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- 1Fresno State Expands Support for Pregnant and Parenting Students with New GrantโFresno State uses new grant to expand support for pregnant and parenting students
Fresno State has received a new grant to expand services for pregnant and parenting students. The funding will bolster support programs on campus, helping students balance academic life with family responsibilities. The announcement is drawing local attention as colleges across the country look for ways to retain student parents, a group that often faces higher dropout rates.
- 2Higher education was never built for nontraditional studentsโผHigher education was never built for nontraditional students like me
A first-person essay argues that American higher education's structures, schedules, and costs were designed around traditional students and leave nontraditional learners behind. The author describes how older students, working parents, and career changers struggle with systems that assume full-time enrollment and conventional life paths, calling for institutions to redesign support around the realities of today's student population.
- 3Times Higher Education Releases World University Rankings 2027โผWorld University Rankings 2027: results announced
Times Higher Education has announced the results of its World University Rankings 2027, publishing its annual assessment of universities worldwide. The rankings evaluate institutions on measures including teaching, research quality, citations, international outlook and industry income, and are closely watched by universities, students and policymakers as a benchmark of global academic standing.
- 4Banking Group Head Urges Transparency on College CostsโICYMI: CBA President and CEO Lindsey Johnson Calls for Greater Transparency, Data Reporting Around College Costs and Outcomes
Lindsey Johnson, president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, is calling for greater transparency and data reporting around college costs and student outcomes. The statement urges colleges to disclose clearer information on what students pay and the results they achieve, a debate that touches directly on student lending and higher education accountability.
- 5Vermont Seeks to Reinvent College Amid Doubts Over Higher EducationโVermont wants to reinvent college as Americans grow skeptical of higher education
Vermont is working to reinvent its model of college as Americans grow increasingly skeptical of the value of higher education. The effort comes as declining enrollment and public doubts about cost and return on investment put pressure on colleges nationwide. Vermont's attempts to rethink how it delivers and funds higher education have drawn attention as a possible test case for the sector.
- 6Zoom Unveils New Tools for Higher Education LearningโZoom Connects Live Instruction, Video Learning, and Engagement Insights for Higher Education
Zoom has announced a set of offerings connecting live instruction, video-based learning, and engagement insights for higher education institutions. The move aims to give universities a single platform for teaching and analytics on student participation. It reflects growing competition among education technology providers seeking to support hybrid and online classrooms as universities reassess their digital tools.