Administrators’ role in student mental health

The roadmap for a mentally healthy school community starts at the top.

April 15, 2024

Harvard University revives standardized testing requirements

With the reversal, the top-ranked college becomes the latest Ivy League school to shed test-optional policies for applicants.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 11, 2024

Dartmouth basketball vote shows unionization ‘can happen anywhere,’ attorney says

The Ivy League school’s saga isn’t over yet, but the potential wage-and-hour implications of the vote are vast.

By Ryan Golden • April 10, 2024

FAFSA submissions from high school seniors are down 27.1%

Concerns about possible enrollment declines are growing amid the fraught rollout of the new federal student aid form.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 9, 2024

Republican attorneys general blast Federal Work-Study guidance on election-related jobs

The state officials urged the Education Department to reconsider allowing students to be paid under the program for help with nonpartisan voter drives.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 4, 2024

The power of peer mentorship to increase resource utilization and sense of belonging

A recent survey of over 2,000 students highlights a staggering two-thirds of the population are unaware of vital support services. Is this simply a failure of communication?

April 1, 2024

Housing subsidy for community college students launches in Maryland county

“Stable and affordable housing is a significant determinant of academic success and economic mobility,” Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said.

By Danielle McLean • March 29, 2024

Students won’t be able to correct FAFSA forms until April

The notice from the U.S. Department of Education marks yet another delay in the fraught rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2024

Half of graduates end up underemployed — what does that mean for colleges?

Researchers examined what kind of jobs graduates were landing and whether they required a college diploma.

By Lilah Burke • March 25, 2024

Gen Z is attending college online — and their parents are joining them. Here’s how to help.

Colleges can encourage parental support while still maintaining boundaries, says a student success expert at Penn State World Campus.

By Dawn Coder • March 25, 2024

Just 47% of public schools rate themselves highly on college prep

NCES also found only 62% of public schools include college and career milestones in their graduation requirements.

By Naaz Modan • March 20, 2024

Education Department plans to ramp up transmission of FAFSA data to colleges

The agency also announced fixes to issues that prevented some students from completing the form, though it flagged several new glitches.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 14, 2024

College Board declares launch of shorter, digital SAT a success

The new test, debuting this month in the U.S., takes less time to complete and has shorter passages for the reading and writing sections.

By Kara Arundel • March 13, 2024

How universities can prepare graduates for an AI-driven world

Colleges should focus on teaching the life skills that will outlast inevitable technological changes, the president of High Point University contends.

By Nido Qubein • March 11, 2024

FAFSA submissions from high school seniors are down 38%

Members of the class of 2024 submitted roughly 1.1 million forms by Feb. 23, according to a recent analysis from the National College Attainment Network.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 7, 2024

Dartmouth men’s basketball players vote to unionize

The historic election could have seismic implications for the ongoing debate over whether college athletes should be considered employees.

By Laura Spitalniak • March 5, 2024

Udemy reports surge in demand for AI, IT and leadership training

Workers are interested in applying new tech skills, as well as developing “human” skills that AI can’t replace, according to the learning platform.

By Carolyn Crist • March 5, 2024

How engaged learning inspires students to reach their full potential

Elon University’s Professor Sirena Hargrove-Leak offers her thoughts on how engaged learning can support students in overcoming self-doubt and building the confidence needed to succeed in college and beyond.

March 4, 2024

Fewer job posts contain educational requirements so far in 2024, Indeed says

While fewer job posts contain degree requirements, these changes don’t necessarily reflect a shift in actual hires, other studies have shown.

By Carolyn Crist • March 1, 2024

Some employers are wary of Gen Z workers. What can colleges do?

Experts suggested ways for higher education institutions to help students learn critical workplace skills, such as oral communication and empathy. 

By Kate Rix • Feb. 26, 2024

How do state appropriations impact graduation rates among underrepresented students?

Peer-reviewed research found that an increase in state money can lead to better outcomes, especially among Black and Latinx students.

By Lilah Burke • Feb. 26, 2024

Yale reinstates standardized test requirement for applicants

However, the university said students could report Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores as an alternative to the SAT or ACT.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 22, 2024

Pandemic learning loss could create another enrollment hurdle. What can higher ed do?

WICHE advised higher ed leaders to track K-12 assessment results and make a plan for getting prospective students college ready.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 20, 2024

How universities can foster a global perspective in every student

Given the importance of global learning and study abroad programs to student development and early career outcomes, how can universities provide avenues for all students to pursue a global education?

Feb. 20, 2024

Hybrid state funding model may increase community college enrollment

However, completion rates for degrees and certificates are not affected by the funding mechanism, researchers found.

By Danielle McLean • Feb. 14, 2024