Briefings

Sticker shock: More than 80% of recent H.S. grads didn’t even look at high-priced colleges

A new Niche report shows thoughts and patterns from many incoming freshman concerned about pricing in higher education.

BU president now 4th major college leader in Boston area to announce exit this year

Robert Brown joins other esteemed leaders from MIT, Harvard and Tufts to step away during the pandemic.

Pell by the numbers: The power of expanding the federal grant program

A new brief from NASFAA reveals the stunning impact that doubling Pell could have on future students attending both public and private institutions.

Are these the 50 best ‘small’ college areas to live and study in the U.S.?

From economic mobility to sheer fun, these locations are among the most engaging for higher education students.

Dropping tuition by 62%, this small college becomes more ‘transparent’ on pricing

Colby-Sawyer takes the rare step of dropping published prices in hopes that it can change perception for students concerned with cost.

Go green? Growth potential is strong for degree programs around climate

More than 1,500 colleges and universities have tracks that focus on the environment, but more are needed as national workforce expands.

Is catering to part-time students a smart move for colleges?

A new report from Complete College America shows institutions must start meeting shifting demographics and student need.

Most students can’t afford cost of 4-year or 2-year colleges

Recent loan relief helps millions now, but the future looks murky for higher education unless changes are made, including doubling the Pell Grant, says NCAN's Kim Cook.

New vaccines get green light as University of Illinois deals with huge COVID outbreak

Booster shots could be a difference-maker this fall, but will colleges impose mandates or will students accept them?

Is higher ed to blame for lack of gender, racial equity in workforce?

A new report from Georgetown unveils gaps in key industries, fueled by lack of representation of Blacks, Hispanics and women in top fields.

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