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Students applying to college are now more reluctant to report their race

Colleges may benefit from communicating to students more clearly the value and the lack of risk associated with sharing demographic data, a new the report advises.

AI is breaking the entry-level job ladder. Are colleges ready?

New surveys show graduates are unprepared to use AI professionally and fear entry-level jobs will be replaced. Employers are confirming their anxieties.

Earlier launch, policy shifts fuel historic FAFSA rebound

The class of 2026 has set a FAFSA completion record weeks ahead of schedule, marking a decisive recovery from the simplified form's initial rollout.

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We now have clashing views on the value of college

Americans' outlook on the value of college is split between a belief in the power of a degree and serious doubts about affordability.

Colleges, K12 are pioneering new models to address workforce needs

The line between high school, college and the workplace is blurring as educators respond to growing pressure to deliver job-ready graduates.

Why colleges of education must now co-own teacher outcomes

The dominant metaphor for colleges of education is a pipeline. Candidates enter, complete preparation, and exit into schools. That model is no longer sufficient.

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Why this university turned to a proven K12 veteran for its next chapter

President Sarah Wisdom says her experience overseeing K12 budgets, staffing and student outcomes offers a rare but timely perspective for a small college.

Why three-year bachelor’s degrees are poised for more growth

Reduced-credit degrees have gained more traction in 2026 thanks to revised state regulations and continued guidance from accreditors.

College costs aren’t surging. In fact, here’s how they’ve declined

Inflationadjusted net prices have dropped for virtually all students over the past decade across public and private institutions, a new analysis reveals.

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Community colleges are succeedingjust not in the way we’ve been measuring them

Nearly half of all community college students reach meaningful milestonesa far better picture than traditional graduation rates suggest, a new Federal Reserve metric finds.

Students don’t share the public’s doubts about college value

Large majorities of students believe their investment in higher ed is worthwhile, that their degrees will lead to jobs and that they can express themselves freely on campus.

2 changes in college enrollment that should shake your perspective

Institutions that ignore today's trends will be stuck fighting over a flattening population of traditionally aged students, a report from Education Dynamics warns.

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FAFSA completion reaches new heights, on track to break record

The rate of high school students from low-income and high-minority neighborhoods applying for college financial aid has increased by over 60% since last year.

Fewer students of color are now enrolling in elite colleges

The biggest drops have occurred at Ivy Plus schools, while Black and Hispanic first-year student enrollment soared at some state flagships.

FAFSA armed with new warning against low-performing schools

Over 1,300 institutions are now flagged for producing graduates with low financial earnings. Which public colleges were included?

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Dual enrollment is among top reasons for college completion rates

Over half of all students who enrolled in college in the fall of 2019 with dual enrollment earned a credential within four years.

What’s launching FAFSA toward historic completion rates this year?

Between lightning-fast completion times and innovative state policy, FAFSA completion rates are up 12% over the Class of 2023, according to the National College Attainment Network.

A snapshot of the enormous funding reduction for public universities this year

Recent economic headwinds and policy changes have led to proposed or enacted cuts to public university and college funding across at least 15 states this year.

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Career outcomes improve for college students, but gaps remain

While most college graduates gain financially from higher education, many still face barriers to affordable programs that lead to meaningful workand many good jobs remain unfilled, says report.

A college degree is an afterthought among high schoolers

Meanwhile, the majority of adults agree that higher education is headed in the wrong direction, new research confirms.

Three ways leaders can build lasting university partnerships

The School District of Philadelphia and two major universities are reshaping how research gets done. They are moving at the pace of K12 policy, not the pace of the Ivy League."

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Ranking the best public universitiesand more

U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 Best Colleges ranking at a time when higher ed faces federal scrutiny.

Why students in need don’t complete the FAFSA and other scholarships

While FAFSA filing rates are rising, many graduating students are attending college without tapping into the full array of financial aid resources available to them.

LinkedIn leans into the college rankings season with new list

Princeton Review also releases its latest list, picking the top colleges in for financial aid, career services, food and dozens of other categories

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Which states have the best community college systems?

A new list ranks the top community colleges by cost, retention rate, and future earnings, among other key outcomes.