Standardized tests are returning at some elite colleges while more than 1,800 schools remain test-optional, creating a confusing two-tier system. At the same time, AI is increasingly reviewing applications and international interest in U.S. colleges is declining.
President Trump is expected to host a White House roundtable with major college sports leaders and celebrities to discuss the future of college athletics. The meeting will focus on issues such as athlete compensation and the rapidly changing structure of the sport.
Large majorities of students believe their investment in higher ed is worthwhile, that their degrees will lead to jobs and that they can express themselves freely on campus
States are advancing new mandates that would increase oversight of public universities, targeting admissions, curriculum, tenure and accreditation. The measures could significantly change how campuses operate.
Four first-time voters offered mixed reactions to President Donald Trump's State of the Union, with one calling it "damage control." They emphasized the need for civil dialogue despite political differences.
A new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that earnings and job prospects vary widely by college major. The report finds higher unemployment in some tech fields and high underemployment in criminal justice and performing arts.
Eight students face possible expulsion after distributing protest materials criticizing board members' ties to Israel. The administration said the materials included imagery and language it viewed as threatening or intimidating.
