Liya Cui

Liya Cui is a freelance reporter whose coverage includes public policy, climate, food, and health. She has a master's degree in journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.

Academics

Bachelor’s degrees in humanities now at a 30-year low

Liya Cui - September 11, 2026

Students’ waning interest in the humanities contrasts with growth in other fields, such as engineering, healthcare and the natural sciences.

Academic Affairs

Academic censorship intensifies under new laws, report warns

Liya Cui - August 21, 2026

States are imposing gag orders, banning topics, taking more control of curricula and weakening tenure protections, PEN America says.

Access & Affordability

Public benefits play an important role in college access

Liya Cui - August 14, 2026

Here are four ways higher ed leaders can increase the chances a student will pursue education beyond high school, according to a new analysis.

College Value

Howard, N.C. A&T top a new set of HBCU rankings

Liya Cui - August 7, 2026

These 20 HBCUs excel at preparing graduates for long-term success, according to Forbes' first rankings of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.