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Universities Can’t Accommodate All the Computer Science Majors
High interest in the field has led to overcrowded classes and other issues. Now some institutions are adding requirements to help force students out of the major.
What Do Universities Owe Their Donors?
Some megadonors are outraged over institutions’ responses to the Israel-Hamas war. But experts say big checks shouldn’t buy influence over university leaders.
Veterans ‘Check the Boxes’ Colleges Now Seek
A growing number of colleges are actively recruiting military service members and veterans and expanding support services for them.
Success Program Launch: Making College Pathways Visible for Rural High Schoolers
A community college in Montana is putting a new spin on dual enrollment by providing free one-credit course offerings to local high school students, with content aimed at preparing them for life after graduation.
Report: Young People Want to Get to Work Sooner
Nondegree pathways are growing in popularity among high school graduates. A new report reveals a gap between students’ knowledge of available opportunities beyond a four-year degree and their interest in skills-based learning.
In ‘Buyer’s Market,’ Tuition Increases Haven’t Outpaced Inflation
The College Board’s 2023 “Pricing and Student Aid” report shows that average published tuition and fees increased this year, but the increase was less than the rate of inflation.
Feeling Adrift Drives Anxiety, Depression in Young Adults
A study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education found that three in five young adults felt their lives lacked meaning and purpose.
Debunking Perceptions About Value of Humanities Degrees
An American Academy of Arts and Sciences report found humanities majors in all but four states had median incomes at least 40 percent higher than workers with only a high school degree.