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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as ‘Racial Segregation’

The national conservative activist wrote on social media that a student recruiting conference violates the state’s DEI ban because it excludes whites and Asians. Governor Abbott then threatened to fire the A&M president.

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How Did Enrollment Researchers Get It So Wrong?

In October, the National Student Clearinghouse reported that first-year enrollment fell by 5 percent. Now, citing a research error, they say it actually increased.

Major Error Skewed Freshman Enrollment Data

Freshman enrollment did not decline this fall, as previously reported in the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s annual enrollment report...

Fewer New Med Students Are Black, Hispanic

While the number of first-year medical students in the U.S. rose 0.8 percent over all between fall 2023–24 and fall...
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How the FAFSA Got Back on Track

U.S. under secretary of education James Kvaal reflects on last year’s difficult FAFSA rollout and what’s ahead.

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In-State, Black and Latino Enrollments Up Across UC System

The University of California system has been under pressure to enroll more in-state students for years. Newly released data shows that it’s making progress.

Promising Results for Tennessee Adult College Advising Program

Navigate Reconnect, Tennessee’s college advising program for adults age 25 and older, has been successful in helping adult learners get...
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Online Degrees Out of Reach

Fewer than half of students at the largest nonprofit online institutions earn a degree after eight years. Is it an unfortunate reality or a cry for accountability?