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.
A growing number of U.S. colleges are turning to retired military officers to lead their institutions, valuing their backgrounds in strategy, management and crisis response. Leaders say their new roles reflect a continued commitment to public service and developing future generations.
As student-athletes capitalize on their personal brands, new opportunities—and liabilities—are emerging for universities, athletic conferences, donors and sponsors.
Historical barriers to funding and support aren't stopping HBCUs from finding key partners to drive innovation in the classroom and back-end operations.
College students in the U.S. say financial strain, political turmoil, loneliness and job uncertainty are weighing heavily on them. From tuition costs to visa worries, students are trying to stay hopeful while navigating mounting pressures on campus and beyond.
Some colleges are slowly deploying generative AI into academics and operations. San Jose State University President Cynthia Teniente-Matson is championing a vision of "AI everywhere."
