More than 2.4 million students went to college last fall for certificates or "non-degree" credentials, part of a shift in consumer and employer demand for "just-in-time" learning, according to a report by National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 5 at 12 p.m. ET Paying for tuition has become an increasingly complex process, with 55% of U.S. students relying on three or more funding sources to cover their education costs. In fact, 74% of students report that managing their financial-related activities requires moderate to very high effort, according to the 2025 Student Financial Experience Report by TouchNet, and research and analytics company College Pulse. In this podcast, we will discuss these and other results from this year's report along with actionable insights that will help institutions shift from complexity to convenience to better serve their students.

The Department is investigating two separate cases at the University of Pennsylvania and San Jose State University involving the participation of a transgender woman on a women's athletic team.

Utah lawmakers are reviewing higher education funding to align degrees with workforce needs, with Senator Chris Wilson advocating for resource reallocation over broad cuts.