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State Financial Aid on the Rise

States awarded 11 percent more financial aid to students in the 2022–23 academic year than the year before, the largest...
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Report: Lonely College Students Have Worse Sleep Habits

A new research study finds a relationship between insomnia, loneliness and time spent using electronic devices, highlighting opportunities to support student wellness.

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What 3 Ratings Agencies Project for Higher Ed in 2025

Recent reports from Moody’s Ratings, S&P Global and Fitch Ratings—taken together—offer a mixed outlook for the sector, particularly small, cash-strapped institutions.

Western Accreditor Decides Against Dropping DEI Language

Following feedback from members and outside organizations, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges’ Senior College and University Commission has...

Report: U of Wisconsin System Paid Huron $51M From 2019–23

The Universities of Wisconsin, a 13-institution system, paid Huron Consulting Group at least $51 million from 2019 to 2023, WORT...
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The Longhorn Long Shot

The University of Texas at Austin has rapidly become one of the most selective colleges in the country. That’s partly due to a 30-year-old state policy attracting national attention as an affirmative action alternative. But Texans say it’s no perfect model.

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Uncertain Changes Loom at Accreditation Conference

Trump has promised to overhaul higher ed. What that means for the sector was a focal point of discussion at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education meeting.

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DEI Bans Flourished in 2024. Politicians Aren’t Finished.

Six states passed new anti-DEI laws this year, leading institutions to change hiring practices, close DEI offices and end DEI trainings. Look for more in 2025.