More of the agency's responsibilities are being handed off to other departments, which will take control of workforce programs, college access and child care.
Advancements in artificial intelligence and virtual reality are expanding experiential learning opportunities in healthcare, cybersecurity and beyond—with a surprising layer of realism in a low-stakes setting.
Some accreditation agencies acknowledge the process needs to evolve. But critics say the Trump administration is reshaping accreditation for political reasons, and risks undermining the legitimacy of the degrees colleges and universities award to students.
Enrollment growth for undergraduate certificates (6.6%) dwarfed that of associate and bachelor's degrees, according to preliminary figures from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
National news remains fixated on controversies at elite campuses, skewing the public’s perception of the institutions that serve the majority of students.
A recent Senate hearing examined ways to improve college financial transparency—from true costs to aid packages—to help families make informed choices. Lawmakers also discussed alternatives to four-year degrees to reduce costs.
The average 2025-26 tuition-and-fees sticker price for public two-year colleges is $4,150, which is an increase of 2.7% (or $110) for full-time students compared to last fall, according to an annual report on college pricing and student aid trends from the College Board.
