José Luis Cruz Rivera is putting Northern Arizona University on the map by doing the opposite of what U.S. News & World Report wants.

Consider this: Parents helping with their child's college search may define "affordability" differently than some higher ed leaders. Here's what leaders can do about that.

Informed higher ed leaders aim to keep their fingers on the pulse of what's on college students' minds. In case additional insights are needed, a new survey is tracking students' feelings about cost, careers and safety.

Families reported spending $28,409 on the 2023-24 academic year, and they paid nearly half with income and savings, according to Sallie Mae. There was also clear evidence of the impacts of FAFSA troubles. 

David A. Thomas will leave Morehouse College having increased applications from high-achieving students and raised more funds than any of the school's previous leaders. In other moves, Berklee College of Music has picked its next president.

Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas at Austin will get funds to visit more students in rural communities and small towns.

Bill A4538, if passed, would prohibit public colleges and universities from raising undergraduate tuition by more than 2% over the prior academic year.

Former U.S. senator Ben Sasse, who cited his wife's health issues and other family matters as reasons for his departure, was the second president of a major Florida university to resign in recent days.