Shannon Murphy

Shannon Murphy is a freelance writer and contributor for University Business. She is from Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated from Tufts University in 2026 with a B.A. in English and Science, Technology and Society.

Enrollment

New surprising truths about meeting your enrollment target

Shannon Murphy - August 17, 2026

Selectivity was found to be the single best predictor of whether a college would meet its enrollment target.

College Value

Value of a college degree may depend on where you live

Shannon Murphy - August 13, 2026

Graduates in metropolitan areas are more likely to see a positive ROI than those in rural communities, thanks to greater job availability.