The number of added students—9,112 more going into higher education this year — has also never been so high. The state now has a total of 216,117 enrolled across its eight traditional schools in its public system.
San Jacinto College in Pasadena is among several Texas community colleges reviewing their academic offerings. The move follows a viral video of a student confronting a professor over gender identity that sparked widespread political debate.
A bill filed by Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele would require colleges to rename specific campus roads after Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated last month while speaking at a Utah college. Institutions that do not comply would risk losing state funding.
The report, "50-State Comparison: Civics Education," examined civics requirements in high schools and colleges. The think tank argues many universities have neglected teaching American history and principles.
Transfer students continue to graduate at lower rates than their peers, held back by a system that makes it far too difficult to carry credits across institutions.
By demonstrating clear, tangible pathways from education to employment, institutions don't just prepare students for a first job—they prove the enduring value of a degree.
