Not every STEM field shows the same level of growth but those related to computer sciences, technology, manufacturing, engineering and health, are exploding.
COVID-19 exacerbated years of financial hardship, forcing the Oakland women’s college to stop admitting students after fall 2021 and discontinue as a stand-alone liberal arts institution.
A new National Clearinghouse Student Research Center report shows additional drops for public four-year institutions and continued struggles for community colleges.
While some bemoan the loss of in-person classes, the remote learning forced by COVID-19 offers us an opportunity to expand access, confront opportunity gaps, and prepare for future growth of higher education.
According to a new study, 85% say they will be challenged to pay for higher education in 2021-22. But there are strategies colleges and universities can take to help.