Advancement teams are reexamining how they accept donations as the potential fallout of accepting certain gifts rises.

Nearly all students and educators report using AI, but only 26% of educators say their institution has a formal policy.

With AI use rising to 88% and cost, convenience and career outcomes shaping choices, colleges may need to view enrollment as ongoing trust-building— not a one-time yield metric.

Large majorities of students believe their investment in higher ed is worthwhile, that their degrees will lead to jobs and that they can express themselves freely on campus