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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Student Success

Explore how universities are working to boost student outcomes by integrating remedial education, providing mental health tools and making education more accessible. 

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

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

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

AI puts glitch in graduates’ employment plans

Recent grads are worried how AI will affect their career prospects, a new survey found.

By Ginger Christ • July 24, 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

What colleges should consider when picking a telehealth vendor

ACE recommends campus leaders survey students about what mental health services are needed and compare notes with similar institutions.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 20, 2023

Here’s how the dual mission college model works

Unlike most other colleges, dual mission institutions offer many kinds of programs, from short-term credentials to master’s programs. 

By Lilah Burke • July 20, 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