By Laura Ascione. Three-quarters of Americans said they believe it is easier to be successful with a college degree than without, according to a new survey from New America. But despite that belief, many Americans believe higher education is not helping students succeed. More...
The broken promise of higher education
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. May is always an important month in the college calendar. Many high-school seniors across the nation make the decision where to attend college; millions of college students graduate and enter the workforce. More...
Trading homework for projects that do the job better, faster
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Consider the can opener. I have several in my kitchen drawer: an ancient yellow one that cranks with a lot of elbow grease, a stainless steel one with very thin handles that hurt my palms, and one with OXO-style grips that turns smoothly. More...
College presidents will face known, unknown challenges ahead
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. College presidents face many challenging issues in the years to come. Public and private colleges and universities throughout the country are finding it necessary to raise tuition in response to increased expenses, more financial aid for students and lower levels of enrollment. More...
Colleges may take blame for government actions
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. In the last few weeks a number of news events have taken place that may not have been very noticeable, but which can seriously affect higher education in a very detrimental way. More...
Upward Bound puts students on college path
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. The path from high school to college may seem intimidating for many students. For those whose families have never sent someone to college, that path can be difficult to envision. More...
Impasse paralyzes college futures
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Our state is on a historic quest for a better economy, for a better tomorrow. Both political parties are adamant that Illinois must do more to create jobs, keep Illinoisans from fleeing the state and give our children hope that our best days are yet to come. More...
Proposed higher ed funding overhaul could come with collateral damage
Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Since 2014, Texas has paid nonprofits across the state to help nearly 800 poor, older students navigate their way through community college. More...
Collaboration is the key to changing higher education
Submitted by Tim Goral. In his letter to the citizens of Central New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo asserted that his "first-in-the-nation free college program will fuel growth and opportunity across Central New York." I commend the governor for his efforts to make higher education more affordable. More...