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.

Why networking has become more valuable than a college degree

One-third of 2025 college graduates are unemployed and actively seeking work. Here's how college leaders can help.

3 ways schools are reversing math declines

The math crisis is perhaps "one of the most fixable" issues in American education, new research suggests. Try replicating these practices.

Ranking the best public universities—and more

U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 Best Colleges Ranking at a time when higher ed faces federal scrutiny.

Education Department’s latest priority: ‘Patriotic education’

According to the Education Department, a patriotic education prioritizes a "unifying and uplifting" portrayal of the nation's founding ideals.

Education Department cuts $350 million for minority-serving grants

The funding will be reallocated to programs "that do not include discriminatory racial and ethnic quotas," the Department of Education says.

Here is the size of the latest Nation’s Report Card decline

The first results since the pandemic reveal continuously sliding reading, science and math scores for students entering and exiting high school.

Worried about cheating? Research finds new risks posed by AI

A large-scale review finds that AI can produce advice on self-harm, suicide planning, disordered eating and substance abuse.

These top 50 small colleges stand out for their accessibility

Forbes' Top 50 Small Colleges are known for their focus on undergraduate education and students' access to their professors.

The No. 1 reason chronic absenteeism hasn’t improved in K12

Since COVID, schools have urged families to take the mildest of symptoms seriously, exacerbating attendance issues, new research shows.

Is this the ‘only’ college ranking for the working-class student?

Washington Monthly doesn't rate what it believes most 'best-of' lists seek to reward: an institution's wealth, prestige and exclusivity.

The latest look at troubling K12 teacher shortages in 2025

A new report finds U.S. teacher shortages worsening for the second consecutive year, with states increasingly relying on emergency hires and even international recruitment.

Survey: Big Beautiful Bill may reshape college enrollment plans

Fewer years in school means less tuition—the bottom line for many college students in light of Trump's new budget bill.

Career prep now starts in 5th grade, feds say

The Trump Administration is prioritizing workforce development in schools to fill jobs in high-demand areas.

Colleges must show they don’t consider race in admissions

Colleges and universities must provide admissions data to show they are prioritizing test scores and academic achievements.

5 themes shaping student housing in 2025

Housing plays a critical role in the holistic student experience, yet one in three schools still lack formal feedback mechanisms for measuring resident satisfaction.