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Brown University Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Survivors Grappling With Recurring Trauma
The shooting occurred on the eve of the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre and marks at least the 391st mass shooting in the United States this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
December 15, 2025
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Medical School Enrollment Surpasses 100,000 for First Time as Applicant Pool Rebounds
The milestone comes as medical school applications rose 5.3% this year, marking the largest increase since 2015-16 and reversing a three-year decline in applicant numbers.
December 9, 2025
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Millions of Student Loan Borrowers Face 'Default Cliff' as Federal Support Erodes, New Survey Finds
More than 5.5 million federal student loan borrowers are currently in default, with millions more at risk of joining them.
December 8, 2025
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Graduate Enrollment at Risk as Federal Aid Shrinks While Student Reliance on Loans Grows
Policy changes and rising costs create perfect storm for programs already struggling with international student decline.
December 5, 2025
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College Completion Rates Hold Steady as Pandemic-Era Students Reach Six-Year Mark
National data shows dual enrollment students significantly more likely to earn credentials.
December 4, 2025
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University of Alabama Suspends Student Publications Serving Black and Women Students
University cites Trump administration DEI guidance in halting magazines, drawing First Amendment concerns.
December 3, 2025
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Anonymous $50M Gift Eliminates Tuition Barriers for Medical Laboratory Science Students at University of Washington
The gift addresses a critical financial barrier for students training to perform clinical laboratory tests on patient samples used to diagnose, treat and prevent disease.
December 2, 2025
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Jay-Zās Foundation Transforms College Access Through Family Support
Founded by hip-hop icon Jay-Z and his mother, the Foundation is opening doors for students of color who face barriers to higher education.
November 20, 2025
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New Report Shows How Governing Boards Can Drive Student Success at Public Institutions
The study identified 10 common practices across the four institutions, with the most consistent being making student success the central organizing principle across governance, planning, and budgeting decisions.
November 20, 2025
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Decline in International Student Enrollment Signals Growing Crisis for U.S. Higher Ed
The enrollment crisis has emerged as international students navigate a restrictive environment during President Trump's second term.
November 17, 2025
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Employers Project Minimal Hiring Increase for Class of 2026 Amid Uncertain Job Market
Employers now characterize the job market for new graduates as "fair" rather than "good," the first time they've given that rating since projections for the Class of 2021, when hiring was essentially flat.
November 12, 2025
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First-Generation College Students Drop 13 Percentage Points Over Two Decades, New Research Shows
Study suggests shift reflects rising parental education levels, not diminished college access.
November 8, 2025
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College Tuition Rises Above Inflation for First Time in Five Years as Student Aid Landscape Shifts
Average tuition increases outpace 2.6% inflation rate while federal grants rebound after decade of decline.
November 8, 2025
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HACU Conference Opens with Call to Action Amid Challenges Facing Hispanic Students
The conference opened with a sense of urgency around the progress made in Hispanic higher education and the mounting challenges that exist.
November 2, 2025
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Report: Community Colleges Must Foster 'Culture of Caring' to Boost Student Success
Students who feel supported and connected at their community colleges demonstrate higher engagement levels and stronger academic performance.
October 28, 2025
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Community College Bachelor's Degrees Offer Major Cost Savings, But Only in Some States
New research reveals CCB students pay 42% less than university peers, though affordability varies widely by location.
October 27, 2025
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Black Student Enrollment Plummets Across South as Federal Pell Grant Funding Drops $10 Billion
The report documents a sharp decline in Black student enrollment across public institutions in the region, with researchers linking the enrollment losses directly to inconsistent federal funding and state budget cuts.
October 26, 2025
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Data-Driven Solutions: Twelve Institutions Join Forces to Break Down Barriers to Student Success
The participating teams represent a diverse array of institutional contexts and will tackle issues particularly relevant to their student populations. Several institutions are focusing explicitly on equity and access for historically underserved students.
October 21, 2025
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