Higher ed

FAFSA armed with new warning against low-performing schools

Over 1,300 institutions are now flagged for producing graduates with low financial earnings. Which public colleges were included?

Dual enrollment is among top reasons for college completion rates

Over half of all students who enrolled in college in the fall of 2019 with dual enrollment earned a credential within four years.

What’s launching FAFSA toward historic completion rates this year?

Between lightning-fast completion times and innovative state policy, FAFSA completion rates are up 12% over the Class of 2023, according to the National College Attainment Network. 

A snapshot of the enormous funding reduction for public universities this year

Recent economic headwinds and policy changes have led to proposed or enacted cuts to public university and college funding across at least 15 states this year.

Career outcomes improve for college students, but gaps remain

While most college graduates gain financially from higher education, many still face barriers to affordable programs that lead to meaningful work—and many good jobs remain unfilled, says report.

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.

Three ways leaders can build lasting university partnerships

The School District of Philadelphia and two major universities are reshaping how research gets done. They are moving “at the pace of K12 policy,” not “the pace of the Ivy League."

Ranking the best public universities—and more

U.S. News & World Report unveiled its 2026 Best Colleges ranking at a time when higher ed faces federal scrutiny.

Why students in need don’t complete the FAFSA and other scholarships

While FAFSA filing rates are rising, many graduating students are attending college without tapping into the full array of financial aid resources available to them.

LinkedIn leans into the college rankings season with new list

Princeton Review also releases its latest list, picking the top colleges in for financial aid, career services, food and dozens of other categories

Which states have the best community college systems?

A new list ranks the top community colleges by cost, retention rate, and future earnings, among other key outcomes.