Student Success and Retention

Sanction or sunset 58 college programs? Texas policy group says they should be

A state analysis shows the struggles of some institutions to give students a good early return on investment in specific academic fields.

Colleges lost nearly 300,000 transfers during first two years of COVID-19 pandemic

New National Clearinghouse Research report shows the difficulties colleges are having in trying to strengthen mobility.

U.S. News rankings: Columbia plummets, Princeton remains at top ahead of MIT

Still weighing reputation heavily, the new list includes mainstays near the top but a lot of publics in the top 40.

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.

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.

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.

In Forbes rankings, Harvard plummets to No. 15 while others rise to top

MIT earns spot at No. 1 overall for value, inclusion and retention, while UCLA leads pack of publics at No. 5.

Leveling silos: Anthology CEO discusses creating data cohesion for higher ed, students

Jim Milton talks about his company's merger with Blackboard and the benefits of creating seamless, simple comprehensive learner records.

Most Popular