The number of added students—9,112 more going into higher education this year — has also never been so high. The state now has a total of 216,117 enrolled across its eight traditional schools in its public system.
The number of international students who entered the U.S. in August fell by 19% compared to last year. These schools are already announcing budget cuts.
By demonstrating clear, tangible pathways from education to employment, institutions don't just prepare students for a first job—they prove the enduring value of a degree.
Graduate enrollment leaders face a pressing challenge: Technology has become central to enrollment management, but too often tools are underutilized, poorly adopted, or misaligned with institutional goals. Without a structured onboarding process, even the most advanced systems risk becoming barriers instead of solutions - creating inefficiencies, cultural resistance, and missed opportunities for innovation. In this […]
Stacker, using Niche’s 2026 rankings, compiled a list of the nation’s best public colleges based on academics, admissions, cost and student life. Topping the list were the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, the University of California–Los Angeles and the University of Virginia.