More Than Million College Parents Race to Finish Degrees
A growing share of college students are parents, with about 3 million juggling classes and childcare. Most don’t grad...
Higher Education
This tag page gathers 3 articles on Higher Education examining college costs, earnings after graduation, and fundraising effects. Find practical tips to budget for education and protect your finances.
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U.S. College Fixing Tuition with 10% of Family Income Cap
A private liberal arts college in the Pacific Northwest launches a four-year tuition cap set at 10% of a family’s inc...
Fired Universities Wisconsin President Blindsided, No Reason
The University of Wisconsin System fired its president in a unanimous vote after a brief closed-door meeting, leaving...
Ball State Fired Over Facebook Post, Settles for $225K
A former Ball State staffer will receive $225,000 to settle a First Amendment lawsuit after the university fired her ...
China Bets Future Cutting Sparks AI and Arts Debate
China is reshaping higher education by cutting arts degrees to prioritize AI-ready programs. Industry leaders urge fa...
Harvard Admits Easy Grades Are Too Easy, Cracks Down
Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences approved a move to limit A grades for undergraduates, signaling a major bid to...
DOJ Accuses Yale Discriminating Against Admissions Practices
Federal investigators say Yale's medical school admissions favored certain groups over others, a finding that adds to...
Wiping Entry-Level Jobs. Here’s How Colleges Adapt
AI reshapes entry-level work as automation accelerates, pushing colleges to rethink internships and hands-on experien...
State Graduates Showed Commencement Debt Cleared Today
A private donor paid off the final year of student loans for Pinecrest State University’s 2025-26 cohort, turning gra...
Michigan’s $20M OpenAI Bet Now Worth Roughly $2B
What started as a bold direct investment in OpenAI has bloomed into a multi-billion payoff for Michigan’s public endo...
Extending College Over Years Drives Debt and Delays Wealth
New data shows just 44% graduate in four years, while more than half finish in five. The extra year can push debt hig...
Used Want League School Mindset Fades in 2026
Rising college costs and changing job markets are pushing families to rethink Ivy League prestige. A new wave of non-...