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Section: Students
Campus Climate
SC State Caught in Political Firestorm as GOP Threatens $5 Million in Funding
A commencement speaker dispute at South Carolina State University has turned into a fight over $5 million in state funding. The clash highlights broader tensions over campus speech and political power.
June 8, 2026
Students
What It Really Means to Put Students First in Higher Education
From flexible online programs to universal transfer pathways, higher ed innovators are pulling back the curtain on the policy overhauls required to move beyond the rhetoric and serve students well.
June 3, 2026
Students
IHEP Analysis Details Impact to Students From SNAP, Pell Grant Funding Shortfalls
Two programs that serve as “critical lifelines” — SNAP benefits and the Pell Grant — are in peril and could lead to lower college completion rates for students from low-income backgrounds if they aren’t adequately funded, a new analysis from the Institute for Higher Education Policy states.
May 28, 2026
Students
Princeton University to Begin Proctoring Exams to Curb AI-Assisted Cheating
The new policy reverses a longstanding interpretation of the honor code which held that proctors were not necessary and that students should report any suspected wrongdoing. The honor code has governed in-class exams since 1893.
May 15, 2026
Students
University of Chicago Unveils New Free Tuition Initiative
Starting in the fall of 2027, the University of Chicago will guarantee free tuition for undergraduate students from families with annual income less than $250,000.
May 15, 2026
Students
Lumina-Gallup Study Finds Higher Ed Increasingly Out of Reach for Millions
Nearly three in four adults say a college degree is just as important today as it was 20 years ago, but most say they can't afford it.
May 14, 2026
Students
9.9 Million Students Now Eligible for Pell Grants, According to New GAO Findings
Increases in Pell eligibility that GAO found occurred despite fewer students completed their FAFSAs for 2024-2025.
May 13, 2026
Students
New Report Outlines Developmental Education Best Practices
A new report from the Community College Research Center at Teachers College, Columbia University, offers recommendations on how colleges should reform developmental education.
May 7, 2026
Latest News
Cornerstone University Bets on Mobile-Only Degrees
The app offers a bachelor’s degree for $9,600, compared to the university's traditional average annual cost of $20,301.
May 7, 2026
From the Magazine
When the Promise Breaks: Higher Ed Stakeholders Grapple With DACA Deportations Fallout
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was never perfect, but it offered students some assurance of safety. Now, that safety is eroding under the Trump administration's aggressive stance on immigration.
May 6, 2026
Students
Beyond Assimilation: Charting a New Model For Indigenous Student Sovereignty in Higher Ed
In Colorado, one faculty member is working with the Cherokee Nation to develop a pedagogical approach that centers the lived experience and cultural identities of Indigenous students.
May 4, 2026
Students
Analysis Finds 26 States Missing Key Higher Ed Support Targets for Disabled Students
Only two states met 100% goal for IEP transition services, according to an analysis by the Center for American Progress.
May 4, 2026
Students
The EDU Ledger’s Ashe Scholars Make Their Mark On the 2026 NFL Draft
Six Ashe football scholars were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including a first-round selection.
April 27, 2026
Latest News
Are Hyper-Accelerated Online Degrees Scalable for the Modern Workforce?
Some students are bypassing years of coursework to earn bachelor’s degrees in a matter of months, catching educators and accreditors off guard and sparking a high-stakes debate over academic integrity and the long-term value of a rapid-fire education.
April 22, 2026
Latest News
How Criminal History Questions Undermine Higher Education Equity
Decades of data show that asking about a student’s past doesn’t make campuses safer — it just makes them less accessible.
April 21, 2026
Students
We Cannot Talk About Student Success While Our Students Are Hungry
Higher education must confront an uncomfortable reality: our systems are not designed for the students we claim to serve.
April 19, 2026
Students
18- To 20-Year-Olds Lead Community College Enrollment For the First Time
More students are earning postsecondary credentials before the age of 18, a trend that is likely due to the rise in dual enrollment programs.
April 17, 2026
Students
Montana Expands American Indian Tuition Waiver
Starting on July 1, the so-called “quantum blood” requirement will be dropped, and eligibility will be expanded to unenrolled tribal “descendants,” the new policy states.
April 16, 2026
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