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Student Visa Numbers Hit Record Despite Australian Clampdown
New figures suggest political headache for government—and educators—will not disappear any time soon.
Too Little Access to Broad-Access Institutions
A new report found that millions of Americans don’t have any colleges with high acceptance rates nearby, or they have only one, causing geographic disparities in college access.
Insiders Reflect on the Scramble to Fix the FAFSA
Last year’s rollout of the revamped federal aid form was a disaster. The Education Department’s efforts to get it on track could reshape the agency that oversees student aid.
Career Development, Internship Funding for First-Gen Students
A five-year-old program at California State University, Fullerton, provides personalized support and mentorship to first-generation students, as well as priority placement for microinternships.
Texas A&M to Pause Enrollment Growth in Order to ‘Rightsize’
Did the Ivy League Really Break America?
Jim Jump doesn’t buy David Brooks’s critique of the “meritocracy” but writes that his argument merits consideration nevertheless.
A Warm Welcome Back: Supporting Students Returning From Health Leave
Mental health challenges can push students to withdraw from college, often never to return. For those who do re-enroll, colleges and universities can pave a path for their success.
A Stunning Enrollment Surge
Total enrollment surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time and first-year enrollment grew 5.5 percent. It’s a shocking finding after last year’s enrollment pessimism—and a complete reversal from an erroneous earlier report.