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Undergraduate Enrollment Picks Up Steam
Enrollment rose across regions and degree types this spring, with strong showings at community colleges. But there’s still a long road to post-pandemic recovery.
Re-Evaluating the ‘Essay Carveout’
After the Supreme Court barred affirmative action, many selective colleges added essay prompts focused on identity and diversity. Will they hold up under legal scrutiny?
Georgia Public Colleges Reinstate Test Requirements
A Last-Minute Sprint to the FAFSA Finish Line
The U.S. Education Department is doling out $50 million to help students complete the troubled federal aid form. Access advocates say it’s not too late to make an impact—but time is of the essence.
‘Pulling Back the Veil’ on Enrollment Management
Stephen Burd’s new book blames much of higher ed’s current woes on the multi-million dollar industry. He spoke with IHE about how admissions became a numbers game and why poor students are worse off for it.
It’s Not (Really) About Diversity
If diversity is the goal, reinstating standardized tests is not the way, Aaron M. Pallas and Alex Chin write.
Success Program Launch: Demystifying Financial Aid With Personalized Outreach
Staff at Paul Smith’s College create individualized videos for each admitted student to break down their aid offering and what it means, decreasing barriers to access.
Reflecting on a ‘Tumultuous’ Year for Higher Ed
Campus speech, the FAFSA debacle and enrollment woes dominated discussions at a panel event that questioned higher ed’s status quo after a year of compounding crises.