Higher education affordability
Not many of South Carolina’s African-American high school grads attend its flagship campus
A video report with University of South Carolina students and the college president
New data show some colleges are definitively unaffordable for many
Even as net prices begin to fall at some schools, many families are priced out
To boost preschool quality, Massachusetts invests in college degrees for teachers
State programs help early childhood educators earn bachelor’s degrees
As more Latinos go to college, schools vie to become Hispanic-Serving Institutions
But Hispanic advocates say the federal label doesn’t always mean colleges prioritize Latinos
Montana vote becomes a national referendum on public confidence in higher ed
A one-of-a-kind ballot question could be a bellwether of sentiment toward academia
At a growing number of colleges, faculty get a new role: spotting troubled students
On most campuses, however, ensuring students succeed is still not considered part of the job
Change is on the way for the College Scorecard
In its current state, the College Scorecard is not very useful for low-income students
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Poverty, Perseverance and a PhD
An elite university helped her climb but changing class can be a lonely journey.
Black students default on college loans at a higher rate than others, study finds
Consequences can be severe for those who default
A new challenge for colleges: opioid-addicted students
Driven by deaths or state pressure, institutions are opening “recovery houses”