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Higher Ed’s Data Problem
Before it can benefit fully from the evidence-based decision-making that AI promises, the sector first needs to get its plumbing in order.
A Stunning Enrollment Surge
Total enrollment surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time and first-year enrollment grew 5.5 percent. It’s a shocking finding after last year’s enrollment pessimism—and a complete reversal from an erroneous earlier report.
The National Student Clearinghouse CEO’s Chaotic Final Month
Ricardo Torres, who led the NSC for 17 years, talks about the challenges facing higher ed and the major data error that could upend his organization’s research arm.
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.
‘Ruby Tuesday’ Is a Venue to Chew on Data at UTSA
Weekly meetings among student success professionals at the University of Texas at San Antonio guide data-based decision-making and offer opportunities for cross-departmental collaborations.
UArizona Now Wants to Be Called Arizona or U of A. UA Is Still Out.
Professors Worry About ‘Digital Surveillance’ of Their Work
Union’s survey of academics elicits concerns that electronic systems that track teaching, grades and research productivity limit independence and well-being.
New Data Consortium Wants Colleges to ‘Own’ Their AI Future
American Council on Education will lead global effort to pool data on tens of millions of students to improve learner success and collaborate on AI tools.