Northern Illinois University president Lisa Freeman served on the state’s Commission on Equitable Public University Funding. Their task was to create a “data-driven approach” to funding higher-ed.

Helping adult learners requires a system and institution-wide focus on providing effective support throughout the process and ensuring students receive credit for their past achievements. 

Although students' perspectives of college have changed, new research affirms that a bachelor's degree will be the best route to a good job by 2031.

Hiring funnels for MBA graduates were stronger than for bachelor's earners and industry candidates in 2023 and possibly 2024, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council.