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Education Department plans to ramp up transmission of FAFSA data to colleges
The agency also announced fixes to issues that prevented some students from completing the form, though it flagged several new glitches.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 14, 2024 -
College Board declares launch of shorter, digital SAT a success
The new test, debuting this month in the U.S., takes less time to complete and has shorter passages for the reading and writing sections.
By Kara Arundel • March 13, 2024 -
Trendline
International Students
A look at trends in international enrollment — and what the numbers mean for U.S. colleges and universities.
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Opinion // President Speaks
How universities can prepare graduates for an AI-driven world
Colleges should focus on teaching the life skills that will outlast inevitable technological changes, the president of High Point University contends.
By Nido Qubein • March 11, 2024 -
FAFSA submissions from high school seniors are down 38%
Members of the class of 2024 submitted roughly 1.1 million forms by Feb. 23, according to a recent analysis from the National College Attainment Network.
By Natalie Schwartz • March 7, 2024 -
Dartmouth men’s basketball players vote to unionize
The historic election could have seismic implications for the ongoing debate over whether college athletes should be considered employees.
By Laura Spitalniak • March 5, 2024 -
Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training
Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the learning platform.
By Carolyn Crist • March 5, 2024 -
Sponsored by Elon University
How engaged learning inspires students to reach their full potential
Elon University’s Professor Sirena Hargrove-Leak offers her thoughts on how engaged learning can support students in overcoming self-doubt and building the confidence needed to succeed in college and beyond.
March 4, 2024 -
Fewer job posts contain educational requirements so far in 2024, Indeed says
While fewer job posts contain degree requirements, these changes don’t necessarily reflect a shift in actual hires, other studies have shown.
By Carolyn Crist • March 1, 2024 -
Some employers are wary of Gen Z workers. What can colleges do?
Experts suggested ways for higher education institutions to help students learn critical workplace skills, such as oral communication and empathy.
By Kate Rix • Feb. 26, 2024 -
How do state appropriations impact graduation rates among underrepresented students?
Peer-reviewed research found that an increase in state money can lead to better outcomes, especially among Black and Latinx students.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Yale reinstates standardized test requirement for applicants
However, the university said students could report Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores as an alternative to the SAT or ACT.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Sponsored by Elon University
How universities can foster a global perspective in every student
Given the importance of global learning and study abroad programs to student development and early career outcomes, how can universities provide avenues for all students to pursue a global education?
Feb. 20, 2024 -
Pandemic learning loss could create another enrollment hurdle. What can higher ed do?
WICHE advised higher ed leaders to track K-12 assessment results and make a plan for getting prospective students college ready.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Hybrid state funding model may increase community college enrollment
However, completion rates for degrees and certificates are not affected by the funding mechanism, researchers found.
By Danielle McLean • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Community colleges, Head Start partner to expand affordable child care access
The “Kids on Campus” campaign includes a user guide with model programs and recommendations for launching successful partnerships.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 9, 2024 -
University of California and Cal State push back May 1 commitment deadline
The two systems, which collectively enroll more than 600,000 undergraduates, are moving back the date amid Free Application for Federal Student Aid delays.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Just 16% of community college students transfer and earn a bachelor’s degree
This rate hasn’t increased much over the past several years, according to new research from a trio of organizations.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 7, 2024 -
High school senior FAFSA submissions drop almost 57% year over year, NCAN finds
The form was available about three months later than usual, and seniors submitted roughly 676,000 forms by late January.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Title IX regulations advance to White House after significant delay
The Education Department is closer to finalizing the controversial regulation, which it aimed to release in March after two previous delays.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Dartmouth College revives standardized testing requirement for applicants
Data suggested that high-achieving but less-advantaged students were withholding scores that would have benefited them, researchers found.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Opinion // President Speaks
Colleges need a deliberate online strategy to better serve first-generation students
Higher education leaders won’t meet the moment if their virtual courses merely replicate face-to-face learning, Western Governors University’s leader says.
By Scott Pulsipher • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Colleges begin pushing back deadlines amid FAFSA delay
The moves come after the U.S. Department of Education said it wouldn’t transmit Free Application for Federal Student Aid data to colleges until March.
By Lilah Burke • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Does completing college influence borrowers’ ability to pay back their loans?
Students who didn’t complete their studies collectively owed more four years after entering repayment than they originally borrowed, a new analysis finds.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Colleges should extend May 1 decision deadline amid FAFSA delays, higher ed groups say
Nine higher ed groups said institutions should provide prospective students and their families with flexibility during a tumultuous application cycle.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Opinion
Higher education’s accomplishments you may have missed in 2023
Two leaders in the higher ed industry kick off the new year by rounding up 24 wins "for which the sector can be justly proud.”
By Eileen Strempel and Stephen Handel • Jan. 31, 2024