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Republicans Could Abolish the Education Department. How Might That Work?
Trump and his allies want to dismantle the 45-year-old agency. But doing so would be more complicated than they say.
Is the ‘College for All’ Movement Ending?
Ben Wildavsky and Richard Whitmire write that something ominous may be behind declines in freshman enrollments.
Law School Application Surge Projected
New Cal State Campaign Will Emphasize Postgraduation Success
Since 2009, the massive university system has run Graduation Initiatives. The latest likely won’t meet its goals. Now leaders plan to emphasize what happens to students after they earn degrees.
College Is Worth It to Black, Latino and Indigenous Students
New research from the Pell Institute finds that, despite challenges and setbacks students of color face in pursuit of a college degree, BIPOC learners see value in higher education. The report offers 13 recommendations to improve success for these learners.
Transfer Champions Unite
Join the creation of a comprehensive, dynamic transfer resource hub built by and for the transfer community.
The FAFSA Change Behind Colleges’ Pell Progress
Colleges are touting big boosts in Pell recipients this fall, made possible by the new FAFSA’s revised eligibility requirements. Does that mean they have more low-income students?
Is the Fix In?
A lawsuit accusing the College Board of colluding with colleges to inflate prices raises ethical questions, including about the role of noncustodial parents, Jim Jump writes.