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Data-Based Decisions: Creating a Less Stressful Final Exam Schedule

A new tool at Bucknell University helps the registrar’s office develop an exam timetable that both accommodates faculty and reduces inconvenient timing for students.

Education Dept. Reminds Colleges to Tell Students Cost of Attendance

Colleges must tell any enrolled or prospective student the cost of attendance, and those that don’t could face a fine...

Harvard Law Enrolls Smallest Number of Black Students Since 1965

A year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled affirmative action in college admissions unconstitutional, the law schools at both universities...
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Looking Back at 2024 in Higher Ed

This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.

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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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.

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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 Actually Moves the Needle on Student Success?

A December report from the Brookings Institute identifies three evidence-based strategies that promote student persistence and completion and future considerations for higher education leaders.