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Withheld Adult Education Funds Worry Community Colleges

The federal government paused about $716 million for adult education programs. Community college leaders fear they may have to cut staff and services.

Europe Must Do More to Protect Data Under Trump, ERC Head Says

Disappearance of U.S.-hosted data should be “wake-up call” for scientific community, conference hears.

Two adult learners at Wichita State University in Kansas work on their laptops.

Listen: Meeting Adult Learners When and Where They Are

In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, we discuss Wichita State University’s adult bridge program to support the transition into higher education.

Harvard president Alan Garber, a light-skinned man with gray hair and a beard, wearing academic regalia at Harvard's 2025 commencement.

Trump Targets Harvard’s Accreditation, Will Subpoena International Student Records

Federal agencies are increasing pressure on the university, which still hasn’t acceded to the government’s sweeping demands. The institution says it’s facing retaliation.

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FAFSA Completion Rate Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Nearly 54 percent of graduating high school seniors had completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as of June...
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Trump Admin. Tweaks 90-10 Regs

The change is expected to have a minimal impact on students, but critics worry about the precedent.

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To Avoid Program Closures, PASSHE Explores Course Sharing

After years of declining enrollment, Pennsylvania’s 14-campus higher education system is piloting plans to allow students to access courses beyond their home institution.

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Black, Hispanic, First-Gen Students Receive Shorter Letters of Recommendation

Even for the highest-achieving first-generation students, counselors were less likely to include details about things like intellectual promise and extracurricular activities.