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This college celebrates its largest incoming class in 5 years after nearly merging

Alcino Donadel | May 09, 2023

With 285 first-year students and 21 transfers, Hampshire College follows four years of improving enrollment since its nearly fatal 2019 crash.

Which states rank best in higher education? One report weighs in

Alcino Donadel | May 01, 2023

U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its latest rankings of the country's best states for higher education, analyzing the share of each state's college degree holders, graduation rates and more.

3 ways to improve student choice and why it's important for higher ed's health

Alcino Donadel | April 30, 2023

Only 51% of students who began a four-year degree in 2012 completed a degree within eight years at that institution, according to NCES. Bellwether believes a nonlinear higher education system can regain students' trust and recapture their valuation of a postsecondary degree.

Over 140 and counting former leaders push back on legislative threats to higher ed

Alcino Donadel | April 17, 2023

Champions of Higher Education kicked off their public campaign last Friday to denounce recent legislation countrywide that they view threatens higher education and, by extension, the nation's democracy. Among the supporters are nine former state university system leaders from Louisiana, Maryland, California and Wisconsin, to name a few.

Degrees from these colleges guarantee handsomely higher salaries in finance

Alcino Donadel | April 10, 2023

A degree in finance from some of the country's most esteemed private institutions can earn a student at least $30,000 more than the median B.A. graduate earns, according to data collected by Looking Glass Institute.

Students, faculty defend DEI at Texas colleges as lawmakers consider banning such efforts

April 10, 2023

Angela Valenzuela, a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin, was among dozens who waited nearly 12 hours at the Capitol on Thursday for a chance to testify against a bill that would dismantle many DEI programs at state universities and schools. More than 70 people registered to testify, but only about 40 […]

Notre Dame football is independent. Should it be?

Andy Dunn | April 10, 2023

It behooves most colleges and universities to analyze the financial contribution of their student-athletes by sports teams. Adding or removing a team could substantially impact an institution’s tuition revenue, financial aid, and instructional expenses.