The text of the tax portion of the legislative bill, released by the House Ways and Means Committee, raises the tax on the earnings of the largest university endowments to 21%, bringing it in line with the corporate tax rate.

More states are letting community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees, expanding access for rural students. This shift aims to fill workforce gaps and provide affordable education options.

A third of college graduates feel their degrees were a waste, according to an Indeed survey, though research shows dissatisfaction is more common among those with humanities or arts degrees than in fields like engineering or computer science.

With study time significantly lower than in past generations, experts argue colleges must reset expectations—encouraging full-time students to treat their education as a 35-hour-per-week commitment.