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The Promise and Disappointment of Free College
New research on how some free college programs affect enrollment is promising. But it comes at a time when some of these programs are being scaled back due to the pandemic.
Pandemic Boosts Fundraising at Community Colleges
Several two-year colleges are reporting record fundraising years and more individual donors than ever before. The pandemic seems to have boosted efforts so far -- but will it last?
Opinion
Guidance for Financially At-Risk Colleges
Lawrence M. Schall, a former university president and now head of a regional accrediting agency, answers two key questions.
Capital Campaign Watch: Indiana U, Norwich, U California Davis, U Wisconsin Superior
Starting Off: Norwich University is launching a three-year campaign to raise $28 million. Major priorities of the campaign are scholarships...
College Promise Programs Wrestle With Pandemic Realities
As states begin slashing budgets, some free college programs are feeling the sting.
Report: Student Debt Flattening
The average amount of loans that bachelor's degree graduates hold has been relatively flat the past few years. But there's still much work to do, experts say.
Sacred Heart Drops Out of Multi-Institution Acquisition Plan
Enrollment and financial projections for part of the deal came in lower than expected, university's president said.
Opinion
5 Ways to Financially Survive the Pandemic
Higher ed leaders must have the vision and moral compass to develop creative, ethical and responsible strategies to mitigate the effects of any short-term budget deficits, writes Kavita Daiya.