Washington’s expanded summer Running Start program lets high schoolers take free community college courses for dual credit. Over 7,000 students enrolled last year, helping them fast-track degrees or prepare for technical careers.
The current boom in online programs may be the alternative revenue stream colleges need amid declining international enrollment, changes in endowment taxes, and cuts to federal and state funding.
Many international students come to the U.S. seeking work experience, but heightened scrutiny and shrinking career paths are leading some to reconsider their plans.
The State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media, officials said.
The Class of 2024's decreasing interest in attending four-year colleges and universities may be stemming from a lack of career guidance, according to this survey.
The Trump administration is directing federal agencies to cancel $100 million in contracts with Harvard University. Already facing billions in frozen federal funds, Harvard is challenging the actions in court as officials cite concerns over race-based admissions, antisemitism and a lack of “viewpoint diversity.”
National University's new co-learning hub blends childcare, high-speed WiFi and coffee stations to provide its online adult learners with a space to unwind, focus or both.
Facing rising college costs, more Gen Z students like Penelope Masotti are choosing skilled trades for financial stability. Masotti plans to study cosmetology after graduation, joining a growing shift away from traditional four-year degrees.
