Should Public Colleges Play the Merit-Aid Game?
Public flagships and regional state colleges are devoting part of their institutional aid to non-needy students.
A Massive Gift Highlights Pell’s Declining Purchasing Power
A new partnership with the Dell Foundation will help UT Austin’s low-income students — while also showing just how much they need.
What the Future Holds for Higher Ed
The predictions are in for 2020 and beyond: College closures. Admissions scrutiny. Big Brother U.
Higher Ed’s Rickety Ladder
A new series examines colleges’ role in social mobility. Instead of acting as a leveler, higher ed often reinforces economic differences.
The Personal Stakes of Student Debt
About one in six American adults has student debt. If you’re one of them, we want to hear from you.
Do Teens Think College Will Be Worth It?
A survey offers a view into what young people think about college.
What College Graduates Earn — At Least at First
Get ready to dig into the most granular data we’ve ever had about what colleges graduates earn. Plus, we introduce you to our new intern.
Helping More Than Just Star Students
A university well-known for helping high-achieving minority students earn science, math, and engineering degrees is testing support for a broader range of students.
What Do College Athletes Really Think?
On their way out the door, here’s what student-athletes say about their experience.
Some College, No Degree. Now What?
About one in six U.S. adults went to college and left before earning a credential. New data details the paths they take and what might be able to help them finish.