A survey conducted in September among 1,012 students revealed that the economy and cost of living are the most crucial issues influencing students’ voting decisions in the upcoming election. 52 percent of respondents selected this as the most important issue. Other significant concerns identified in the survey, which was carried out by Inside Higher Ed … Read more
PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is thrilled to introduce Savvas PathMaker, a comprehensive solution for college and career readiness that empowers students to start preparing for post-high school success. With a focus on flexibility for educators and choice for students, Savvas PathMaker offers a wide range of online dual-enrollment and career and technical … Read more
Students who have dropped out of college cite financial issues as a major barrier to re-enrolling. The cost of pursuing higher education continues to be a significant challenge for student retention and success, as more than half of individuals with some college experience but no degree are unable to return to school due to financial … Read more
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