Editor’s note: The Athletic 134 is a weekly ranking of all FBS college football teams. It’s time to take notice of BYU. The Cougars are undefeated and have delivered Kansas State and SMU their only losses of the season. Yet BYU remains outside the top 10 in both the AP and Coaches polls. But not … Read more
In the 1970s, Congress pledged to fund a higher education system controlled by Indigenous communities, with the goal of serving students who had been historically disadvantaged by the nation’s mistreatment of Native Americans. This commitment led to the establishment of tribal colleges and universities, intended to address the impact of violence, racism, and cultural erasure … Read more
The text discusses the challenges and pitfalls faced by college presidents, particularly women and people of color, who have shorter tenures on average. It explores why college presidents are under fire for their views on controversial issues and their handling of campus protests. The text also highlights the story of Song Richardson, who left her … Read more
Alicia’s journey is a common one among many students in Tennessee. After graduating high school with a passion for business and marketing, she enrolled in a local community college through the Tennessee Promise program. However, with low ACT scores, she was placed in a general transfer pathway that did not align with her interests. Feeling … Read more
Students who have a GPA below 2.0 often receive notices from colleges warning them to improve their grades or risk losing financial aid and being dismissed from college. However, new research suggests that the way these notices are delivered may actually discourage students from pursuing higher education. A recent report by California Competes, a nonpartisan … Read more