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Opinion

A Letter to the Emerging Director of Financial Aid

David R. Smedley offers insights for new financial aid directors—and their senior administrator bosses.

Lawsuit Over Ivy League Sport Scholarship Ban Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit from current and former student athletes who challenged the Ivy League’s ban...

Lawsuit Accuses Colleges of Price Fixing

A class action lawsuit filed Monday accuses 40 of the most highly selective private American colleges and universities, as well...
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Disparities in the American Dream

For immigrant families of color, affording the full costs of college is still often out of reach, even after generations in this country, according to a new data analysis.

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Has the OPM Market Already Imploded?

A new report shows institutions are turning away from beleaguered online program managers en masse. Is it the end of the road for a once-thriving sector?

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Despite Reputation Drop, American Universities Remain Top-Ranked Globally

Times Higher Education’s 2025 World University Rankings show that while U.S. universities are well represented among top institutions, their collective reputation has declined over the past decade.

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Unlikely Enrollment Success Stories

Despite months of doomsaying for regional public universities, a number boasted surprisingly robust enrollment gains this fall. We took a closer look at six.

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Opinion

From Enrollment VP to Parent

Longtime enrollment professional Ryan J. Dougherty saw three disconnects and five surprising realities when he approached the college search as a parent.