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How rising student loan interest rates could affect college-going behavior
Borrowers pursuing graduate education face rates over 7%, but new federal loan policies may make rising costs somewhat irrelevant.
By Lilah Burke • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Half of Hispanic students report difficulty staying in their college program
That’s the highest share of any other racial or ethnic group tracked, according to a recent survey from Gallup and Lumina Foundation.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible.
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Big Ten schools produce more CFOs, fewer CEOs than Ivies
The University of Virginia, Pennsylvania State University and University of Texas at Austin top the list of public colleges that have produced sitting CFOs.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Contextualizing grades could help diversify college admissions
Researchers find that considering resources available to students when evaluating grades and test scores links strongly with college success.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Wheaton to change library name following review into its history of racism
The Christian institution will take other steps to redress its past, including by assessing its support for students of color.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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Federal watchdog flags risks of tuition payment plans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau highlighted pitfalls of these plans, including confusing repayment terms and a high cost for credit.
By Caitlin Mullen • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Gen Z values college, but affordability concerns remain
Only about half of K-12 students who want to pursue higher education believe they can pay for it, a Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll found.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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How thinking small drives big wins in student retention
Could you help reverse enrollment losses with targeted tweaks to campus experiences? Industry experts believe so.
Sept. 12, 2023 -
Opinion
Colleges are ditching the SAT. The high school transcript should be next.
Next generation credentials are a compentency-based alternative to transcripts that allow colleges to make better admissions decisions.
By Laurie Gagnon • Sept. 12, 2023 -
University of Tennessee System to guarantee spots for top 10% of high school students
The policy means to entice students to attend institutions in the state, especially as college-going rates decline.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Calbright zeroes in on adult student support after rocky start
California’s free online community college is launching programs and hitting state mandates — but one analyst says its certificate awards are still too low.
By Danielle McLean • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Survey: Over 4 in 5 college seniors report burnout during undergraduate experience
Handshake found that the majority of the class of 2024 expects to carry those feelings into their early careers.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 30, 2023 -
How the FAFSA delay could impact colleges and students
The December release could affect institutional staffing, financial aid deadlines and what colleges students attend.
By Danielle McLean • Aug. 28, 2023 -
The week in numbers: Why students aren’t completing college applications
We’re recapping five of the week’s biggest stories, from a look at barriers to prospective students to anti-trans rules governing Florida state colleges.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 25, 2023 -
1 in 4 students never finish their college applications. Why?
Researchers found applications' essay portion appears to be a significant sticking point.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 24, 2023 -
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University of Michigan offers striking graduate employees ‘last, best and final’ deal
The graduate student union could ratify the proposal as early as this week.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Business leaders bemoan new grads’ work ethic
Executives, business owners and senior managers reported concerns with their work ethic and communications skills in a recent survey.
By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 18, 2023 -
North Carolina restricts transgender college athletes in veto override
A Republican supermajority voted to prohibit transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams aligning with their gender identity.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 17, 2023 -
Federal loans for graduate students on track to outpace those for undergraduates
A new report from the Education Department’s chief economist office looks at how the federal loan landscape is shifting.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 17, 2023 -
Gallup: Women undergraduates more stressed out than men
College men are also more likely to report feeling enjoyment in life, a new survey finds.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 10, 2023 -
Asian American students face tougher admissions odds than their White peers, study says
A working paper found that, even among similarly-qualified students, Asian Americans are 28% less likely to get admitted to selective colleges.
By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 8, 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 -
Thomas Jefferson University pays $2.7M to settle claims it misused federal funds
The allegations center on a program designed to help aspiring primary care physicians with their education costs.
By Natalie Schwartz • July 27, 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 -
Michigan free community college program to extend to 350,000 more residents
The state Legislature allocated $70 million to temporarily lower the age eligibility from 25 to 21 for fiscal year 2024.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 25, 2023