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Are Scholarships Based on Country of Origin in Danger?
Such scholarships are fairly common, though one international enrollment expert acknowledged that some institutions already had doubts about offering them.
The Ivies Brought Back Test Scores, but 90% of Colleges Still Don’t Require Them
New data from FairTest shows that standardized tests are a condition of admission at just a few colleges, and even among the highest-ranked universities, the majority remain test optional for this academic year.
Commencement Speakers’ Politics Vary by Institution Type
A new study from researchers at Georgia State and New York Universities finds that commencement speakers skew liberal. But the type and location of the institution can make a difference in who is invited to speak.
New Student Visas Dropped 23% in 2025
Countries impacted by Trump’s travel ban are among those with the fewest student visas issued in 2025, though China and India, typically the two largest suppliers of international students to the U.S., were also hit hard.
How New Visa Limits Are Already Affecting Colleges
Fifteen colleges, universities and university systems submitted testimony explaining how the rule, which allows international students to stay in the U.S. for only four years without an extension, is already impacting their campuses.
Some Students Can Now Venmo Their College Tuition
A massive portion of Gen Z uses money-transfer apps like Venmo every day, so allowing students to use them to pay their tuition was a natural step, the company said.
