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Will UC Go Test Optional?

Chancellors of Berkeley and Santa Cruz, and chief academic officer of the system, endorse the idea currently being studied by a faculty committee.

Boosting Retention at FedEx

To slow turnover at its hubs, FedEx Express partnered with the University of Memphis to front the cost of a bachelor's degree. Some question whether this partnership results in real education for employees.

Bipartisan Movement in Washington

Senator Alexander backs a bill aimed at recruiting of student veterans by for-profits, a compromise amid negotiations with Democrats over his proposed package of higher education bills.

Private Conversations About Private College Closures

A college advising company planned to release a list projecting when specific private colleges could run out of money and close, but pushback from the sector convinced the company to scuttle its plan.

Number of Enrolled International Students Drops

"Open Doors" survey finds declines in total numbers of enrolled international students in 2018-19 and continuing declines in new enrollments, though the latter declines are less sharp than in prior two years.

The Week in Admissions News

Affirmative action; more state aid; college ROI; borrowing rates.