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Swarthmore College to cover tuition for students from families making less than $200,000 annually

The announcement follows Swarthmore’s long-standing approach to access, according to the release, including the use of “need-blind” enrollment.

Drexel University to launch a 3-year medical school program to address workforce shortages, student debt

The new medical school option will target students pursuing careers in primary care, pediatrics and other specialties with shortages.

Swarthmore ‘charges’ student activists for disseminating literature the college calls ‘violent’ and ‘intimidating’

Eight students face possible expulsion after distributing protest materials criticizing board members’ ties to Israel. The administration said the materials included imagery and language it viewed as threatening or intimidating.

Princeton’s president says university will tighten budget because of endowment outlook

Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber said weaker endowment prospects could lead to program consolidations or cuts. He said the move reflects long-term financial trends, not an immediate crisis.

Pa. Gov. Shapiro’s higher education reforms come at a critical time, with declining enrollment and underfunding

The reform of the state’s higher education system by Gov. Josh Shapiro is coming during a period of underfunding, declining enrollment, college mergers and...

New Jersey’s community colleges are fighting against proposed $20 million cut in state aid

Educators, college administrators and students say this budget reduction would devastate students and the higher education community.