The Education of Our Electorate
More Democratic voters than Republican voters have a college degree. It wasn't always this way.
The Part of the FAFSA We Don’t Talk Enough About
Verification is a step many of us know little about but that millions of students must complete. What do these extra checks accomplish?
Who Carries the Weight of Student Debt
Not everyone is affected equally by borrowing for college. And, maybe even more than we thought, paying back these loans has become a family affair.
Mapping Our Local Network
We’re continuing to add dedicated coverage of colleges to more cities and states. Our newest partners are Mississippi Today and Lookout Santa Cruz.
Who’s Not Going to College
One of the clearest messages in early enrollment data: Community colleges are in trouble.
Expanding in El Paso and Pittsburgh
With new partners, we're adding more higher-ed reporting in Texas and Pennsylvania.
In the Hot Seat, Presidents Defend Their Pandemic Leadership
Every year, for decades now, college presidents and education journalists have met in New York City for a…
Policing College Athletes, in Big and Small Ways
What do conduct policies say about the relationship colleges have with players?
Revisiting Our Road Trip
The pragmatism of the people we met a year ago has remained clear. For them, college has been a tool in their lives.
Are Colleges Meeting Their Social Responsibility?
In times of crises, colleges can facilitate tough conversations, spur economic renewal, and attack systemic racism. But they also get in their own way.