A 2025 survey of over 150 companies found that more than a quarter, 26%, were recruiting from a brief selection of schools, up from 17% that were doing the same in 2022, according to research from recruiting intelligence firm Veris Insights.
Shrinking state funding in the 1970s forced colleges to shift costs to students, ending the era of widespread tuition-free higher education. Expanded federal student loans then helped drive tuition sharply higher, according to History.
When digital environments are cohesive and intuitive, students report stronger satisfaction, reduced stress and a deeper sense of connection to their institution.
An unmanned underwater research vehicle, an event center to train hospitality students and an institute centered around federal defense research are among items on South Carolina colleges' budget wish list for the coming year.
Clemson University President Jim Clements came under scrutiny for serving on a corporate board linked to a controversial development near campus. The case highlights how such roles can expose colleges to conflict-of-interest concerns.
Students who are economically disadvantaged are far less likely to receive a degree or certificate. In Texas, nearly 60% of public education students are economically disadvantaged.
