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Arizona's 4-Year Public Universities Form Alliance
New alliance targets improving graduation rates and retention rates and admitting students from low-income families.
UT Austin Sees Increase in Pell Enrollment
The Texas flagship university is seeing an increase in low-income enrollment at a time when many higher education experts are worried that the most vulnerable students are putting their educations on hold.
Report: College Access Remains Inequitable at Selective Publics
An examination of the most selective public universities in the country found that representation of students of color has seen few -- if any -- improvements since 2000.
Pandemic Worsened Public Higher Ed's Biggest Challenges
The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated issues like government funding, student mental health and diversity and inclusion, according to a new report by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.
Can Public College Systems Stave Off Closures?
Some public colleges are already on the chopping block. But as college and university systems brace for incoming state budget cuts, they can streamline services and work cohesively to save money, experts say.
UC Faculty: Keep Tests, for Now
The University of California's Academic Senate declines to endorse test-optional admissions policies for the system.
Education Deserts
New report examines access to postsecondary opportunities by ZIP code, questions the impact of free college and says for-profit institutions fill gaps between public colleges.
Flagships Fail on Financial Equity
Most public flagship universities are failing to meet the financial needs of low- and middle-income students, a report finds, and are overly subsidizing wealthier students.