Research has found that while students can benefit from working during college, work may also disrupt their studies. Latino and female students are two of the groups most likely to work while in college.

Texas community colleges offer more bachelor’s degrees than ever, but only 4,500 students enrolled last fall compared with 114,000 at public universities. Leaders say the programs are affordable paths to good jobs but face low awareness and lingering doubts.

Across the nation, community colleges are showing what’s possible when design keeps pace with mission.

First-year students aren't the only fresh faces on campus. What do these leaders' strategic similarities tell us about higher ed this academic year?