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Introducing impact: How higher ed can win the value battle

Advancement teams are approaching donors with an extra emphasis on universities' ability to shape a state's success.

These trends are shaping college tuition and student aid

In 2025, more students are relying on federal aid. Researchers say it's a sign of progress in making college more affordable.

A college degree is an afterthought among high schoolers

Meanwhile, the majority of adults agree that higher education is headed in the wrong direction, new research confirms.

Why networking has become more valuable than a college degree

One-third of 2025 college graduates are unemployed and actively seeking work. Here's how college leaders can help.

Worried about cheating? Research finds new risks posed by AI

A large-scale review finds that AI can produce advice on self-harm, suicide planning, disordered eating and substance abuse.

Survey: Big Beautiful Bill may reshape college enrollment plans

Fewer years in school means less tuition—the bottom line for many college students in light of Trump's new budget bill.

5 themes shaping student housing in 2025

Housing plays a critical role in the holistic student experience, yet one in three schools still lack formal feedback mechanisms for measuring resident satisfaction.

Freezing research: Here are 4 ways schools feel the chill

For the good of the country and the world, we can all hope that university research in crucial areas will continue. 

Here are 12 ways your students are using AI

Nearly a quarter of students are using AI to do their assignments for them, a new survey asserts. That's not the only way they're using the technology.

The best way to get stop-outs back to college

As of August 2024, 39% of first-time bachelor's degree-seeking students were not completing their program within eight years. The reason: students don't see a clear path to completion.