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One new thing: colleges use AI to address civic challenges

A new report says colleges should use AI not just on campus but to help solve public and civic challenges. Examples at Tulane and Northeastern show AI supporting work such as court monitoring, procurement and public communication.

How schools can keep up as AI changes college search

Colleges and universities must revisit their strategies to ensure their schools show up online and that AI tools are sharing the correct data in their summaries.

A look at some of the largest U.S. colleges

Here's a noncomprehensive list of seven colleges—one private—that enroll more than 48,000 students.

Unaccredited law schools: pros and cons

Even if graduates of unaccredited law schools save money upfront, their career prospects often suffer. They have significantly lower bar-passage and employment rates than peers from accredited programs.

Colleges that accept the most international students

Among 368 universities with at least 500 international applicants, the average acceptance rate for fall 2024 was 42%, and a few institutions admitted all applicants.

College ranking categories will be updated based on new carnegie classifications

The change will make some specialized schools newly eligible for national and regional rankings, while a small number of colleges will shift categories to better reflect their programs and degree offerings.

8 Colleges With Four-Year On-Campus-Living Policies

Many colleges require freshmen to live on campus for community and convenience, but a few—like the eight private schools below—mandate on-campus housing all four years.

Consider taking community college classes while at a 4-Year university

University and community college might seem like an either-or choice. However, it’s possible to be enrolled in both simultaneously, experts say. In fact, many four-year university students leverage community college to meet their academic goals.

Why college freshman enrollment declined and what it could mean for students

Overall freshman enrollment declined by 5%, according to recent data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. While it's difficult to pinpoint the exact cause or causes, many experts believe the troubled 2024-2025 "Better FAFSA" rollout contributed to the freshman enrollment decline.

Data privacy tips for college students

As cybersecurity risks increase across industries, colleges—which increasingly depend on apps and software for teaching, learning and operations—remain valuable targets for cybercriminals and data...

The pandemic fueled a mental health crisis at colleges. How can we fix it?

There is a crisis on college campuses across America. Over the past decade, the share of college students experiencing depression has nearly doubled from...

Child Care on College Campuses: What to Know

Nearly 1 in 4 undergraduate students and about one-third of graduate students have children, and campus child care can help address some of the...