Higher Education
Examining the Value of a College Degree
As students return to campuses nationwide this month, they face the annual ritual of preparation. They browse for classes, purchase textbooks, and arrange their living spaces. Amid these preparations, the inevitable question of financial cost
The Role of the Common App Personal Statement in College Applications
In college applications, the Common App personal statement essay traditionally serves as a key component. This essay allows students to express themselves and showcase their unique attributes to admissions officers. Some institutions provide comprehensive guidelines
University of Michigan Adopts New Grading Policy for Freshmen
The University of Michigan plans to implement a new grading system for incoming freshmen in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) starting in fall 2027. These students will not have letter grades
Howard University Enrollment Controversy Raises Concerns
Amid a wave of student disenrollment, Howard University student Nikiyah Clark arrived with essential belongings, hopeful yet apprehensive as she secured her dormitory. This followed earlier communication from the university canceling her enrollment due to
Tuskegee University Enforces Professional Dress Code for Students
Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Dr. Mark Brown, now the president and CEO of Tuskegee University in Alabama, is introducing a new standard of professionalism at one of the country’s top Historically Black Colleges
Court Ruling Concludes Long-Running Student Loan Forgiveness Case
The class-action lawsuit involving the erasure of debts for federal student loan borrowers has stretched across three presidential administrations. The lawsuit carried the names of three different education secretaries, from Sweet v. DeVos in 2019
Federal Student Loan Borrowers Face Repayment Calculation Error
Thousands of federal student loan borrowers must reapply for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans due to a calculation error. The issue impacts approximately 6,000 borrowers, as confirmed by the Department of Education. These borrowers received emails
The Closure of UAA’s Testing Center: Impact and Reflections
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Testing Center’s permanent closure wasn’t announced in a press release or at a community meeting. I discovered it on a calm summer afternoon when my 14-year-old son went to
Improving Educational Approaches Beyond Screen Use
In many American classrooms, a familiar picture emerges: students focused on tablets, often with headphones, in a quiet environment. Some engage with reading software, while others, having completed their tasks, move on to other activities.
Rev. Brian Konkol’s Impact as Valparaiso University’s President
In early December, during a community meet-and-greet, Rev. Brian Konkol shared how serving as Valparaiso University’s president was his dream role. Over six months into his position, with a new academic year approaching, Konkol remains