Federal student loan rules for graduate school borrowers are changing for the first time in nearly two decades, and the effects are causing a hard reckoning for current university business models.
With AI use rising to 88% and cost, convenience and career outcomes shaping choices, colleges may need to view enrollment as ongoing trust-building— not a one-time yield metric.
The question facing universities is no longer whether campus networks must evolve, but whether they are designed to support the next decade of academic ambition.
The most successful learning environments go beyond function, acting as active participants in the learning process to help students focus and flourish.
The 2026 Best Online Programs rankings from U.S. News & World Report highlight online education as a key pathway for working adults, parents and military service members who need flexibility while earning a degree.
As it becomes harder to cultivate connections on campus, dining programs are emerging as a quiet driver of student engagement, belonging, and persistence.