High school and community college students in Illinois will soon be able to earn automatic admission to most state public universities based on their GPA—without even having to apply.
As confidence in higher education erodes, community colleges must clearly show how they support student success and drive local impact. By tracking credentials, wages and community outcomes, they can demonstrate lasting value—especially for underserved populations.
For those of us who believe that diversity is wealth, the stakes are high in building a campus climate that promotes a culture of open dialogue and empathetic listening,
The University of Alabama and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have each selected a president with a proven track record in academia and research.
Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act would penalize colleges with poor student loan outcomes and reward those with strong returns. Experts see potential benefits but warn the plan relies on data the government doesn't yet have.
Texas repealed its in-state tuition law for undocumented students, leaving many facing steep cost increases and uncertain futures. Advocates warn the change could limit college access and economic opportunity.
Over the last two years, students and campus groups are facing an unprecedented number of speech investigations by administrators and government officials, according to FIRE.
