Micah Ward

Micah Ward is a University Business staff writer. He recently earned his master’s degree in Journalism at the University of Alabama. He spent his time during graduate school working on his master’s thesis. He’s also a self-taught guitarist who loves playing folk-style music.

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Gender identity and sexual orientation will no longer be protected under Title IX. Instead, schools will return to enforcing protections on the basis of biological sex.

College enrollment shows strong gains after a long decline

Undergraduate and graduate programs deliver a welcome turnaround for higher ed leaders after a national decline of nearly 84,000 students in 2022.

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By 2041, high school graduation numbers will decrease by 13%, exacerbating the pressures felt by colleges as they brace an enrollment cliff.

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Higher education "can and must renew American democracy." In fact, the two are linked in more ways than you might think, new research suggests.

3 reasons state funding to public colleges is rising

For only the second time in history, state funding to public colleges in 2023 exceeded per-student funding levels unseen since before the Great Recession, new research suggests.

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The top college town in the U.S. boasts an exceptional economic environment and has the fifth-best annual job growth rate, according to a new study.

How politics are shaping high schoolers’ college choices

The political makeup of a college can determine your graduates' college choice. Here's how to guide them on their search.

Ransomware isn’t setting records this year. But it’s still a big threat

In 2023, we saw a record-breaking number of ransomware attacks with 121 in total against K12 schools and higher education institutions.

These 5 AI tools are the most popular among students

Higher ed has proven itself willing to embrace AI for education, but which tools in particular dominate college campuses?

What will high school grads pursue if not college?

While 43% of Gen Zers would like to pursue options aside from a college degree, many of them don't have a clear picture of their postsecondary aspirations.

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