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.
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.
A new analysis found FAFSA changes made 1.7 million more students eligible for maximum Pell Grants in 2025-26, including more than 215,000 recent high school graduates. Advocates said the simplified process is working, but warned flat Pell funding could erode its impact.
Despite its increasing role in the economy (and in students' lives), many colleges and universities stop at plagiarism while developing their AI policies.
Scammers using stolen identities pose as “ghost students,” enroll online at community colleges, and collect Pell grants and loans before disappearing. Investigators say they have 200+ open cases and have tied more than $350 million in fraud to the schemes.
Many students receive little information about HBCUs during early college planning, according to a new study from the United Negro College Fund. Limited classroom discussion and low awareness may shape which colleges they consider.
From empty seats to shared success: Course-sharing can keep students on track to graduate and create fiscal and operational efficiencies for institutions.
