In a time of greater political pressure to enhance college access, one campus leader from a small institution expressed "grave concerns about the willingness of society to continue, let alone increase, support of postsecondary education." One of 163 respondents to UB's survey of presidents, chancellors and provosts, the leader's comment reflects issues keeping top campus […]
Education played a key role in state and federal congressional races, and placed second among issues promoted in gubernatorial campaign ads. Twenty new governors took seats from incumbents, while Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives. Policy analysts said several gubernatorial candidates won on the promise of reforming higher ed systems to provide affordable […]
Every election season, hopeful candidates pitch various plans to make college affordable for everyone. And in the past few years, dozens of states, localities and schools have proposed free college policies sometimes known as “promise programs.” However, these initiatives often set strict requirements that exclude many students who need the most assistance. Jennifer Mishory, a […]
