The share of the U.S. population that's over the age of 65 has grown significantly in the past two decades, and colleges are looking to those septa- and octogenarians to become part of campus life.
Small, religiously affiliated colleges in rural areas are facing declining enrollment and financial challenges, forcing many to close or merge. Some schools are attempting to avoid this fate by partnering, a strategy other struggling institutions are closely watching.
As state budgets tighten and calls for return on investment rise, performance-based funding models are proliferating—but not all models are created equal.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin paused over $600 million in funding requests for 10 renovation and expansion projects at Virginia's higher education institutions to prepare for possible statewide repercussions stemming from uncertainty about the country's economic future.
Graduates, many of whom worked at least one job to afford basic necessities, are finding employment. Here's what some students did in college to get ahead.
The unemployment rate for recent college grads reached 5.8% in March, up from 4.6% the same time a year ago, according to an April report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Research universities preparing for significant budget cuts could be squeezed even further by the increasing costs of supplies due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, one procurement expert says.
Universities that invest in modern, purpose-built police stations will not only improve campus safety operations but also signal commitment and build confidence.
Thirty billboards from the Berkshires to Cape Cod highlight the impact of understaffing at Massachusetts community colleges, resulting from inadequate pay for staff and faculty.
A report by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression found that more than 1,000 U.S. college students were punished for their speech between 2020 and 2024, with 63% facing disciplinary actions.
