcomes.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 9, 2023

The new secret to boosting college enrollment

Construction education has become increasingly important for community college enrollment.

By Jonathan Arnholz, NCCER Digital Communications Manager • Aug. 7, 2023

More than 408K unauthorized immigrants are enrolled in US colleges

A joint report from two advocacy groups found that number shrunk due to the pandemic and challenges to DACA.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 4, 2023

$10K for a leave of absence? Middlebury offers deal to free up dorm space

The Vermont college is expecting a higher number of returning students than usual, in part due to pandemic-related delays in education.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 2, 2023

Persistence rate in fall 2022 returned to pre-pandemic normal

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found improvements in persistence and retention disproportionately benefited some institutions.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 27, 2023

Over 1,900 colleges not requiring SAT, ACT scores for fall 2024 admissions

The updated count from FairTest shows continued proliferation of test-optional and test-free policies.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 26, 2023

Here’s the share of college students who took financial aid in 2019-20

Newly available federal data also shows how much average aid that undergraduates and graduate students accepted.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 26, 2023

Here are 3 admissions practices that favor wealthy students at top-ranked colleges

Rich students are twice as likely to get into prestigious private institutions than lower-income peers with similar test scores, a new study says.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 24, 2023

Unity Environmental University explores campus sale amid online pivot

The nonprofit college has seen enrollment skyrocket since focusing more on low-residency and online programs. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 24, 2023

Association of private New York colleges drops opposition to legacy admissions ban

The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities said the public views these policies as “expanding privilege instead of opportunity.”

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 21, 2023

Should colleges use AI in admissions?

Companies are eager to help colleges use AI to streamline admissions, but the practice raises ethical concerns. 

By Lilah Burke • July 18, 2023

WVU will review about half of its academic programs amid budget crunch. Some will be discontinued.

West Virginia University is staring down a roughly $45 million deficit and will trim its degree offerings as a result. Layoffs are almost assured.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 11, 2023

Wisconsin lawmakers pitch guaranteed college admissions for top 5% of high school students

The policy is meant to stem the tide of students leaving the state to attend college, according to a memo. 

By Natalie Schwartz • June 29, 2023

Here’s how University of Nebraska system plans to fix its $58M shortfall

In addition to a long-term plan, the system will freeze nonfaculty hiring and temporarily reduce department budgets starting July 1.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 23, 2023

West Virginia University to merge two colleges in the face of deep budget deficit

The state public flagship will fuse its colleges of creative arts and media as it braces for continued enrollment declines.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 15, 2023

George Washington University pressing forward with armed police plan, despite pushback

Institution officials want feedback on the safety proposal, which would require a 56-hour firearm course and virtual reality training for officers.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 12, 2023

These 5 charts break down spring enrollment trends

Although the newest figures suggest enrollment losses are stabilizing, a deeper look reveals a more complicated picture.

By Natalie Schwartz • June 5, 2023

Undergraduate losses slow — but enrollment is still well below pre-COVID levels

Younger enrollees helped boost community colleges’ student bodies in spring 2023, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 24, 2023

About 75% of students want to attend college — but far fewer expect to actually go

A survey from nonprofit YouthTruth also revealed these gaps worsen for certain groups, like Indigenous and Pacific Islander students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 22, 2023

Medaille University to close amid falling enrollment and layoffs

The university's board voted to cease operations following a failed merger attempt with Trocaire College.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 15, 2023

Transfer applications mostly come from wealthy areas, Common App finds

Over four years, only 6% of transfer applicants lived in zip codes with a median household income in the lowest bracket.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 9, 2023

Virginia Republicans request higher ed, DEI spending study on public colleges

Two top House lawmakers cited anecdotal reports of growing numbers of noninstructional staff specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 9, 2023

Education Department guidance could harm colleges that rely on OPMs, Moody’s says

Analysts said colleges like Arkansas State University that heavily depend on these vendors would face greater administrative burdens and expenses. 

By Natalie Schwartz • May 4, 2023