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New analysis: Student loan borrowers with no degree

UB Custom Publishing | November 11, 2020

College dropouts experience longer-lasting debt burdens and are four times more likely to default on their student loans.

What are Joe Biden's 3 priorities for higher education?

Matt Zalaznick | November 10, 2020

Community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions get top billing in President-Elect Joe Biden's plan to expand access to higher education.

How colleges can help get a divided nation talking again

UB Custom Publishing | November 01, 2020

Eastern Michigan is one of many institutions providing forums for discussion on polarizing social issues to help students, the public gain an understanding of the other side

Leading in a crisis: Perspective from a college president

UB Custom Publishing | October 25, 2020

Tim Hall has helped transform New York's Mercy College and kept it strong through the pandemic. He shares his journey and advice to other higher education leaders

4 financial constraints facing student teachers

Matt Zalaznick | October 19, 2020

Concerns about compensation and paying back loans discourage college students from studying education and pursuing teaching careers

Medical schools offer a good but expensive student investment

UB Custom Publishing | October 14, 2020

A new report from the Association of American Medical Colleges shows that debt is holding steady at around $200,000 for graduates

Financial aid appeals in a pandemic

UB Custom Publishing | October 14, 2020

Recent research shows growth in professional judgment requests that lead to some students getting awarded more aid—but financial aid offices may need to do more to ensure awareness of the process and unbiased decision-making.

How to find earnings, debt potential for your college's majors

Matt Zalaznick | October 13, 2020

Higher degree attainment does not always lead to higher salaries, a new report has found. However, higher levels of education do not always equate to more debt.

Expanding access: What 4 free college plans would cost

Matt Zalaznick | October 06, 2020

Free-college programs, including Democratic presidential nominee's Joe Biden's proposal, cost between $28 billion and $75 billion in the first year but pay for themselves within a decade.